Module Title:Health and Safety
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: It is envisaged that this module will prominently take place online using the college VLE Blackboard, along with some face to face classes at the start and during the term. Online class will take place one evening a week on a set day and time. Online lectures will incorporate a mixture of presentations, example and student exercises/problem-solving, question and answer sessions, group discussions along with online resources.
Module Aim: This module covers the key requirements of the health and safety legislation including Machinery Directives, the role and contents of the safety statement and accident prevention within an industrial environment.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the key requirements of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work framework legislation including the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
LO2 Explain the concept of risk management and apply the hazard identification and risk assessment process
LO3 Implement accident reporting and investigation in accordance with legislative requirements.
LO4 Demonstrate a working knowledge of a Safety Statement and its content.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Key requirements of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work framework
Health & Safety Legislation, Role of the HSA, Role of the Safety Representative, Duties of employers and employees, Concept of expert advice
Risk management, Hazard identification and risk assessment process
Risks & hazards, Hazard identification check lists, Risk management, Risk assessment, Hazard identification process
Importance of accident reporting and investigation
Accidents, Causes of accidents, Accident reporting documents, Accident investigation and recommendations
Contents and Functions of a Safety Statement
Safety Statements, Contents of a safety statement
Machinery Directive
Health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC including risk assessments, machinery directives and directives relevant to control systems.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Written Report Complete a detailed risk assessment of an industrial application utilising correct procedure and technique. 2 20.00 Week 9
Case Studies Industrial accident case study review and analysis 1,3 20.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Examination of theory and concepts 1,2,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Written Report Complete a detailed risk assessment of an industrial application utilising correct procedure and technique. 2 20.00 Week 9
Case Studies Industrial accident case study review and analysis 1,3 20.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Examination of theory and concepts 1,2,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Online Learning (Moderated) Every Week 2.00
Independent Learning Time Every Week 7.00
Total Hours 9.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Online Learning (Moderated) Every Week 2.00
Independent Learning Time Every Week 7.00
Total Hours 9.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EMIMC_D Batchelor of Science in Industrial Measurement and Control 2 Mandatory