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Course Stream OES1 - OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health &Safety · 24 August 2017
APPROVED
OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & SafetyAwards
No Programme Award Assigned
Course Stream Code: OES1
Mode of Delivery: Full Time
No. of Semesters : 2
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Embedded Award: No
Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)
Course: HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety
Discipline: College of Science
Location: NUIG
Course Stream Director: MARIE COGGINS
Educational Aim of Course Stream: n/a
Clearing House Code: GYS171.
Course Stream OES1 - OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health &Safety · 24 August 2017
Semester Schedules
Code: 1OES1 / Location: NUIG / 60 ECTS / Semester 1
Optional
Mod Code Module Title Co-ordinator Level ECTSCredits
FT ContactHours
PT ContactHours
WrittenAssessment
ContinuousAssessment
Oral, AudioVisual orPracticalAssessment
Department-basedAssessment
Research Study Abroad Computer-basedAssessment
IE520 Ergonomics(Approved) (Part 1 of 2 )
8 10 49.50 0.00 60 40 0 0 0 0 0
IE5100 PhysicalErgonomics(Approved) (Part 1 of 2 )
8 5 36.00 0.00 50 50 0 0 0 0 0
CE6118 EnvironmentalEngineering(Approved)
8 5 2.00 0.00 80 20 0 0 0 0 0
HP6104 ResearchMethods(OccH)(Approved)
8 5 2.00 2.00 0 100 0 0 0 0 0
HP6105 ResearchMethodsQualitative(OccH)(Approved) (Part 1 of 2 )
8 5 2.00 0.00 0 100 0 0 0 0 0
Course Stream OES1 - OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health &Safety · 24 August 2017
Core
Mod Code Module Title Co-ordinator Level ECTSCredits
FT ContactHours
PT ContactHours
WrittenAssessment
ContinuousAssessment
Oral, AudioVisual orPracticalAssessment
Department-basedAssessment
Research Study Abroad Computer-basedAssessment
LW3113 Health &Safety andEnvironmentalLaw (Approved)( Part 1 of 2 )
8 10 48.00 0.00 80 20 0 0 0 0 0
HP1100 OccupationalHealth andWellbeing(Approved) (Part 1 of 2 )
8 10 2.25 0.00 70 30 0 0 0 0 0
PH5111 ExposureScience(Approved) (Part 1 of 2 )
8 10 49.17 0.00 70 0 30 0 0 0 0
IE522 Safety AndRiskManagement(Approved) (Part 1 of 2 )
8 10 3.04 0.00 70 30 0 0 0 0 0
Course Stream OES1 - OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health &Safety · 24 August 2017
Code: 1OES1 / Location: NUIG / 60 ECTS / Semester 2
Optional
Mod Code ModuleTitle
Co-ordinator Level ECTSCredits
FT ContactHours
PT ContactHours
WrittenAssessment
ContinuousAssessment
Oral, AudioVisual orPracticalAssessment
Department-basedAssessment
Research Study Abroad Computer-basedAssessment
IE323 InformationSystemsErgonomics(Approved)
8 5 24.00 0.00 70 30 0 0 0 0 0
IE520 Ergonomics(Approved) (Part 2 of 2 )
8 10 49.50 0.00 60 40 0 0 0 0 0
IE5100 PhysicalErgonomics(Approved) (Part 2 of 2 )
8 5 36.00 0.00 50 50 0 0 0 0 0
HP6105 ResearchMethodsQualitative(OccH)(Approved) (Part 2 of 2 )
8 5 2.00 0.00 0 100 0 0 0 0 0
Core
Mod Code Module Title Co-ordinator Level ECTSCredits
FT ContactHours
PT ContactHours
WrittenAssessment
ContinuousAssessment
Oral, AudioVisual orPracticalAssessment
Department-basedAssessment
Research Study Abroad Computer-basedAssessment
LW3113 Health &Safety andEnvironmentalLaw (Approved)( Part 2 of 2 )
8 10 48.00 0.00 80 20 0 0 0 0 0
HP1100 OccupationalHealth andWellbeing(Approved) (Part 2 of 2 )
8 10 2.25 0.00 70 30 0 0 0 0 0
PH5111 ExposureScience(Approved) (Part 2 of 2 )
8 10 49.17 0.00 70 0 30 0 0 0 0
IE522 Safety AndRiskManagement(Approved) (Part 2 of 2 )
8 10 3.04 0.00 70 30 0 0 0 0 0
Course Stream OES1 - OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health &Safety · 24 August 2017
Year 1 Awards :
Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Exit Only)
Course Stream OES1 - OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health &Safety · 24 August 2017
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Course Stream OES1 - OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health &Safety · 24 August 2017
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CORA COSTELLO 0023560S
CLAIRE MITCHELL 0023293S
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JOAN LALLY 0103579S
IE520: Ergonomics( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Details
Title Short: Ergonomics APPROVED
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: IE520
ECTS Credits: 10
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Valid From: 2017-18 (01-09-17 – 31-08-18)
Teaching Period: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Module Delivered in 20 programme(s)
Module Owner: ENDA FRANCIS FALLON
Module Discipline: ME - Mechanical Engineering
Module Level: Common
Module Description: Anthropometrics, Task Analysis, Posture Assessment, Manual Handling, Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders(WRMDs), Display Screen Equipment, Workstation Design, Hand Tools Design and Assessment, Design for Assembly,Ergonomics in the Design Process, Shift Work, Working Time, Evaluation. Introduction to Systems, Task Analysis, Vision,Information Processing, Short Term Memory, Working Memory, Long Term Memory. Selective, Divided, Focused, andSustained Attention. Static Information, Dynamic information. Visual Capabilities.Displaying Information. Typography,Arrangements of Components. Compatibility Relationships. Situation Awareness, Allocation of Functions, Selected Topicsin Human Factors, Systems and Artifact Evaluation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 The ability to identify, formulate, analyse, and solve ergonomic design and assessment problems
