NG4S721 - Workplace Evaluation and Control 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Workplace Evaluation and Control | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Stuart Bunston, Alan Protheroe, Trevor Price | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100151 - construction management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable students to identify, measure, control and monitor the occupational health hazards/agents in the workplace which may cause ill-health to both employees and members of the public.
To equip students with the knowledge and understanding of correct selection, use and maintenance of work equipment, systems of work, transport and movement of people and machinery.
To equip students with an understanding of benefits and value of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and how this relates to membership of professional bodies.
Content Summary
Occupational Health - Principles, risks, hierarchy of control, human physiology & defence mechanisms, epidemiology, methods of entry, human response, toxicology, classification of hazards and exposure limits.
Identification, health effects, measurement, evaluation and control of chemical, biological, physical and ergonomic health hazards.
PPE - availability, selection and performance. Applicable legislation and standards.
Workplace: Safe systems of work - workplace, maintenance, contractors, construction & demolition work. Work in confined spaces. Electrical safety.
Fire safety and flammable materials - hazards, use & precautions.
Work Equipment: Design, supply, selection, installation, use and maintenance of work equipment.
Plant and Machinery: Safety in the movement of people, transport & materials. Electrical equipment safety. System reliability.
Professional practice in Health and Safety
This module will facilitate the development of Personal development Planning (PDP) through the delivery of the key skills identified in the module descriptor.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 40 |
| Independent Study | 75 |
| Groupwork | 77 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the risks associated with commonly occurring occupational health hazards (chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological) and appropriate occupational hygiene management systems to control and monitor these hazards in relation to relevant statutory requirement |
| LO2 | Analyse and critically evaluate safety technology performance and the implementation of appropriate management systems regarding the creation of safer, healthier and more efficient workplaces |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Case Study - Safety | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Oral presentation by students before assessor(s) and possibly peers, where knowledge, technical content, ability to answer questions and presentational skills are assessed. Covering both learning outcomes. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |