| Module Title: | Environmental Management and Industrial Management Systems |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Module Delivered In |
No Programmes
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Section A of this module will be taught in lectures of one hour duration two times per week for 30 weeks (60hrs). Section B will be taught in lectures of one hour duration, once per week for 30 weeks (30hrs). Classes may take the form of formal lectures or tutorial-type sessions. A range of teaching techniques will be used as appropriate, including discussion of case studies, worksheets, PowerPoint and other presentations. Students will be encouraged to learn through questioning and group discussions.
Enquiry driven learning will be encouraged through having additional resources (reports/information/videos) on Blackboard. |
| Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to give the student an overview of legislation and management aspects of environment-related activities.
To give the student an introduction to the main safety issues in the workplace.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Evaluate and discuss current issues in the natural environment in Ireland and globally. |
| LO2 |
Discuss the process of impact assessment for specified developments. |
| LO3 |
Identify the necessary elements of an industrial or waste licence to ensure compliance. |
| LO4 |
Interpret technical reports and guidance documents. |
| LO5 |
Integrate environmental aspects of an industrial activity into an overall management system. |
| LO6 |
Discuss the main provisions of the Health, Safety and Welfare Act, 2005. |
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Apply the risk assessment process. |
| LO8 |
Explain the procedures and relevance of accident investigation and reporting. |
| LO9 |
Communicate in an effective and professional manner both in written and oral format |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| 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
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| 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 |
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The Natural Environment
Ecosystems. Ecosystem functions, Natural capital, Depleting natural resources, Earth equivalence, Environmental degradation, Sustainable development, Circular Economy.
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Water Quality
Surface waters/Groundwater/aquifers, Water Framework Directive. Drinking water (Public, group, private supplies), legislation. Industrial and urban waste water: types, treatment, discharge licences and legislation, river and lake assimulative capacity, Responsibilities of EPA, local authorities.
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Pollution
Classes of pollution, Chemical (organic - PAHs/PCBs/Dioxins/VOCs/Biocides/Pharmaceuticals, inorganic - nutrients (N-P)/heavy metals), biological (bacteria/viruses/protozoa), physical (light/thermal)
Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit 1992. Global warming.
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Environmental Liability Directive
Provisions, 'Polluter Pays' principle, Precautionary principle. The Pollution Linkage concept.
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Industrial Emissions Directive
Provisions, IPPC licences, IPPC application process/information, Best Available Technique (BAT), BREF documents, Emission Limit Values (ELV). IPPC cases studies (Food and Pharmaceutical industry).
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Environmental Impact Assessment
Methodology of EIA/EIS. Regulations. Case studies on major projects. Sustainable development. Public consultation.
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Energy
Fossils fuels, environmental impacts (extraction-processing), effects of combustion - atmosphere, GHG-particulate matter, carbon footprint, renewable energy (environmental impacts of solar, hydroelectric, wind, biofuel), Kyoto. Paris 2015. Energy audits.
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Waste Management
Waste production statistics, the Waste management heirachy (prevent, reduce, reuse, recycle), Environmental impacts of landfill (odous/leachate/pests/visual), Landfill Directive, Environmental impacts of incineration (technology/dioxins/GHG) Reporting, compliance, Biogradable waste treatment, composting, anaerobic digestion. Other waste legislation (WEE, VoU.).
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Environmental Management Systems in Industry
EMS: Componients and implimentation. Environmental quality standards (ISO 14001:2015, Environmental management and audit scheme (EMAS). Legal and other requirements. Evaluation of compliance. Auditing. Eco-labelling.
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Health and Safety Legislation:
Common law and statute law, criminal law and civil law, European law.
Health, Safety and Welfare Act, 2005; scope of the Act, duties of employers, employees and providers, the Safety statement, hazard identification and risk assessment
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Hazardous Chemicals
Toxicity, routes of exposure, Classification of Hazardous Chemicals, Chemical Regulations, Material Safety Data Sheets.
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Biological Hazards:
Classification of biological hazards, occupational diseases (zoonosis).
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Health Hazards
Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Asthma, Dermatitis, Stress and Bullying in the workplace
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Hazard Management
Occupational Exposure Levels; TWA, STEL, TLV, OES
Engineering and other controls of airborne contaminants. Use and limitations of Personal Protection Equipment. Health Surveillance.
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Display Screen Equipment
Ergonomics, VDU regulations, health effects, adapting the workstation to minimise adverse effects.
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Accidents
Distribution and cause of accidents in different workplaces, accident investigation, accident reporting.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Other |
A mixture of end of term exams, group presentations and submitted reports/assays. |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 |
30.00 |
n/a |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
No Description |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
70.00 |
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 |
| Lecture |
30 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
| Estimated Learner Hours |
30 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
150.00 |
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