Pre-requisite: 51379
This unit is concerned with the management of health and safety in the workplace. The unit addresses theoretical perspectives on occupational health and safety, the relevant legislation and management strategy for the attainment of health and productivity in the workplace. The issues section of the course includes investigation of aspects of work which have the potential to undermine health and/or safety. The themes here are noise, shiftwork and stress. The contribution that ergonomics can make towards minimising risk and hazards, and the importance of occupational rehabilitation further illustrate the diversity of content in this unit.