• TFHS2004
  • Health and Safety Management

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

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Overview

Module Description

This module addresses the fundamentals of work stressors within an occupational setting. The module focuses on safety issues commonly found and addressed within different work environment. The overall aim of the module is to develop an understanding of safety issueswithin the workplace and management of these issues through application of appropriate risk control measures.

Indicative Syllabus

Occupational work stressors
Manual handling
Occupational Noise
Construction safety
Road safety
Safety technology - machinery & equipment
Confined spaces
Fire Safety
Introduction to safety management systems
Risk assessment
Risk management
Risk communication.

Total Contact Teaching Hours:24

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