BLDG 1007 Construction Work Safety

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301061

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Description This introductory subject describes the context of safety management in the Australian construction industry. The topics covered include: The poor long-term record in the construction industry on Workplace Health and Safety (WHS); Strategies for improving the industry performance; Introduction to hazard identification and risk management; and Individual safety awareness and personal responsibility.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Building

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Equivalent Subjects BLDG 1008 - Construction Work Safety (WSTC)

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Recognise the importance of workplace health and safety in the construction industry
Recognise the WHS responsibilities and legal framework
Understand the costs and causes of workplace injuries and accidents
Conduct WHS risk assessment and management for construction projects
Apply WHS principles and theories to systematically design and evaluate WHS strategies and interventions for construction projects

Subject Content

Workplace safety responsibilities
Causes of accidents
Risk management
WHS hazards and control
WHS legal framework
Accident investigation
Economics and ethics of construction safety
Promoting safety: principles and strategies

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.