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Session: 2022/23

Last modified: 04/03/2022 09:54:06

Title of Module: Managing Health & Safety

Code: CEWM09003 SCQF Level: 9
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)		 Credit Points: 20 ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme)
School:School of Health and Life Sciences
Module Co-ordinator:Jan  Miller

Summary of Module

This is an attendance based, continuously assessed module.

The module looks at the reasons for and the requirements of a good safety management system from policy to management review to identify and manage risks. The roles and responsibilities of management and employees within business and their influence on health and safety will also be reviewed.

The development of the main standards and systems used within business to control health and safety (HSG65, BS8800, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001) will be used to aid in the completion of the portfolio that all student in this module are required to finish.

Both qualitative and quantitative measurements, proactive and reactive monitoring and recording the information obtained in a suitable format will be performed.  Students will conduct a management review of a company, detailing the requirements, suitability and effectiveness taking into account the main factors: checking and corrective action, external and internal factors and how to address the need for change. The requirements within systems for continual improvement and management commitment will also be dealt with.

This module will equip the students with an ability to critically analyse workplace health and safety situations within the context of the appropriate management system.

This module allows students to demonstrate their ability in conducting reviews, planning and implementing a health and safety management system, while at the same time display independent achievement and develop communication skills, all of which helps to develop a range of 'I am UWS' Graduate Attributes.


Module Delivery Method
Face-To-FaceBlendedFully OnlineHybridCHybridOWork-based Learning
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.

Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations

Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.

HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus

HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus

Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.


Campus(es) for Module Delivery
The module will normally be offered on the following campuses / or by Distance/Online Learning: (Provided viable student numbers permit)
Paisley:Ayr:Dumfries:Lanarkshire:London:Distance/Online Learning:Other:

 

 

 

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Term(s) for Module Delivery
(Provided viable student numbers permit).
Term 1

 

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Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements)

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Display skills in interpreting and applying health and safety management systems

L2. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding to manage health and safety in the working environment

L3. Display a critical understanding of health and safety management standards and systems with application in a practical setting.

Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills
SCQF Headings During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve core skills in:
Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) SCQF Level 9.

Develop procedures and implement a risk assessment strategy within the workplace

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles and theories of health and safety management

Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding SCQF Level 9.

Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of theory and practice

Using a variety of skills, implement a suitable management system for a given situation

Generic Cognitive skills SCQF Level 9.

Apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry

Critically evaluate evidence from a variety of topic

Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills SCQF Level 9.

Develop presentation skills Be able to provide formal technical oral and written presentations, using IT as required

Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others SCQF Level 9.

Work in support of current professional practice under guidance

Work as part of a group to analyse information and manage the outcome

Pre-requisites: Before undertaking this module the student should have undertaken the following:
Module Code:
Module Title:
Other:Before undertaking this module the student should have appropriate knowledge, understanding and experience within health and safety, equivalent to level 8, and in line with Regulation 3.13
Co-requisitesModule Code:
Module Title:

* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.

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Learning and Teaching
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below: 		Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities)
Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity14
Laboratory/Practical Demonstration/Workshop22
Independent Study164
200 Hours Total

**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet access)

The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content and ultimately for the learning outcomes:

Virtual Learning Environment: Timetables, lecture summaries, seminar, assignments, staff contact information and other information associated with the running of the Module.

ISO 45001: 2018

Barbour Index on line - available from UWS Library

“Successful health and safety management”, HSG65, HSE Books

“Safety at Work”, Eighth Edition, J Channing, 2014 ISBN 978 0 415 65696 2*

On line resources

www.bsi-global.com

www.hse.gov.uk

www.defra.gov.uk

www.iosh.co.uk

Referencing: Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2019) Cite them right: the essential referencing guide. 11th rev. edn. London: Red Globe Press. Print and electronic copies are available from UWS Library.

(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications, students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date material)

Engagement Requirements

In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure

Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
Attendance at synchronous sessions (workshops, and tutorials), completion of asynchronous activities, and submission of assessments to meet the learning outcomes of the module.

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Supplemental Information

Programme BoardBiological Sciences and Health
Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) No
Subject PanelBiology L7-11
ModeratorAlastair Marr
External ExaminerS Boyd
Accreditation DetailsThis module is accredited by Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) if taken as part of the BSc (Hons) in Occupational Safety and Health programme.
Version Number

2.16

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Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below)
A health and safety management portfolio worth 80% of the final mark.
Each student will prepare and submit a health and safety management portfolio for a given organisation.
A presentation on the health and safety portfolio worth 20% of the final mark.
Students, in groups, are required to prepare a presentation on their management system and present to members of staff and peers.
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module (one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be provided within the Student Handbook.)

Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)

Component 1
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Portfolio of written workcheck markcheck markcheck mark800

Component 2
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
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Combined Total For All Components100% 2 hours

Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above

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Note(s):
  1. More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
  2. Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
    This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.

Equality and Diversity
In line with current legislation (Equality Act, 2010) and the UWS Equality, Diversity, and Human Rights Code, our modules are accessible and inclusive, with reasonable adjustment for different needs where appropriate. Module materials comply with University guidance on inclusive learning and teaching, and specialist assistive equipment, support provision and adjustment to assessment practice will be made in accordance with UWS policy and regulations. Where modules require practical and/or laboratory based learning or assessment required to meet accrediting body requirements the University will make reasonable adjustment such as adjustable height benches or assistance of a ‘buddy’ or helper.
Please refer to the UWS Equality and Diversity Policy at the following link: UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
(N.B. Every effort will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the School)

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