Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

MPH2076 - Safety management systems

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered	Alfred Hospital First semester 2011 (Day) Alfred Hospital First semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Mr N Betts

Synopsis

Concepts & practice of Occupational health and safety management systems within work environments, including the conduct of an audit are examined. Includes accident/incident causation theories and models, investigative techniques, reporting & statistics, safety systems, fire prevention & control. Incident causation and accident types, including slips, trips and falls are also examined.

Assessment

On-line group discussions
Assignments

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Neville Betts

Contact hours

15 contact hours over 3 days.

Prerequisites

MPH2041

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad