University College Dublin intro.pdf · safety legislation UCD’s Expectations At the end of this programme, students should be able to… 3. Explain the principles of risk management

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Introduction and OverviewAnne Drummond

and David O’Dwyer

Introduction to:• Key Personnel• Programme Components• Programme Providers• Programme Learning Outcomes• Occupational Safety and Health

Overview

•Colleges (College of Life Sciences)•Schools (School of Public Health,

Physiotherapy and Population Science)•Centre for Safety and Health at Work

• IT Services•Media Services

University College Dublin

•Academic Personnel•Administrative Personnel•Technical Personnel•Centre Personnel•Students

Programme Team

• UCD Academics• External OSH Experts• Tutors

Academic Personnel Tutors: OSH Professionals

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• CSHW Manager• Programme Administrator• UCD Administration

Administrative Personnel Technical Personnel

• Helen Guerin• Ken McAllister• Brian Kelly• Seán Ó Domhnaill• Deirdre McCourt• Ellie McKeown

• Manager(s)• Administrator(s)• Technician(s)

Centre PersonnelEBU

RTÉ

MediaServices

UCDAdmin

PHPS

Technicians

Lecturers

Tutors

Admin

Managers

ITs

HEInstitutions

PrivateSector

PublicSector

Professionals

Students

SMEs

University TV Network Agents Clients and Students

Stakeholder Relationships

Four modules• SHWW10010: Principles of

Occupational Safety and Health• SHWW10020: Occupational Health

Hazard Management• SHWW10030: Occupational Safety

Hazard Management• SHWW10040: Occupational Safety and

Health Project

Programme

Programme: Certificate in Safety andHealth at Work (CTLSC011)Module:• A unit of learning within a programme,

e.g. SHWW10010• SHWW means a Safety and

Health module• 10010 indicates which module

Terminology

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• Level• Stage• Assessment

Terminology Level 1 / 7 Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge andunderstanding

Underpinned by the basic theories,concepts or methods of the field ofstudy

Have the ability to identify and usedata to formulate responses to welldefined concrete and abstractproblems within the field of studyand…

Have the ability to judge the validityof conclusions against theirknowledge, understanding, and theavailable data

Can apply their knowledge andunderstanding in specificeducational and occupationalcontexts related to the field of studyas well as general educational,occupational and social contexts

Can communicate about theirunderstanding, skills and activities,with peers and supervisors

Have the learning skills to undertakefurther studies with some autonomy

1. Programme material andrecommended reading

2. Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs)3. Apply learning to workplace4. Live Lecture

Programme Components

5. Interactive question and answersession

6. Interactive Tutorial7. Assessment

Programme Components

YOUR expectations

Your EMPLOYER’sexpectations

UCD’s expectations

Expectations

At the end of this programme, studentsshould be able to…

1. Explain the major sources of Irishlaw as it applies to occupationalsafety and health

UCD’s Expectations

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At the end of this programme, students shouldbe able to…

2. Apply Irish health and safety law,and know where to locate and keep up to date with changing health andsafety legislation



3. Explain the principles of risk management in the context of OSH, hazard identification, riskassessment, and controls,and carry out simple risk assessments



4. Advise management about a wide range of OSH hazards in lowrisk environments

5. Carry out appropriate risk assessment and advise on relevant controls



6. Apply the principles of risk management to a variety of OSHhazard situations


•Clarify your own and your employer’s expectations•Negotiate with family•Plan for your study time•Be open to new ideas and concepts•Be prepared to participate•Keep an eye to the media for OSH issues

Preparation for the year ahead

• Safety, Health and Welfareat Work Act 2005• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work

(General Application) Regulations

OSH Legislation

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Programme Material

• Manual• Student Handbook• Online video media• Blackboard

• Must have student number• Generated by accepting your place

online– www.ucd.ie/apply

• UCD Connect– It provides wide range of access to

University services and information– It is the main route to Blackboard– Student email communication

Connect: Becoming aUCD Student Becoming a UCD Student

Registering Acceptingyour placeonline

Applyingonline

•UCD Connect: recommended compatibleinternet browser is Internet Explorer 6.0•More information:www.ucd.ie/itservices/ucdconnect

Connect: Becoming aUCD Student

• Log on to www.ucd.ie/apply• Undergraduates Certs/Diplomas• X285 Major code• Email address vital• Additional Information — choice of centrefrom drop-down list

Applying online

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• Log on to www.ucd.ie/apply• User ID and Password• Application to the Certificate X285appears as ‘Processed’• Status appears as ‘Offered’• Click on Drop-down list in the‘Decision’ field• Select ‘Accepted’• Submit to record your acceptance

Accepting your place online Registration and Fees

• UCD Connectwww.ucd.ie• UCD student number (may already

have one)• Date of birth: DDMMYY• Access problems: [email protected]

Registration and Fees

•My Records• Student Information System (SIS)• If you are asked to enter a SIS log-in you should use your student number and DDMMYY• Terms of usage > then press ‘Continue’and you will be brought to another page

Step 1 – Personal Information

•On this page click the button that says ENTER REGISTRATION PROCESS•Welcome to UCD page

• Personal details, e.g. address• Survey questions• Accommodation• Continue without applying

• Pay your fees online• Summary

Step 2 – Module Registration

• You will be automatically registered tocore modules• No need to register for main labs / tutorials >continue•Where can I find help?

• http://www.ucd.ie/students/registration.htmlIncludes video guide• [email protected]• 01 716 1555

To summarise: only 2 steps…

• Step 1 – Personal Information• Confirm personal details• Complete online survey• Apply for Accommodation

(optional)• Pay Fees• Summary

• Step 2 – Module Registration• Pre-registered to modules

which are on your programme

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• The UCD eLearning environment is basedon the Blackboard software. Your lecturerswill use this for the classes• Blackboard provides access to your coursenotes, lecture slides, project specs andsubject forums where you and your classcan discuss various topics

Blackboard

• You can access Blackboard through MyCourses tab in UCD Connect• Your Blackboard username will be the sameas your UCD Connect login ID• Students will automatically receive aBlackboard account when they register for acourse, but it may take a few days beforeyour courses are actually assigned on thecentral registration system

Blackboard

• Can also access Blackboard throughhttp://elearning.ucd.ie

Blackboard

You will see a list of your own courses. Eachuser will view different courses listed

UCD Connect– My Courses eLearning

Blackboard –Course Announcements

Blackboard –Courses Information

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Blackboard –Staff Information Sending an email

Sending an email Blackboard – Courses Documents

Tel.: 01–716 2700IT Centres• Student Help Desk

01–716 1555• [email protected]• www.ucd.ie/studentdesk

Tierney Building

I still need help!

• Blackboard• [email protected]• Online applications team

[email protected]–716 143201–716 1439

I still need help!

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In your Programme Manual• Read the Introduction• Read Chapter 1• Attempt the SAQs in Chapter 1• Access and explore Blackboard

Preparation for next week

•Safety•Health•Welfare•Accident•Risk Management•Safety Management

Some OSH terminology