Industrial Safety
- Health Sciences
- 500 level
- 98 pages
- 11 units
This course on Industrial Safety is a two-unit course designed to provide an understanding of the fundamental components of a comprehensive Industrial Safety program. It introduces the causative factors of industrial accidents, the basic elements in safety and management for accidents control and risk management. Learning the fundamental components of a comprehensive Industrial Safety will enable you protect employees in any organization and help reduce risks and avoid costly liability.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 160 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EHS513, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EHS513 · Unit 1 DEFINITION AND PROGRAMMES OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
Self-Assessment Exercises are provided throughout the unit, to aidpersonal studies and answers are provided at the end of the unit.Working through these self-tests will help you to achieve the objectivesof the unit and also prepare you for TMAs andexaminations. You should attempt each self-test as you encounter themin the units.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the principles of industrial safety and their importance in the workplace.
- Identify potential hazards in industrial environments and implement appropriate control measures.
- Apply safety management systems to improve workplace safety and reduce accidents.
- Analyze the causes of industrial accidents and develop strategies for prevention.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of management in ensuring industrial safety.
What it prepares you for
- Safety Officer
- Health and Safety Inspector
- Risk Manager
- Environmental Health Practitioner
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Oil and Gas
- Chemical Processing
- Mining
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Basic Elements in Industrial Safety
Unit 2: Identification of Industrial Hazard
Identification of potential hazards requires a comprehensive understanding of various industrial processes and equipment, as well as the ability to anticipate potential failure points.
- Module 2: Basic Elements in Industrial Safety
Unit 3: Major Hazard Control
Developing effective control measures requires a deep understanding of engineering principles and risk assessment methodologies.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 104 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Safety
Unit 1: Definition and Programmes of Industrial Safety · 8 hours
Define Industrial Safety. Identify Industrial Safety Programmes. Understand extent of Industrial Safety practices. Relate safe working environment to social justice and economic growth.
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Safety
Unit 2: Origin, History and Development of Industrial Safety Movement · 8 hours
Explain the origin of Industrial Safety. Describe the historical development of Industrial Safety.
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Safety
Unit 3: Need and Significance of Industrial Safety · 8 hours
Identify the need for Industrial Safety. Provide the significance of Industrial Safety.
- Week 4Module 2: Basic Elements in Industrial Safety
Unit 1: Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) · 8 hours
Explain industrial safety management systems. Understand points on the repetition of the PDCA cycle. Understand steps for avoiding pitfalls.
- Week 5Module 2: Basic Elements in Industrial Safety
Unit 2: Identification of Industrial Hazard · 8 hours
Understand mechanical hazards. Understand electrical hazards.
- Week 6Module 2: Basic Elements in Industrial Safety
Unit 3: Major Hazard Control · 8 hours
Understand chemical hazards. Understand fire and explosion hazards.
- Week 7Module 3: Industrial Accidents
Unit 1: Types and Causes of Industrial Accidents · 8 hours
Know the types of industrial accidents. Understand causes of industrial accidents.
- Week 8Module 3: Industrial Accidents
Unit 2: Factors Contributing to Industrial Accidents · 8 hours
Explain factors responsible for accidents in industries. Understand working conditions affecting health.
- Week 9Module 4: Industrial Safety Management
Unit 1: Industrial Management · 8 hours
Understand the concept, scope and definition of industrial management.
- Week 10Module 4: Industrial Safety Management
Unit 2: Roles of Management in Ensuring Industrial Safety · 8 hours
Understand the development of industrial management. Understand the functions and importance of industrial management.
- Week 11Module 4: Industrial Safety Management
Unit 3: Establishment of Safety Management Systemsand Vitalization of Safety Management Activities · 8 hours
Understand management safety responsibilities.
- Week 12Review and Assignments
Review: Modules 1 & 2 · 8 hours
Review key concepts from Modules 1 & 2. Complete assignments.
- Week 13Review and Assignments
Review: Modules 3 & 4 · 8 hours
Review key concepts from Modules 3 & 4. Complete assignments.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module objectives and ensure you can address each one.
- Focus on understanding the different types of industrial hazards and their control measures.
- Practice applying safety management systems to real-world scenarios.
- Study the causes of industrial accidents and develop strategies for prevention.
- Familiarize yourself with the roles and responsibilities of management in ensuring industrial safety.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EHS513 about?
This course on Industrial Safety is a two-unit course designed to provide an understanding of the fundamental components of a comprehensive Industrial Safety program. It introduces the causative factors of industrial accidents, the basic elements in safety and management for accidents control and risk management. Learning the fundamental components of a comprehensive Industrial Safety will enable you protect employees in any organization and help reduce risks and avoid costly liability.
How many units does EHS513 have?
EHS513, Industrial Safety, has 11 units across 4 modules, over 98 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is EHS513 hard?
EHS513 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does EHS513 take to study?
About 160 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is EHS513 assessed?
EHS513 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with EHS513?
Safety Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Risk Manager and Environmental Health Practitioner.