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POLYTECHNICS MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA

AW101 Occupational Safety & Health 1

COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL DURATION CREDIT(S) PRE REQUISITE(S)

: AW101 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY& HEALTH 1 : 15 WEEKS : 1 : NONE

SYNOPSIS

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 1 is designed to impart understanding of the basic of safety and health in workplace setting. This course presents aspects of occupational safety and health, which are essential for employees to practise safe and healthy environment, resulting in less hazards at the workplace. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of regulations, OSH management, accident prevention and occupational First-Aid methods.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.

Describe the OSH regulations and compliance and how it will create safe working environment. (C1)

2.

Identify hazards, risks and safe work practices in order to maintain healthy and safe work environment. (C1)

3.

Perform communication skills in a team to respond for an accident action at workplace. (A1)

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SUMMARY

AW101 Occupational Safety & Health 1

(15 LECTURE: 15 TUTORIAL) RTA

1.0

INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Introduction to the concept and history of Occupational Safety and Health and the basic understanding on safety & accident.

(01 : 01)

2.0

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATION Introduction to the acts, regulations and agencies related to Occupational Safety and Health.

(02 : 02)

3.0

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT Emphasizes upon the students the concept of safety and management responsibilities regarding safety & health matters at workplaces.

(02 : 02)

4.0

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT AND ERGONOMICS Introduction to the concepts of ergonomic towards developing awareness among the students safe and healthy working environment.

(03 : 02)

5.0

INCIDENTS PREVENTION Explains the concept of incident and the comparison between incident and accident.

(02 : 01)

6.0

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC) Introduce the basic understanding of HIRARC as accident and incident prevention tool.

(02 : 03)

7.0

OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID Explain the basic of first aid treatment at the workplace and the equipments needed for that purpose.

(03 : 04)

RTA Recommended Time Allocation

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ASSESSMENT

AW101 Occupational Safety & Health 1

The course is assessed through coursework.

ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION TABLE (AST)

CLO CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CONTEXT ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR COURSEWORK (CA) Quiz *(2) 10% Test *(1)30% Case Study *(1)30% Presentation *(1)30%

INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATION OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT AND ERGONOMICS INCIDENTS PREVENTION HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC) OCCUPATIONAL FIRST-AID

Remark: CLO1: Describe the OSH regulations and compliance and how it will create safe working environment. (C1) CLO2: Identify hazards, risks and safe work practices in order to maintain healthy and safe work environment. (C1) CLO3: Perform communication skills in a team to respond for an accident action at workplace. (A1) *(x) refers to the quantity of assessment

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REFERENCES

AW101 Occupational Safety & Health 1

Department of Occupational Safety and Health (2008). Akta Keselamatan Dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Dan Peraturan-peraturan. MDC Publishers Sdn. Bhd. Kuala Lumpur.

Department of Occupational Safety and Health (2007). Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health in the Office . Department of Occupational Safety and Health. Kuala Lumpur. Department of Occupational Safety and Health(2001). Codes of Practice On Prevention And Management of HIV/AIDS At The Workplace. Department of Occupational Safety and Health. Kuala Lumpur. Department of Occupational Safety and Health(2005). Codes of Practice on Prevention and Eradication of Dadah. Alcohol and Substance Abuse in The Workplace. Department of Occupational Safety and Health. Kuala Lumpur.

Department of Occupational Safety and Health (2007). Guidelines On Occupational Safety and Health For Working With Video Display Units (VDUs). Department Occupational Safety and Health. Kuala Lumpur. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (2004). Guidelines On First-Aid In The Workplace 2nd ed.Department of Occupational Safety and Health . Kuala Lumpur. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (2005). Code Of Practice On Indoor Air Quality. Department of Occupational Safety and Health. Kuala Lumpur.

Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan ( 2008 ). Seminar Keselamatan & Kesihatan Pekerjaan Di Sektor Awam. Melaka

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AW101 Occupational Safety & Health 1

MATRIX OF COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) VS PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

Compliance to PLO Courses Learning Outcome (CLO) PLO1 LD1 The OSH regulations and compliance and how it will create safe working environment C1 PLO2 LD2 PLO3 LD3 PLO4 LD4 PLO5 LD5 PLO6 LD6 PLO7 LD7 PLO8 LD8 PLO9 LD9 Recommended Delivery Methods Interactive Lecture, Discussion and Presentation Discussion, Video, Activity and Presentation A2 2 1 Discussion, Video Activity and Presentation

Assessment

Quiz and Test

Identify hazards, risks and safe work practices in order to maintain healthy and safe work environment

C1

Quiz, Test and Case Study

Perform communication in a team to respond for an accident action at workplace

Presentation

Total

REMARK :
LD1 Knowledge LD 2 Practical Skills LD 3 Communication Skills LD 4 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills LD 5 Social Skills, and Responsibilities LD 6 Continuous Learning and Information Management Skills LD 7 Management and Entrepreneurial Skills LD 8 Professionalism, Ethics and Moral LD 9 Leadership and Teamwork Skills

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AW101 Occupational Safety & Health 1

DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT LEARNING TIME ACCORDING TO COURSE LEARNING - TEACHING ACTIVITY

No. FACE TO FACE 1.0 Delivery Method 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.0 2.1 Lecture Practical Tutorial [ [ [ 1 hour(s) x 0 hour(s) x 1 hour(s) x 15 week(s) 15 week(s) 15 week(s) ] ] ] 15 0 15 Learning and Teaching Activity SLT

Coursework Assessment (CA) Lecture-hour-assessment - Test [1] - Quiz [2] Practical-hour-assessment - Practical Exercises Tutorial-hour-assessment - Presentation

1 30 min/ Test 15 min/ Quiz 1 0.5

2.2

[0]

24 min/ Lab Exe

2.3

[1]

NON-FACE TO FACE 3.0 Coursework Assessment (CA) - Case Study [1] 4.0 4.1 Preparation and Review Lecture [ 0.3 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] - Preparation before theory class eg: download lesson notes. - Review after theory class eg: additional references, discussion group,discussion Practical [ 0 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] - Preparation before practical class/field work /survey eg: review notes, - Post practical activity eg: lab report, additional references and discussion session Tutorial - Preparation for tutorial - Preparation for presentation Assessment - Preparation for test. - Preparation for quiz. [ 0.3 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] [] []

5 [] []

4.2

[ [

] ] 5

4.3

4.4

[1] [2]

[ 1 hour(s) x [ 1 hour(s) x

1 2

= =

1] 2] Total Credit = SLT/40

47 1

Remark: 1. Suggested time for Quiz : 10 - 15 minutes Test (Theory) : 20 - 30 minutes Test (Practical) : 45 - 60 minutes 2. 40 Notional hours is equivalent to 1 credit 3. Presentation is conducted during Tutorial Hours

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