Occupational safetyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the principles of occupational safety management.
You understand the importance of safety culture in developing safety at work and the different roles and responsibilities.
In addition to legislation, you know the principles of the progressive application of regulations, standards and guidelines.
You know the basics of accident investigation to identify the root causes and are able to communicate the findings in the form of safety briefings to staff.
You understand the importance of measurement and statistics in safety management.
You can draw up work instructions for critical work, such as confined space work.

Content

What does the "zero accidents" principle mean?
Safety culture: Bradley's curve, Iceberg Theory - and Reason's Swiss Cheese Model.
What are everyone's occupational safety responsibilities?
How do you identify the dangers involved when people are working together?
Safe Job Analysis.
How can accidents and occupational illnesses be prevented?
Investigation of accidents and near-miss incidents, statistics and monitoring.
Continuous improvement process.
How do you ensure safe working practices and identify the risks involved?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional terms consistently.
b. search for information from key sources in the field
c. outline the tasks involved.
d. interact with clients, users, target groups.
e. use key models, methods, software and techniques in their field.
f. work as a member of a team in a goal-oriented manner.
g. justify his/her actions in accordance with the ethical principles of his/her field.