Occupational Safety Science (OHSS7001)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
4 Contact hours
Incompatible
OHSS2001
Companion
OHSS7000
Assessment methods
Assignment, practical skills and final exam
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 | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Safety related incidents still account for an unacceptably high number of injuries and deaths in the workplace. Professionals with responsibilities in the area of occupational health and safety are required to have the ability to identify, critically evaluate and propose methods to prevent or minimise the severity of safety related incidents including those resulting from fires and explosions, the failure or inadequate guarding of plant, processes and structures. This Course has been designed to provide an in-depth study of the hazards associated with machinery and materials failure and the hazards commonly encountered in the manufacturing, transport, construction and mining industries.
