• TFHS2003
  • Principles of Occ Safety&Healt

  • Credits (ECTS): 5
  • Food Science and Environmental Health
  • Available on Programme(s): DT491

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Overview

Module Description

This module gives the student an introduction to the overall concept of occupational safety and health. This incorporates the legislative framework governing health and safety management in Ireland. To develop an understanding of the overall concept of health and safety management in Ireland. To identify occupational work stressors To develop an understanding of generics inspection and auditing skills

Indicative Syllabus

Health and Safety Legislation
Accident and fatality statistics
Accident causation theories
Work stressors - identification of occupational hazards
Duties of employers and employees
Safety Statement
Safety Committees & Representatives
Risk assessment
First aid
Safety Training
Safety Signs and Risk Communication
Work related illnesses, diseases and conditions
The purpose and key requirements associated with the reporting of accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences.

Total Contact Teaching Hours:24

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