Course Syllabus: Principles of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH)

I. General Course Information

Course Code & Name: OSH XXX - Principles of Occupational Safety & Health
Instructor: [Your Name and Title]
Contact/Office Hours: [Email Address] | [Virtual Meeting Link/Details]
Prerequisites: None
Required Text/Materials: All materials are provided within Moodle. Access to [Specific National OSH Law Document] is highly recommended.

II. Terminal Learning Objectives (TLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • **Analyze** moral, legal, and economic drivers for implementing OSH programs.
  • **Apply** systematic hazard identification tools, specifically Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
  • **Evaluate** workplace risks and recommend appropriate controls using the Hierarchy of Controls.
  • **Develop** preliminary OSH solutions for a complex industrial scenario (Capstone Project).
  • **Interpret** key OSH legislation and reporting requirements.

III. Grading Breakdown

Assessment Item Weight
Quizzes (6 x 3.3%) & Small Assignments 20%
Case Studies (2 x 10%) 20%
Capstone Project (Final Submission) 40%
Final Examination (Comprehensive) 20%
TOTAL 100%

*A passing grade is [Specify Grade, e.g., 50%] or higher.*

IV. Weekly Course Schedule (Subject to Minor Change)

Week Block Topics Covered Assessment Due
1 I: Foundations Intro to OSH: Definitions, The Three E's of Safety. Discussion Post
2 I: Foundations Accident Causation Theories; Safety Management Systems (PDCA). Quiz 1 (2%)
3 II: Legal National OSH Legislation (Employer/Employee Duties). Quiz 2 (2%)
4 II: Legal International Standards (ISO 45001); Contractor Safety. -
5 II: Legal Incident Investigation & Reporting; Recordkeeping. Quiz 3 (2%)
6 III: Hazard ID Physical and Chemical Hazards (SDS, Exposure Limits). Case Study 1 Assigned
7 III: Hazard ID Ergonomic & Psychosocial Hazards. -
8 III: Hazard ID Hazard Analysis Tool: Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Quiz 4 (2%)
9 III: Hazard ID Risk Assessment (Matrix, RPN, ALARP). Case Study 1 Due (10%)
10 IV: Controls Hierarchy of Controls (Elimination, Engineering, Substitution). Case Study 2 Assigned
11 IV: Controls Administrative Controls (LOTO, Permits) & PPE. Quiz 5 (2%)
12 IV: Controls Safety Culture, Leadership, and Emergency Action Planning (EAP). Case Study 2 Due (10%)
13 V: Applied OSH Performance Measurement (Leading/Lagging Indicators). Quiz 6 (2%)
14 V: Applied OSH Future Trends (Wearables, AI) & Course Review. Capstone Project Due (40%)
Final Assessment Week: Final Exam (20%)
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