Master of occupational and environmental health monash. The backgrounds of mishc staff are varied, and collectively cover the breadth of occupational safety and health related disciplines such as risk management including principal hazard management and emergency response, risk management tools and techniques, occupational health eg. This course equips workplace professionals with the skills and knowledge in qualitylevel occupational health and safety services in order to identify, prevent and manage occupational and environmental health risks and related health problems. It does not replace the need for expert medical or other professional advice in the event of significant problems with workplace health and safety issues. I understand that personal protective equipment ppe may be required for this course and i. Uq has obligations under the work health and safety act 2011 and the environmental protection act 1994 to provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for staff, student, volunteers, visitors and contractors. Managing occupational health and safety risk is a mandatory legislative requirement. This primarily means the work health and safety act and regulation 2011 queensland and also includes but not limited to electrical safety, gene. The organisation should prepare an occupational safety and health policy programme as part of the preparation of the safety statement required by section 20 of the 2005 act.
This course will introduce students to the scope of occupational health and safety practice ohs within australia and internationally. Evidence on an emergent work health and safety issue. Upon arrival at the venue, all registered attendees will be issued with a personalised conference id. A standard fulltime study load is 8 units per semester.
This course focuses on developing occupational health and safety professionals who are able to apply current knowledge and analytical. Proceedings 19th triennial congress of the iea, melbourne 914 august 2015. Iso 45001, occupational health and safety management systems, requirements with guidance for use my health, queenslands future. Pdf occupational safety and health in construction. It is informed by the enterprise risk management framework and is based on managing risks to the health and safety of workers by identifying hazards and eliminating or minimising the risk of exposure to those hazards. A guide to information resources for occupational health and safety science. The universitys workplace health and safety policies are set out in the uq policy and procedures library ppl, section 2. The university of queensland brisbane qld 4072 australia cricos provider number 00025b updated vice chancellor 5 december 2018 bachelor of occupational health and safety science honours bachelor of occupational health and safety science honours 1 definitions.
Ranking occupational health risks in mining and minerals. Information and advice is also given in the form of guidelines, policies, hazard. Students will learn to systematically control related hazards and exposures within a broad range of. Program rules master of occupational health and safety.
Relevant codes of practice and australian standards university of queensland policies, procedures, guidelines. Readers should be aware that while most occupational health matters are addressed in legislation or. The occupational safety and health guidance manual for hazardous waste site activities is a result of the collaborative efforts of individuals representing the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh, the lead agency, and the occupational safety and health. Your nominated lunch option, as selected when registering for the conference. Topics covered will include, the history of ohs, the role of risk management in ohs practice, the health and economic consequences of occupational injury and disease, national and international bodies with. Your studies will equip you with knowledge, skills and initiatives in the areas of occupational hygiene, workplace rehabilitation, ergonomics, safety and occupational health. The closing date for the master of occupational health and safety science is. The university of queensland has a wide range of occupational health and safety services, expertise and facilities available to industry, government and community groups. These responsibilities are principally based on the. Occupational health and safety creating a healthy and safe environment for workers is becoming increasingly complex as work becomes a more dynamic and everchanging phenomena. Bachelor of occupational health and safety cquniversity.
Everyone at the university of queensland is required to fully support and promote this policy by complying with the requirements and duties contained in the ohs management system and the uq health, safety and wellness strategy 20172021. We have a broad range of skills and expertise, and our ohs research spans a diverse range of issues, including. Health and safety risk assessments university of queensland. We strive for excellence in everything we do, including the health, safety and wellness of our people. Ohs risk management is an integral and vital component of the universitys safe system of work.
I have read and i understand the occupational health and safety in the laboratory guidelines undergraduate student edition. Nov 26, 2018 the training needs analysis form tna represents the minimum safety training required to assist you to carry out your work safely at the centre for advanced imaging. Evidence record of allied health student training queensland health. For answers to frequently asked questions, and information about programs, applications, fees and student life, visit uqs future students website. The bachelor of occupational health and safety at cquniversity australia is designed to develop your expertise in the identification of occupational health and safety ohs hazards in the workplace your studies will equip you with knowledge, skills and initiatives in the areas of occupational hygiene, workplace rehabilitation, ergonomics, safety and occupational health.
