ENE4601

Risk assessment, occupational health and toxicology ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: G P Codner and G Mudd

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

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 OHS 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%

Contact Hours: 24 lectures and 24 practice classes

Prerequisites: ENE3602

Corequisites: ENE3603