IND4361

Health, safety and environment

(ENG)

P J Gregory

4 points + 30 lecture hours and 18 tutorial/laboratory hours + First semester + Caulfield

Synopsis: Principles of accident prevention. Safety programs, accident statistics and rates. Ergonomics, muscular-skeletal strain injuries and repetition strain injuries. Fire safety, occupational hygiene, machine guarding, noise. Major environmental problems of industry. Health effects on the community. Legislative and administrative approaches to pollution control. State, federal and statutory regulations related to waste disposal. Environmental factors in operations, strategic planning, new product development. Environmental management plans.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 80% + Seminar participation and assignments: 20%