University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2008

69345 Occupational Health and Safety Management

6cp; 4hpw

This subject brings together the management aspects of occupational health and safety through group exercises and case studies. It includes examination of the behaviour of people in organisations, and the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup behaviour. It then deals with the role of the occupational health and safety manager in industry, motivation for health and safety, industrial relations issues, current concepts in safety and health, data analysis and collection and the use of records, training for occupational health and safety, and economic aspects of losses associated with accidents, injuries and ill health.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,430.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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