Occupational Safety Science (OHSS2001)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Recommended prerequisite
CHEM1030, OHSS1000, PHYS1171
Assessment methods
Assignment 30% Mid Semester Exam 20% End of Semester Exam 50%
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Kelly Johnstone (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Kelly Johnstone (k.johnstone2@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course extends and applies theoretical concepts gained from the physica, biological and behavioural sciences into the applied area of occupational safety. The impact and influence of physical, chemical, biological, mechanical and psychosocial exposures and influences within the workplace on the safety of workers will be discussed and assessed. The nature of materials and material failure will be discussed. The use of safety standards in providing a safe workplace will be reviewed. The concept of the heirachy of control will be introduced within the framework of legislative requirement.
