ENE4601

Risk assessment, occupational health and toxicology

(ENG)

G P Codner and I G Prince

4 points + 24 lectures and 24 tutorials + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: ENE3602 + Corequisite: ENE3603

Synopsis: Concept of risk, assessment techniques in various areas of engineering, risk assessment challenges in environmental engineering, risk perception by different groups, setting appropriate levels of risk, Australian Standards. Historical background, legislative framework for occupational health and safety, implementing appropriate OH&S measures in the workplace. Aspects of toxicology of concern to environmental engineers: hazardous substances, identification, regulatory control, consequences of exposure, management and disposal.

Assessment: Examination: 70% + Assignments: 30%