Overview
This unit is designed to equip the learner with a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary trends in the regulation and management of health and safety in organisations. Students will explore legal liability for health and safety and examine contemporary statutory developments regarding prevention. In addition, students will become acquainted with modern corporate governance and due diligence requirements which provide the impetus for the implementation of effective risk based health and safety management and its integration with organisational business processes.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Have Your Say
Students requested additional information regarding assessment requirements.
Additional information will be provided in assessment items to enable students to more easily understand and appreciate assessment requirements and expectations.
Feedback from Have Your Say
Timing for submission of assessment items should allow an opportunity for consideration of previous assessment feedback.
Attention will be paid to returning assignments by the due date and to allow consideration of feedback prior to the due date for subsequent assessment.
- Interpret and apply legal concepts, processes and procedures relevant to liability for exposure to risk of fatality, injury and ill-health.
- Apply the work health and safety regulatory framework to determine legal exposure.
- Outline the elements of an effective risk based safety management system.
- Design, develop and implement a risk based safety management system.
- Evaluate the design, development and implementation of a risk based safety management system.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 10% | |||||
| 3 - Portfolio - 20% | |||||
| 4 - Portfolio - 30% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | |||||
| 2 - Communication | |||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | |||||
| 4 - Research | |||||
| 5 - Self-management | |||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | |||||
| 7 - Leadership | |||||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 10% | ||||||||
| 3 - Portfolio - 20% | ||||||||
| 4 - Portfolio - 30% | ||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.raineri@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to the Unit
Chapter
- Lutchman, Maharaj & Ghanem, Chapters 7 & 8
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Module/Topic
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the primary duty of care
Chapter
- Johnstone, Bluff & Clayton, Chapters 1- 4
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Module/Topic
Compliance and Risk Management
Chapter
- Jonstone, Bluff & Clayton, Chapter 6
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Module/Topic
Workplace Consultation
Chapter
- Johnstone, Bluff & Clayton, Chapter 7
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Module/Topic
Other duties of care:
- corporate officers
- executive officers (Queensland)
- workers
- other persons at a workplace
Chapter
- Johnstone, Bluff & Clayton, Chapter 5
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Module/Topic
Independent study
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Systematic safety management
Chapter
- HSG65 Part 1
- Lutchman, Maharaj & Ghanem, Chapter 4
- AS ISO45001:2018
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Compliance Investigation Due: Week 6 Monday (20 Apr 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Leadership and culture
Chapter
- HSG65 Part 2
- Lutchman, Maharaj & Ghanem, Chapters 6 & 18
- AS ISO45001:2018
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Module/Topic
Plan (Developing the system)
Chapter
- HSG65 Part 3 - Plan
- Lutchman, Maharaj & Ghanem, Chapters 5, 11 & 17
- AS ISO45001:2018
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Needs Analysis Due: Week 8 Monday (4 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Do (Implementation)
Chapter
- HSG65 Part 3 - Do
- Lutchman, Maharaj & Ghanem, Chapters 12, 13 & 14
- AS ISO45001:2018
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Module/Topic
Check (Monitoring and performance evaluation)
Chapter
- HSG65 Part 3 - Check
- Lutchman, Maharaj & Ghanem, Chapters 15 & 16
- AS ISO45001:2018
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Consultation and Participation Procedure Due: Week 10 Monday (18 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Act (Improvement)
Chapter
- HSG65 Part 3 - Act
- AS ISO45001:2018
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Module/Topic
Review and independent study
Chapter
- Supplementary readings in Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Seminar
Safety Improvement Plan Due: Week 12 Monday (1 June 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recommended references:
Work Health and Safety Law and Policy 3rd edition (2012)
Authors: R Johnstone, E Bluff & A Clayton
Thomson Reuters
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
ISBN 9780455229836
Safety Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Developing a Sustainable System (2012)
Authors: Lutchman, C., Maharaj, R. & Ghanem, E.
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis.
This text is available as an ebook and can be accessed from the CQ University online library.
Students should also refer to:
Successful Health and Safety Management HSG65, 2nd. edition, 1997, HSE,
which is free and downloadable from the following site: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg65.pdf
1 Written Assessment
Using the scenario provided on the unit Moodle site, determine whether any provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (or comparable legislation in Victoria or Western Australia) have been breached.
