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ESM431Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Environmental Health And Safety

This course provides a comprehensive overview of environmental health and safety principles and practices. It explores environmental management, assessment methodologies, and health and safety management techniques. Key topics include environmental legislation, risk management, sustainable development, and health and safety audits. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to promote environmental sustainability and ensure workplace safety.

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192h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Environmental HealthSafety ManagementRisk AssessmentSustainabilityEnvironmental Legislation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Environmental Management

2

Environmental Assessment

3

Health and Safety Management

4

Environmental Legislation

5

Risk Management

6

Sustainable Development

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 Assessments

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

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Safety Manager

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Sustainability Consultant

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Environmental Auditor

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Risk Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

ManufacturingOil and GasConstructionHealthcareGovernment

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Environmental Management

6h

Unit 1: Our Planet

3 study hours
  • •Define the concept of environment.
  • •Explain natural processes that keep the earth stable.
  • •Enumerate human activities degrading the planet.

Unit 2: Need for Environmental Sustainability

3 study hours
  • •Discuss man's effect on the environment.
  • •Study climate change, global warming, and protection from radiation.
  • •Examine impacts on fresh water, breathable air, and food webs.
Week
2

Module 1: Environmental Management

6h

Unit 3: Environmental Legislation

3 study hours
  • •Explain the reasons for environmental sustainability.
  • •Enumerate measures to encourage environmental sustainability at home and work.
  • •Discuss waste and inequality.

Unit 4: Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

3 study hours
  • •Discuss freshwater conservation, air pollution reduction, and sustainable food choices.
  • •Examine biodiversity and waste disposal.
  • •Consider travel impacts.
Week
3

Module 2: Environmental Assessment

4h

Unit 1: Environmental Impact Assessment

4 study hours
  • •Define environmental legislation.
  • •Trace the history of environmental legislation in Nigeria.
  • •List the main agencies involved in legislating for the environment.
Week
4

Module 2: Environmental Assessment

4h

Unit 2: Strategic Environmental Assessment

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the history of international environmental law with reference to conventions and protocols.
  • •Understand anticipatory and continuing controls.
  • •Examine environmental standards.
Week
5

Module 2: Environmental Assessment

4h

Unit 3: Environmental Audit

4 study hours
  • •Define EMS.
  • •Explain the general characteristics and aims of an EMS.
  • •Explain the role of EMS and identify its elements.
Week
6

Module 2: Environmental Assessment

4h

Unit 4: Cost Benefit Analysis

4 study hours
  • •Identify the main elements of ISO 14001.
  • •Understand environmental aspects and impacts.
  • •Examine planning, implementation, checking, and management review.
Week
7

Module 2: Environmental Assessment

4h

Unit 5: Life Cycle Assessment

4 study hours
  • •Define EIA.
  • •Review the history of EIA internationally and nationally.
  • •Describe EIA and identify projects requiring an EIA.
Week
8

Module 3: Health and Safety Management

4h

Unit 1: Clean Technology

4 study hours
  • •Define strategic environmental assessment (SEA).
  • •Explain the relationship between EIA and SEA.
  • •Describe the process of SEA and identify its differences from EIA in Nigeria.
Week
9

Module 3: Health and Safety Management

4h

Unit 2: Environmental Risk Management

4 study hours
  • •Name the advantages and problem areas in SEA.
  • •Understand EIA-based and non-EIA based procedures.
  • •Examine screening, scoping, assessment, and consultation.
Week
10

Module 3: Health and Safety Management

4h

Unit 3: Sustainable Development

4 study hours
  • •Define environmental audit.
  • •Explain the different types of environmental audits.
  • •Identify the advantages and costs associated with environmental audits.
Week
11

Module 3: Health and Safety Management

4h

Unit 4: Health and Safety Policies in Industry and Work Environments

4 study hours
  • •Outline the steps for carrying out an environmental audit.
  • •Understand liability, managerial, and activity audits.
  • •Examine audit preparation, facility visit, and reporting.
Week
12

Module 3: Health and Safety Management

4h

Unit 5: Strategies and Objectives

4 study hours
  • •Define CBA.
  • •Explain the main activities involved in CBA.
  • •Identify the importance of CBA as an EMS tool.
Week
13

Module 4: Health and Safety Audit

4h

Unit 1: First Aid and Techniques

4 study hours
  • •Define life cycle assessment and give a brief history of its development.
  • •Explain the methodology of LCA.
  • •List the uses of LCA.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of environmental laws and regulations covered in Units 3-5.

2

Practice applying risk assessment methodologies from Units 7-9 to different workplace scenarios.

3

Develop case studies for each assessment method.

4

Review all key definitions and concepts from each module weekly.

5

Focus on understanding the relationships between environmental health, safety, and sustainability.

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