RGU: RGU Module: Hazard Identification and Risk Management (BSM626)

Module Title
Hazard Identification and Risk Management

Keywords
Hazards, Security, Ergonomics, Safe systems of work

Reference

BSM626

SCQF Level

SCQF 11

SCQF Points

ECTS Points

7.5

Created

April 2008

Approved

October 2008

Amended

Revision No.

Prerequisites for Module

None in addition to course entry requirements

Corequisite Modules

There are none

Precluded Modules

There are none

Aims of Module

To develop an understanding of the key principles of hazard identification and its effects on risk management in a range of workplace environments.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1.	Identify and discuss the various hazard analysis techniques used in industry and its effect on modern Safety Management Systems.
2.	Understand and evaluate common risk management techniques to include human/personal and organisational strategies
3.	Critically evaluate safe design and the use of equipment.

Indicative Module Content

Hazard analysis incorporating identification of hazards, assessing risk and the management of risk, job hazard analysis; Ergonomics, personal hazards, PPE, security, terrorism and major accident hazards, organisational fitness,corporate and social responsibility; Safe systems of work, organisational maturity.

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours	Part Time	Distance Learning
Assessment	15	15
Directed and Private Study	99	99
Online Activities and Discussion	14	36
Workshops	22	0

Mode of Delivery

The module is delivered in executive part time mode incorporating attending on campus workshops in addition to self directed learning from paper based or web-based learning materials, supported by on line assistance.
The module is also delivered in an online mode by self directed learning from web-based learning materials with online support.

Assessment Plan

	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1	1
Component 2	2,3

Component 1: Individual Presentation (40% weighting)

Component 2: Report (60% weighting)

Indicative Bibliography

1.	BOYLE, T., 2010. Health and safety: risk management. 3rd ed. Wigston : IOSH Services.
2.	HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE, 1999. Reducing error and influencing behaviour (Health and Safety Executive guidance note; HSG 48. Sudbury: HSE Books.
3.	HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE, 1997. Successful health and safety management (Health and Safety Executive Guidance Booklet HS(G) 65). London: HMSO.
4.	RIDLEY, J.R. and CHANNING, J., 2008. Safety at work. 7th ed. Amsterdam: Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann. ebook
5.	WELLS, G., 1996. Hazard identification and risk assessment. Rugby: Institution of Chemical Engineers.