ENE4601 - Risk assessment, occupational health and toxicology

Leader: G P Codner and G Mudd

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (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

Co-requisites

ENE3603