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Health Safety And Environment

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). It explores the concepts, principles, and rights of workers related to EHS. The course covers types of emergencies, emergency response services, and collaboration agencies. It also delves into resource mobilization, allocation, and management in emergencies, along with forecasting, preparedness, and the roles of environmental health officers.

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50h

Study Time

13

Weeks

4h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Environmental HealthSafetyEmergency ResponseRisk ManagementWorkplace Hazards

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

📖

Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Environmental Health and Safety Concepts

2

Emergency Response

3

Risk Management

4

Resource Mobilization

5

Emergency Preparedness

6

Roles of Environmental Health Officers

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Health Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Safety Manager

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Emergency Response Coordinator

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Risk Assessor

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Health and Safety Inspector

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareManufacturingConstructionGovernmentOil and Gas

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

MODULE ONE: Concepts of Environmental Health and Safety

4h

Unit 1: Basic Concepts in Environmental health and Safety

2 study hours

•Read the introduction to Environmental Health and Safety.
•Define Environmental Health and Safety.
•Understand the importance of a healthy workplace.

Unit 1: Basic Concepts in Environmental health and Safety

2 study hours

•Understand the key elements of an EHS plan.
•Identify hazards and implement control measures.
•Learn about workplace design and engineering considerations.

Week

2

MODULE ONE: Concepts of Environmental Health and Safety

3h

Unit 2: Principles of Environmental health and Safety

3 study hours

•Study the principles of Environmental Health and Safety.
•Learn about the protection of the biosphere.
•Understand the sustainable use of natural resources.

Week

3

MODULE ONE: Concepts of Environmental Health and Safety

3h

Unit 2: Principles of Environmental health and Safety

3 study hours

•Study waste reduction and disposal methods.
•Understand the importance of energy conservation.
•Learn about risk reduction strategies.

Week

4

MODULE ONE: Concepts of Environmental Health and Safety

2h

Unit 3: Environmental Health and Safety Rights of Workers

2 study hours

•Examine the Environmental Health and Safety rights of workers.
•Understand the right to refuse unsafe work.
•Learn about participation in workplace health and safety activities.

Week

5

MODULE TWO: Types of Emergencies and services required

2h

Unit 3: Environmental Health and Safety Rights of Workers

2 study hours

•Understand the responsibilities of employees and employers.
•Learn about reporting workplace hazards.
•Study the provision of personal protective equipment.

Week

6

MODULE TWO: Types of Emergencies and services required

3h

Unit 1: Environmental Health and Safety Emergencies

3 study hours

•Study the basic concept of workplace emergencies.
•Learn how to envisage emergencies in a workplace.
•Understand the importance of emergency action plans.

Week

7

MODULE TWO: Types of Emergencies and services required

3h

Unit 2: Types of Emergencies

3 study hours

•Identify different types of emergencies.
•Learn about mechanical, biological, and chemical emergencies.
•Understand weather and radiological emergencies.

Week

8

MODULE THREE: Emergency collaboration agencies

3h

Unit 3: Emergency Response Service

3 study hours

•Study emergency management principles.
•Learn about the phases of emergency management.
•Understand emergency procedures.

Week

9

MODULE THREE: Emergency collaboration agencies

3h

Unit 1: Emergency Management Collaboration Agencies

3 study hours

•Identify emergency management collaboration agencies.
•Learn about national emergency management agencies.
•Understand the functions of NEMA and LASEMA.

Week

10

MODULE FOUR: Resource mobilization, allocation and management

3h

Unit 2: International Emergency Collaboration Agencies

3 study hours

•Study international emergency collaboration agencies.
•Learn about the United Nations Organization (UNO).
•Understand the roles of the International Federation Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Week

11

MODULE FOUR: Resource mobilization, allocation and management

3h

Unit 1: Resource Mobilization in Emergencies

3 study hours

•Define resource mobilization in emergencies.
•Understand the resource mobilization cycle.
•Learn about the planning, action, and reflect phases.

Week

12

MODULE FOUR: Resource mobilization, allocation and management

3h

Unit 2: Resource Allocation in Emergency

3 study hours

•Define resource allocation in emergencies.
•Understand factors that affect resource allocation.
•Learn about critical task analysis.

Week

13

MODULE FIVE: Forecasting, Preparedness and Roles of Environmental Health officers in emergencies

3h

Unit 3: Resource Management in Emergency Response

3 study hours

•Define resource management in emergency response.
•Understand resource typing.
•Learn about the processes of resource management and stages in emergency situations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives and summaries to reinforce key concepts.

2

Focus on understanding the different types of emergencies and their corresponding response strategies.

3

Practice applying resource mobilization and allocation principles to hypothetical emergency scenarios.

4

Create flowcharts outlining the roles and responsibilities of Environmental Health Officers in each phase of emergency management.

5

Study the various national and international emergency collaboration agencies and their functions.

6

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and self-assessment exercises to identify areas needing further study.

7

Allocate specific time slots for studying each module, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all topics.

8

Form a study group with fellow students to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.

9

Prioritize understanding the legal and ethical considerations related to environmental health and safety in emergencies.

10

Practice time management during mock exams to simulate the actual examination environment.

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