OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: PRINCIPLES AND LEGISLATION

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Overview

In this subject, you are introduced to principles of Occupational Health and Safety through a study of models, trends and relevant legislation. Topics address how changing work demands, patterns, structures and technology impact worker health. Legal and ethical issues in OH&S and injury management, including workers' compensation and rehabilitation, are … For more content click the Read more button below.

In this subject, you are introduced to principles of Occupational Health and Safety through a study of models, trends and relevant legislation. Topics address how changing work demands, patterns, structures and technology impact worker health. Legal and ethical issues in OH&S and injury management, including workers' compensation and rehabilitation, are introduced. Regulation related to dangerous goods and hazardous substances, privacy, professional practice and ethics are presented within risk management and systems frameworks.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

School

Subject coordinator

Rwth Stuckey

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Certificate

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Critically analyse, synthesise and apply complex theoretical concepts and models of health and disease to OHS practice.

Investigate and critically evaluate the impact of current and emerging work patterns, and technologies on the workforce, job design and worker health.

Effectively translate work-health related regulation and policy into practice.

Critically reflect on ethical dilemmas and boundaries in professional decision-making and practice across a variety of occupational health and safety contexts.

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