http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/index.htm
http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/index.htm /

Ridley, John R. Health and safety :in brief. - 4th ed. - Oxford : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2008. ISBN: 9780750686396
Ridley, John R. Safety with machinery / by John R. Ridley and Dick Pearce. - 2nd ed. Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006. ISBN: 0000004012
HSE Managing for health and safety (HSG65)2013 ISBN:9780717664566 Download

The learning strategy of this module requires 36 hours of class supported learning.

The 114 hours of self-study is required for in depth research, review of the topics raised and to reflect safe work procedures.
As guidance, students may typically be expected to allocate the hours indicated below to the following activities during independent and self-directed study time, reading and preparation for lectures/tutorials (42), additional research & reading (12), preparation of coursework assignments (60).

During this module students will take part in :-
- Formal lectures by visiting experts HSE etc
- Discussion
- Review of case studies
- Practicals
- Visits
- internet research inc use of HSE Interactive tools

One individual coursework assignment of 3000 words (based upon a case study) (100%) covering all Learning Outcomes.

This module develops the knowledge, understanding and skills required to identify hazards in the workplace, assess levels of risk, make recommendations to control risks and review the outcomes. It makes reference to appropriate health, safety and welfare legislation, and the importance of complying with such legislation, is made throughout the module. The module will develop the learner's ability to carry out risk assessments, formulate safety policy and develop safe working practices in the workplace.

1. Safe working procedures
Permit-to-work: types; HSE Guidance Notes; hot cold entry; buddy and plant identification systems.
Isolations: eg lock, multi-lock, blank off, removal, electrical, peg removal, linked valve key, SDNT valves.
Monitoring equipment: eg noise, dust, fumes, temperature movement, radiation, costing.
Protective clothing and equipment: eg chemical, temperature, crush resistance, noise protection, visor, goggle usage, electrical isolation, radioactive protection.

2. Current health and safety legislation
Current regulations: (noise at work, pressure systems, manual handling, personal protective equipment, control of asbestos, Health and Safety at Work Act, IEE wiring regulations, EMC directive).
HSE Inspectorate: role; span of authority; right of inspection; guidance notes and booklets.
Safety audits: policies; record keeping; safety surveys; training; proformas; management commitment; Codes of practice: use of Applying Technology for codes and regulations; awareness of relevant codes of practice (eg HSE guidance, Occupational Exposure Standards etc).

3 Assessment of risk
Hazard: eg fire, noise, temperature, field of vision, fumes, moving parts, lighting, access, pressure, falling bodies, airborne debris, radiation and chemical hazards, etc.
Risk rating: matrix production (eg low risk, moderate risk, substantial risk, high risk).
Frequency: rate of occurrence (eg improbable, possible, occasional, frequent, regular, common).
Severity: definitions of consequence; level of injury (eg graded: trivial, minor, major,multiple major, death, multiple death).
Record: systems; production of proforma for each hazard; types of recording systems; employee training; company awareness.

None.