Pre-requisite: 51379
This unit is concerned with the management of health and safety in the workplace. The unit includes theoretical perspectives on occupational health and safety, the relevant legislation and management strategy for the attainment of health, safety and performance in the workplace. The first part of the course includes a historical overview including an analysis of the various fields of study which have contributed to the OH&S area. The major proportion of the course (part 2) investigates what effective management of OH&S involves, in practical terms, and includes preventative strategies, such as risk management, and remedial or reactive OHS activities, such as workplace rehabilitation.