Subject description
This subject examines the impact of behaviour theory, safety culture, organisation leadership and governance on improving work, health and safety performance and compliance with OHS management systems.Students will demonstrate ability to apply OHS law, behavioural theory and evidence based research to inform practice and design of OHS management systems that … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Identify models of behavioural theory and factors influencing workplace health and safety.
2.
Analyse existing OHS management systems (OHSMS) designed to influence safety culture and improve work health and safety outcomes and justify recommendations for change.
3.
Design an OHS management system and demonstrate the ability to identify, apply and justify effective strategies to eliminate or reduce potential for error and at risk behaviour in a workplace setting.
4.
Thorough peer review and critique of OHSMS, engage in knowledge translation practices.
Assessment details
Weekly Quizzes
Group work with PowerPoint Presentation
Critical Analysis and Reflection
Case Study - OHS management system models
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
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