Occupational Safety Science (OHSS2001)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
General contact hours 2 Hours/ Week
Recommended prerequisite
OHSS1000, PHYS1171, PSYC1020
Assessment methods
Case study, report, presentation, examination
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 |
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Course description
This course extends and applies theoretical concepts gained from the physical and behavioural sciences into the applied area of occupational safety. The impact and influence of physical and mechanical exposures and influences within the workplace on the safety of workers will be discussed and assessed. The use of safety standards in providing a safe workplace will be reviewed. The concept of the hierarchy of control will be applied within the framework of legislative requirement.