May 27, 2019 the occupational health and safety risk management procedures 2. Master of occupational health and safety science 24 units 1 enrolment requirements. Effective safety and health policies should set a clear direction for the organisation to. To fulfil the requirements of the master of occupational health and safety science, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the program rules. The occupational health and safety unit at the university of queensland provides advice on all aspects of occupational health and safety including risk management. Established in 1998, the goals of the minerals industry safety and health centre mishc are to conduct research in occupational safety and health, risk management, and human factors. Health, safety and wellness the agricultural chemical handling and storage facility at gatton is located north of the campus, across the highway.
The training needs analysis form tna represents the minimum safety training required to assist you to carry out your work safely at the centre for advanced imaging. Environmental and occupational health and safety uq researchers. Queensland health is committed to ensuring and improving the health, safety and wellbeing of its workers and others, that is, our people. School of civil engineering health, safety and wellness.
For answers to frequently asked questions, and information about programs, applications, fees and student life, visit uq s future students website. Purpose this hr policy is part of the health, safety and wellbeing management system. This course will introduce students to the scope of occupational health and safety. Occupational health and safety in the laboratory current staff. Its function is to support efforts to continually improve outcomes for health, safety and wellbeing to prevent harm, promote wellbeing and improve return to work outcomes. Ranking occupational health risks in mining and minerals processing. The course will provide a broad overview to the ohs body of knowledge including, the history of ohs, the role of risk management in ohs practice, the health and economic consequences of occupational injury and disease, national and international bodies with regulatory and advisory roles in ohs and the tools available to ohs professionals for. Researchers in environmental and occupational health and safety and connect with real tutors for ohss. We use the uqsaferisk system to manage health and safety risk assessments. Centre for advanced imaging workplace health and safety.
To commence study in semester 1 november 30 of the previous year. May 23, 2017 ohs is a responsibility shared by students and staff alike. All international student applications for the master of occupational health and safety science can be lodged directly to uq using our online application form or through an approved uq agent in your country. Our experienced, energetic and enthusiastic team provide costeffective, innovative solutions to a variety of occupational health and safety needs. Professionalization of occupational health and safety. I understand that personal protective equipment ppe may be required for this course and i agree to wear it as directed by the tutor.
Student safety declaration form for practical class work. Program rules bachelor of occupational health and safety. Staff at all levels within the university of queensland have specific responsibilities for ensuring occupational health and safety. Working safely in the laboratory university of queensland. It is particularly suitable for medical practitioners, nurses, allied health personnel, scientists and occupational health and safety managers. A passport with a listing of the sponsors at the conference. Uq encourages innovation and prudent investment in strategies to protect the. Master of occupational health and safety science my. This procedure refers to relevant legislation associated with managing ohs risks at the university.
The main purposes of the convention are to ensure that a higher priority is given to occupational safety and health in national agendas and to foster political commitments in a tripartite context for the improvement of occupational safety and health. The occupational health and safety risk management procedures 2. To complete the master of occupational health and safety science. Comply with all occupational health and safety instructions. Master of occupational health and safety science future. Establish consultative processes regarding occupational health and safety issues between management and staff, including the establishment of an occupational health and safety committee where this is appropriate to the level of risk within the school or organisational unit. Development of risk filter and risk assessment worksheets for hse guidance upper limb disorders in the workplace2002. Environmental and occupational health and safety uq. The university of queensland regards the health, safety and wellness of our people as. I am aware of my workplace health and safety responsibilities. The university of queensland updated vicechancellor 24 april 2017 brisbane qld 4072 australia master of occupational health and safety science 24 units cricos provider number 00025b. Occupational health and safety university of queensland.
Occupational health and safety science at university of queensland. Minerals industry safety and health centre sustainable. Aboriginal and torres strait islander studies unit workplace. Occupational health and safety in the laboratory undergraduate students introduction and scope of the guidelines these guidelines have been written for all laboratory practical classes at the university of queensland that involve practices, procedures or substances which could affect the health and safety of students or. Workplace health and safety in contemporary dental practice. The facility is being managed through the agricultural chemical facility management committee which is chaired by the director, gatton campus. Gatton agricultural chemical handling and storage facility.
Graduate diploma in occupational health and safety qut. To commence study in semester 2 may 31 of the year of commencement. Health, safety and environmental contractor management. A summary of queenslands new work health and safety laws is found.
These policies underpin the legislation set out above and allow uq to meet. Health and safety in the workplace university of queensland. Accidents and incidents are recorded on the uq workplace injury, illness and. The program code for the master of occupational health and safety science is 5653. A full list of dates relevant to uq students is available on the student matters calendar.
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