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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Health, Safety And Risk in an Organisational Context
Reference	LLM622	Version	2
Created	August 2023	SCQF Level	SCQF 11
Approved	August 2019	SCQF Points	15
Amended	August 2023	ECTS Points	7.5

Aims of Module
To develop a professional understanding of the principles and applications of risk management and the implications in an organisational context.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1	Demonstrate an understanding of the common law health and safety rules and the statutory rules relating to health and safety, which protect employees.
2	Explain and apply the common law health and safety rules and the statutory health and safety rules which protect employees.
3	Interpret and apply health and safety law and practice in a specific context.

Indicative Module Content
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of common law rules, duty of care, vicarious liability, history and sources of statute law in the UK governing health and safety; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, European Health and Safety Law, Framework Directive. Additionally, the module will provide an understanding of risk management in relation to health, safety and the environment; the implications for the organisation in relation to structure, policies and procedures. The module will cover legislation and practice in the context of specific industries.

Indicative Module Content

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of common law rules, duty of care, vicarious liability, history and sources of statute law in the UK governing health and safety; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, European Health and Safety Law, Framework Directive. Additionally, the module will provide an understanding of risk management in relation to health, safety and the environment; the implications for the organisation in relation to structure, policies and procedures. The module will cover legislation and practice in the context of specific industries.

Module Delivery
The module is delivered to both on campus and distance learning students. All relevant materials are available on campus moodle, and the module will be delivered by seminars and self directed learning.

Indicative Student Workload	Full Time	Part Time
Contact Hours	36	36
Non-Contact Hours	114	114
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours	N/A	N/A
TOTAL	150	150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type:	Coursework	Weighting:	100%	Outcomes Assessed:	1, 2, 3
Description:	Coursework Essay

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 will be assessed 100%. To pass this module, a D Grade or above is required.
Module Grade	Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A	A
B	B
C	C
D	D
E	E
F	F
NS	Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module	None.
Corequisites for module	None.
Precluded Modules	None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1	STRANKS, J. W., 2016. Health and safety at work: an essential guide for managers. 10th ed. London: Kogan Page Limited

Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

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