Module Descriptors
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
XXEM50043
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Perry, P (1999) CDM Questions and Answers: A Practical Approach Thomas Telford ISBN 0727727427
Griffiths, A & Howarth, T (2001) Construction Health & Safety Management Pearson Education ISBN 0582414423
Ridley, J (2002) Health and Safety in Brief 2nd Edition Butterworth Heinemann ISBN 0750653205
Griffiths, A & Howarth, T (2001) Construction Health & Safety Management Pearson Education ISBN 0582414423
Ridley, J (2002) Health and Safety in Brief 2nd Edition Butterworth Heinemann ISBN 0750653205
Module Resources
Health and Safety Executive Databases (on line)
Technical Indexes
These can be accessed through the Learning Resource Centre.
Technical Indexes
These can be accessed through the Learning Resource Centre.
Module Learning Strategies
Delivery will comprise lectures (12 hours) and workshops (12 hours) which will include student centred exercises and independent study.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 24 hours in preparation for the workshops. Self tuition through a Study Pack is expected to take approximately 12 hours and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment and you could expect to spend about 24 hours on work-based learning. Additionally you can expect to utilise some web-based learning materials for about 24 hours as part of your independent learning, in addition to the study pack time.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 24 hours in preparation for the workshops. Self tuition through a Study Pack is expected to take approximately 12 hours and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment and you could expect to spend about 24 hours on work-based learning. Additionally you can expect to utilise some web-based learning materials for about 24 hours as part of your independent learning, in addition to the study pack time.
Module Indicative Content
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, focussing on the construction sector and the responsibility for Health and safety at Design and Construction Stages. It will therefore look at:
Health, Safety and Welfare legislation generally and in the construction sector
Health and Safety Policies and organisational arrangements
Hazard and risk identification
Risk assessments and control measures
Health, Safety and Welfare legislation generally and in the construction sector
Health and Safety Policies and organisational arrangements
Hazard and risk identification
Risk assessments and control measures
Module Additional Assessment Details
One individual coursework assignment of 2,500 words (based upon a case study) (100%) covering all the Learning Outcomes.