Health Safety And Environment
- Health Sciences
- 300 level
- 104 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 50 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EHS321, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EHS321 · UNIT 1: Basic Concepts in health Safety and Environment
The health and safety aspect involves creating organized efforts and procedures for identifying workplace hazards and reducing accidents and exposures to harmful situations and substances. This includes the training of personnel in accident prevention, accident prevention, accident response, emergency preparedness and use of protective clothing and equipment.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the core concepts and principles of Environmental Health and Safety.
- Identify and classify different types of emergencies.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of Environmental Health Officers in emergency situations.
- Apply resource mobilization, allocation, and management strategies in emergency response.
- Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans.
- Analyze and forecast potential environmental health emergencies.
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Health Officer
- Safety Manager
- Emergency Response Coordinator
- Risk Assessor
- Health and Safety Inspector
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Government
- Oil and Gas
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODULE TWO: Types of Emergencies and services required
Unit 2: Types of Emergencies
Understanding the nuances between different types of radiological emergencies requires grasping complex physics concepts.
- MODULE FOUR: Resource mobilization, allocation and management
Unit 2: Resource Allocation in Emergency
Optimizing resource allocation under dynamic demand requires advanced analytical and decision-making skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 38 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1MODULE ONE: Concepts of Environmental Health and Safety
Unit 1: Basic Concepts in Environmental health and Safety · 2 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 hours
Understand the key elements of an EHS plan.. Identify hazards and implement control measures.. Learn about workplace design and engineering considerations..
- Week 2MODULE ONE: Concepts of Environmental Health and Safety
Unit 2: Principles of Environmental health and Safety · 3 hours
Study the principles of Environmental Health and Safety.. Learn about the protection of the biosphere.. Understand the sustainable use of natural resources..
- Week 3MODULE ONE: Concepts of Environmental Health and Safety
Unit 2: Principles of Environmental health and Safety · 3 hours
Study waste reduction and disposal methods.. Understand the importance of energy conservation.. Learn about risk reduction strategies..
- Week 4MODULE ONE: Concepts of Environmental Health and Safety
Unit 3: Environmental Health and Safety Rights of Workers · 2 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 5MODULE TWO: Types of Emergencies and services required
Unit 3: Environmental Health and Safety Rights of Workers · 2 hours
Understand the responsibilities of employees and employers.. Learn about reporting workplace hazards.. Study the provision of personal protective equipment..
- Week 6MODULE TWO: Types of Emergencies and services required
Unit 1: Environmental Health and Safety Emergencies · 3 hours
Study the basic concept of workplace emergencies.. Learn how to envisage emergencies in a workplace.. Understand the importance of emergency action plans..
- Week 7MODULE TWO: Types of Emergencies and services required
Unit 2: Types of Emergencies · 3 hours
Identify different types of emergencies.. Learn about mechanical, biological, and chemical emergencies.. Understand weather and radiological emergencies..
- Week 8MODULE THREE: Emergency collaboration agencies
Unit 3: Emergency Response Service · 3 hours
Study emergency management principles.. Learn about the phases of emergency management.. Understand emergency procedures..
- Week 9MODULE THREE: Emergency collaboration agencies
Unit 1: Emergency Management Collaboration Agencies · 3 hours
Identify emergency management collaboration agencies.. Learn about national emergency management agencies.. Understand the functions of NEMA and LASEMA..
- Week 10MODULE FOUR: Resource mobilization, allocation and management
Unit 2: International Emergency Collaboration Agencies · 3 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 11MODULE FOUR: Resource mobilization, allocation and management
Unit 1: Resource Mobilization in Emergencies · 3 hours
Define resource mobilization in emergencies.. Understand the resource mobilization cycle.. Learn about the planning, action, and reflect phases..
- Week 12MODULE FOUR: Resource mobilization, allocation and management
Unit 2: Resource Allocation in Emergency · 3 hours
Define resource allocation in emergencies.. Understand factors that affect resource allocation.. Learn about critical task analysis..
- Week 13MODULE FIVE: Forecasting, Preparedness and Roles of Environmental Health officers in emergencies
Unit 3: Resource Management in Emergency Response · 3 hours
Define resource management in emergency response.. Understand resource typing.. Learn about the processes of resource management and stages in emergency situations..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and summaries to reinforce key concepts.
- Focus on understanding the different types of emergencies and their corresponding response strategies.
- Practice applying resource mobilization and allocation principles to hypothetical emergency scenarios.
- Create flowcharts outlining the roles and responsibilities of Environmental Health Officers in each phase of emergency management.
- Study the various national and international emergency collaboration agencies and their functions.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and self-assessment exercises to identify areas needing further study.
- Allocate specific time slots for studying each module, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all topics.
- Form a study group with fellow students to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
- Prioritize understanding the legal and ethical considerations related to environmental health and safety in emergencies.
- Practice time management during mock exams to simulate the actual examination environment.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EHS321 about?
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.
How many units does EHS321 have?
EHS321, Health Safety And Environment, has 14 units across 5 modules, over 104 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is EHS321 hard?
EHS321 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does EHS321 take to study?
About 50 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is EHS321 assessed?
EHS321 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with EHS321?
Environmental Health Officer, Safety Manager, Emergency Response Coordinator, Risk Assessor and Health and Safety Inspector.