Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Health and Safety Principles in Practice

• Unit Code

  OHS6135

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Martyn Frank CROSS

Description

This unit focuses on the management of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes. Students will explore occupational health and safety management systems, various accident investigation techniques as well as techniques for the evaluation and auditing of existing occupational safety management systems. Case studies drawn mainly from the mining, resources and the construction industries will be utilised to demonstrate industry best practice.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

On-line

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have successfully completed either OHS6132 or OHS6205 before undertaking this unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OHS5135

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Evaluate contemporary Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) management theories, performance, and principles to build safety leadership capacity to strengthen workplace health and safety practice.
2. Apply evidence-based interventions aimed at improving workplace health and safety practice in the workplace.
3. Communicate with clarity and purpose the rationale for health and safety initiatives using appropriate business language to raise the profile of safety in professional contexts.
4. Apply self-management skills by evaluating and building awareness of workplace health and safety professional associations to support professional development planning.

Unit Content

1. Management of workplace health and safety at the corporate level, including governance, management, and leadership theories and practice.
2. The implementation of contemporary workplace health and safety, and environmental management program and practices and their role in organisational management and governance at work.
3. Workplace health and safety performance measurement.
4. Health and safety professional in practice, including the development of a OHS business case.
5. Collect, analysis and synthesise workplace health and safety information and data through OHS (WHS) information systems incorporating auditing principles.
6. Professional capability & development aligned with body of knowledge and professional certification.
7. Communication and the management of workplace health and safety information.
8. Workplace health and safety management models incorporating modern management practices.
9. Leadership in workplace health, safety policies, procedures, practices and governance.

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-line learning environment including tutorials using Adobe Connect

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.

Core Reading(s)

• Dunn, C. E., & Thakorlal, S. (2014). Australian Master Work Health and Safety Guide. (2nd ed.). North Ryde, NSW: CCH Australia. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/895759292?databaseList=638
• Dunn, C. E., & Thakorlal, S. (2014). Australian Master Work Health and Safety Guide. (2nd ed.). North Ryde, NSW: CCH Australia. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/895759292?databaseList=638