Safety Management
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Safety Management
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 110*

* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Safety in the Workplace
2

Good Housekeeping Practices
3

Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
4

Personal, Protective Equipment and Clothing
5

Management of Safety Programmes
6

Civil Emergency Procedures
7

Civil Defence Legislation and other Labour Legislation
8 First-Aid and Basic Safety Rules for Industrial Health and Welfare
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 - Safety in the Workplace.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify the various people involved in prevention of accidents
LO2   Explain the supervisors role in accident prevention
 

Module 2 - Good Housekeeping Practices.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss Good Housekeeping practices identifying necessary precautions
LO2   Summarise he benefits of machine guards
LO3   Identify the necessity for special precautions
 

Module 3 - Fire Prevention and Fire Protection.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine fires in the workplace, their origin and methods of prevention
LO2   Discuss the main causes of fires in the workplace
LO3   Describe what measures you should take to prevent fires
 

Module 4 - Personal, Protective Equipment and Clothing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe health hazards in the workplace indicating the importance of protective clothing and equipment
LO2   Identify why protective clothing and equipment are necessary
 

Module 5 - Management of Safety Programmes.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss the importance of management in safety programmes
LO2   Summarise your understanding of:
  • Clearly Defined Organised Policy
  • Clearly Defined Standards for Management Work
  • Evaluate Individual Performance
  • Use of Self-Appraisals
  • Measurement Control
 

Module 6 - Civil Emergency Procedures.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Summarise ways of coping with an emergency explaining how you would deal with a fire
LO2   List two points of importance when handling an emergency
LO3   Describe five procedures you should follow on finding a fire in a building
LO4   Discuss the reasons for wrapping children in a blanket during a fire
 

Module 7 - Civil Defence Legislation and other Labour Legislation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Evaluate bomb threats and show how to minimise loss of lives and property in a disaster
LO2   List 5 precautions an organisation should take to minimise effects of a ‘disaster’
 

Module 8 - First-Aid and Basic Safety Rules for Industrial Health and Welfare.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss health aspects of the worker and suggest various measure to keep the workforce fit, healthy and productive
LO2   Explain why a company should consider any of your recommendations

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