Occupational Health and Safety

The course provides a broad introduction to a variety of topics that are central in the field of Occupational Health and Safety and the Norwegian Health, Environment and Safety legislation. The course focuses on both health promotion and the prevention of illness, injuries, accidents and social problems. Sick leave and inclusive working conditions are also central themes. Another part of this course is related to the purchase or sale of products and services which may represent a health risk, and waste management. Health, Environment and Safety legislation requires systematic activities in order to prevent health hazards, environmental disruption and pollution of the environment. Internal control has been introduced as an organizational tool. Among the main topics included in the course are:

¿ Work, working environment and the Working Environment Act

Prevention and health promotion
The Inclusive Workplace (The Cooperation Agreement on a More Inclusive Workplace)
Organizations, management, participation and internal control regulations
Psychological and social factors in the working environment
Physical and chemical factors in the working environment

Higher Education Entrance Qualification (international students refer to NOKUTs GSU list)
Language requirement
Minimum completed 60 ECTS.

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will:

Knowledge and understanding

have knowledge of key issues, theories, concepts, processes and tools concerning the field of Occupational Health and Safety
have knowledge of Internal Control as an organizational tool

Skills

be able to explain and use the terminology of Occupational Health and Safety, and be able to communicate with others and inform others about key issues using concepts of the discipline
have basic skills in the use of Internal Control as an organizational tool, and be able to participate in the implementation of systematic measures

General Competence

be able to apply their knowledge and skills to promote efforts to improve conditions with regard to Occupational Health and Safety

No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.

Compulsory.

Lectures, seminars, and assignment work.

The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university¿s quality assurance system.

Not applicable

Due to the Covid-19 epedemic, a number of assessments and exams at Nord University has been changed.

Changes are made in accordance with the Temporary Regulations on Supplements to Regulation 31/01/2019 no. 63: Concerning Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a Result of the Coronavirus Epidemic- according to §2 of the Corona Epidemic, Assessment Methods, Sections 1-3

To accommodate this, the form of assessment will be changed from Written School examination to Take -home Examination on this course in the spring of 2020

None

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

HM300H - Occupational Health and Safety - 25 credits