Postgraduate - UnitMPH2076 - Safety management systems

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Synopsis

Concepts & practice of Occupational health and safety management systems within work environments, including the conduct of an audit are examined. Includes accident/incident causation theories and models, investigative techniques, reporting & statistics, safety systems, fire prevention & control. Incident causation and accident types, including slips, trips and falls are also examined.

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the various approaches to providing for the application of Safety Management Systems' and a 'Safety Management Plan' in the workplace;
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential elements required of any 'Safety Management System' for providing safety in the workplace and how each element may be affected by relevant legislation and the role adopted by regulators; and
3. Advise a company or other organisation on its obligations regarding the selection and introduction of a 'Safety Management System'.

Assessment

Assessment:
Web-based tasks (20%)
Assignments (40%)
Block study participation (40%)

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Neville Betts

Off-campus attendance requirements

3 day block

Prerequisites

MPH2041

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad