Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

• Unit Code

  OHS6132

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  Online

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Description

During this unit students will develop skills in the management of occupational health and safety using a systems-based approach as detailed in the Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 4804 and AS/NZS 4801. Students will explore the safety case regime within the context of the international oil and gas industry. Some common occupational health and safety issues that exist in today's work environments are examined and used as case studies to develop an appreciation of occupational health and safety management systems.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

This unit is delivered online and as a consequence students wishing to enroll will need to have internet access.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OHS5132

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Assess the effectiveness of a occupational health and safety management system.
2. Demonstrate a command of academic skills which include writing referencing and researching at a postgraduate level.
3. Develop a key stakeholder informed occupational health and safety management system that reflects the occupational health and safety needs of an organization.
4. Develop and implement a behaviour based safety program for a workplace.
5. Outline the requirements for the implementation of an occupational health and safety management system, including safety case regime, from a national and international perspective.
6. Propose occupational health and safety policies and procedures suitable for an organisation, involving all stakeholders.

Unit Content

1. Auditing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
2. Behaviour based safety.
3. Economics of occupational health and safety.
4. Establishing a risk profile.
5. Management review and the concept of continual improvement.
6. Management system frameworks and essential components of an Occupational Safety Management System.
7. Measurement of occupational health and safety performance and industry benchmarking.
8. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management Systems (including safety case regime).
9. Occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
10. Relationship of occupational health and safety to other management goals.
11. Roles, responsibilities and functions of occupational health and safety staff.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online modules tutorials and readings.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• Boyle, T. (2012). Health and Safety: Risk Management (3rd ed.). Leistershire, England: IOSH Services Limited.
• Dunn, C. E. (2012). Planning work, health & safety: An introduction to best practice. Sydney, Australia: CCH.
• Dunn, C. E., & Chennell, S. (2012). Australian master work health and safety guide. North Ryde, N.S.W.: CCH Australia.
• Grammeno, G. (Ed.). (2006). Planning occupational health & safety: A guide to OHS risk management. North Ryde, Australia: CCH Australia Limited.
• Jeremy, S. (2005). The handbook of health and safety practice. New York, NY: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
• Quinlan, M., Bohle, P. A., & Lamm, F. (2010). Managing occupational health and safety: A multi disciplinary approach (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Vic, Australia: Macmillan.
• Ridley, J. (2007). Safety at work [electronic resource]. Burlington: Elsevier.
• Standards Australia. (2001). AS/NZS 4801:2001: Occupational health and safety management systems - Specification with guidance for use. Sydney: Standards Australia International. Note: Seminal Reference.
• Standards Australia. (2001). AS/NZS 4804:2001: Occupational health and safety management systems - General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques. Sydney: Standards Australia International. Note: Seminal Reference.
• Tepe, S., & Haslett, T. (2002). Occupational health and safety systems and viable systems diagnosis. Caulfield East: Dept. of Management, Monash University.
• Walters, D., & Nichols, T. (2009). Workplace health and safety: International perspectives on worker representation. [eBook]. Palgrave Macmillan.

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