If so, outline which provisions have been breached, how and by whom (2 000 - 2 500 words)
Your submission should be submitted in word format only.
Week 6 Monday (20 Apr 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 8 Monday (4 May 2020)
Relevance
- Depth of understanding in formulating responses to the assigned task
- Alignment of responses to the assigned task
- Connections between discussion and evidence
Validity
- Depth and extent of discussion: i.e. understanding of concepts and evidence
- Accuracy and originality of the discussion
- Judgement and reasoning: i.e. assertions made based on level of critical thought, analysis and synthesis
- Depth and extent of evidence used
Organisation
- Consideration of required components of the assigned task
- Structure and flow of information
- Coherence and clarity of expression (spelling, grammar, syntax)
Presentation
- Style and formatting in accordance with required academic standards
- Typographical precision
- Referencing protocols
- Length
A detailed assessment rubric will be available in Moodle.
- Interpret and apply legal concepts, processes and procedures relevant to liability for exposure to risk of fatality, injury and ill-health.
- Apply the work health and safety regulatory framework to determine legal exposure.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
2 Portfolio
Using the scenario provided on the moodle site and your analysis in Assessment 1, conduct a Needs Analysis to identify the matters for inclusion in a proposed new Safety Management System (SMS) for the organisation.
Submissions should be in word format only. The procedure should not exceed 1 000 words.
Week 8 Monday (4 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 10 Monday (18 May 2020)
Relevance
- Depth of understanding in formulating responses to the assigned task
- Alignment of responses to the assigned task
- Connections between discussion and evidence
Validity
- Depth and extent of discussion; ie: understanding of concepts and evidence
- Accuracy and originality of the discussion
- Judgement and reasoning; ie: assertions made based on level of critical thought, analysis and synthesis
- Depth and extent of evidence used
Organisation
- Consideration of required components of the assigned task
- Structure and flow of information
- Coherence and clarity of expression (spelling, grammar, syntax)
- Outline the elements of an effective risk based safety management system.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
3 Portfolio
Develop a comprehensive Consultation and Participation procedure for the organisation that complies with relevant legislation.
Submissions should be in word format only and should align with the example(s) provided in the Moodle site for this unit. The procedure should not exceed 2 000 words.
Week 10 Monday (18 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 12 Monday (1 June 2020)
Relevance
- Depth of understanding in formulating responses to the assigned task
- Alignment of responses to the assigned task
- Connections between discussion and evidence
Validity
- Depth and extent of discussion; ie: understanding of concepts and evidence
- Accuracy and originality of the discussion
- Judgement and reasoning; ie: assertions made based on level of critical thought, analysis and synthesis
- Depth and extent of evidence used
Organisation
- Consideration of required components of the assigned task
- Structure and flow of information
- Coherence and clarity of expression (spelling, grammar, syntax)
- Style and formatting in accordance with required academic standards
- Typographical precision
- Referencing protocols
- Length
A detailed assessment matrix will be provided on Moodle.
- Design, develop and implement a risk based safety management system.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
4 Portfolio
Develop a Safety Improvement Plan for the organisation. The aim is to effectively implement the new SMS and ensure regulatory compliance after the incident outlined in the scenario. In order to secure the necessary resources to implement your plan you will need to justify your proposals to management.
The plan should include specific information relating to each proposed implementation action, time frames, resources, accountabilities, performance indicators, targets and evaluation criteria which will support your justification.
Your plan should be submitted in word format and should be between 2 000 - 2 500 words.
Week 12 Monday (1 June 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Monday (15 June 2020)
Relevance
- Depth of understanding in formulating responses to the assigned task
- Alignment of responses to the assigned task
- Connections between discussion and evidence
- Practicality of implementation actions
Validity
- Depth and extent of discussion; ie: understanding of concepts and evidence
- Accuracy and originality of the discussion
- Judgement and reasoning; ie: assertions made based on level of critical thought, analysis and synthesis
- Depth and extent of evidence used
Organisation
- Consideration of required components of the assigned task
- Structure and flow of information
- Coherence and clarity of expression (spelling, grammar, syntax)
- Style and formatting in accordance with required academic standards
- Typographical precision
- Referencing protocols
- Length
A detailed assessment rubric will be provided in Moodle.
- Evaluate the design, development and implementation of a risk based safety management system.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
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