• TFHS1002
  • Intr to Occ Safety&Health Mgmt

  • Credits (ECTS): 5
  • Food Science and Environmental Health

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Overview

Module Description

On Completion of this module, the learner will be able to: 1) Explain the rational for good manufacturing practices in the food industry 2) Define the meaning of a unit operation in food processing technologies 3) Describe the impact of unit operations on food safety and quality 4) Recognise issues in food processing which could compromise food safety and quality 5) Describe the sequencing of unit operations in the development of processing lines 6) Show knowledge of typical processing equipment associated with the studied unit operations.

Indicative Syllabus

Introduction to health and safety legislation
Identification of hazards
Risk assessment and risk assessment techniques
Accident causation model
Accident investigation
Accident and incident reporting
Prevention strategies within the workplace
Measuring safety performance
Safety statements.

Total Contact Teaching Hours:28

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