LO2 Analyse and represent tasks for inclusion in the design process
LO3 To establish user requirements through the analysis of human machine systems
LO4 To comprehend the measurement of body size, shape, strength and working capacity and their application to ergonomic design andassessment problems
LO5 To comprehend the role of standards and regulations in ergonomics design and assessment problems
LO6 To adopt a user centered approach to ergonomic design problems, particularly with respect to human machine systems
LO7 To develop task analysis of existing and envisioned human machine systems
LO8 The ability to utilize a selection of ergonomic tools and methods in a user centered design and assessment approach
LO9 To utilize mock ups and models to explore and present solutions to ergonomics design and assessment problems
LO10 Understand the role of the human in human-machine systems
LO11 Understand the way in which information is processed by humans
LO12 Assess and specify aspects of visual and auditory displays to improve human information processing in specified tasks
LO13 Design and develop the configuration and layout of displays and controls at workstations
LO14 Analyse and represent tasks for inclusion in the design process
LO15 Evaluate selected human-machine systems and synthesize specifications for improved versions of them
IE520: Ergonomics( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Physical ErgonomicsAnthropometrics, task analysis, posture assessment, manual handling, work related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), display screen equipment,workstations, hand tools, design for assembly, ergonomics in the design process, shift work, working time
Written Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
Paper 1 -Written
N/A 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 25.00 100 40 First Sitting Semester 1 n/a 2:00 True
Common Paper Actual: IE5100 / Physical Ergonomics / Bond Description:n/a
Paper 2 -Written
N/A 10,11,12,13,14,15 35.00 100 40 First Sitting Semester 2 n/a 2:00 True
Common Paper Actual: IE323 / Information Systems Ergonomics / Bond Description:N/A
Paper 1 -Written
N/A 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 25.00 100 40 Second Sitting Autumn n/a 2:00 True
Common Paper Actual: IE5100 / Physical Ergonomics / Bond Description:n/a
Paper 2 -Written
N/A 10,11,12,13,14,15 35.00 100 40 Second Sitting Autumn n/a 2:00 True
Common Paper Actual: IE323 / Information Systems Ergonomics / Bond Description:N/A
Continuous Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcome addressed % oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
ContinuousAssessment1
Thestudents willundertakelaboratoryworkinvolvingthecollection ofErgonomicsdata. Thisdata willthen beused toaddress oneor moreErgonomicproblems.There willbe noopportunityto repeatthis work inthe autumn.The markobtained willbe carriedforward.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 25.00 100 40 FirstSitting
Semester 1 n/a 0 True
ContinuousAssessment2
Carry out anevaluationof a human-machinesystem,prepare aposter andoralpresentationand presentpublicly atanorganisedpresentationsession.
10,11,12,13,14,15 15.00 100 40 FirstSitting
Semester 1 n/a 0 True
ContinuousAssessment3
Carried overfrom 1stSitting
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 40.00 100 40 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 0 True
No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment
No Department-based Assessment
No Research
No Study Abroad
No Computer-based Assessment
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
IE520: Ergonomics( Semester:1 Optional )
IE520: Ergonomics( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description Learning Outcomes Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture Normal Lecture Load - 2 Hour Blocks 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 48 EveryWeek
48.00
Lab Data Collection 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 24 Over TwoSemesters
1.00
Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)
No Description 55 Over TwoSemesters
2.29
Lecturer-SupervisedLearning (Contact)
Evaluation Project, Problem Solving 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 12 Over TwoSemesters
0.50
Total Hours 139.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 51.79
Total Weekly Contact Hours 49.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Pamela McCauley Bush 2012, Ergonomics: Foundational Principles, Applications, and Technologies, 1st Ed., CRC Press [ISBN:9781439804452]
Mark S. Sanders, Ernest J. McCormick 1993, Human factors in engineering and design, 7th Ed., McGraw-Hill New York [ISBN: 007054901X]
Stephen Pheasant and Christine M. Haslegrave 2006, Bodyspace, 3rd Ed., Boca Raton, FL ; Taylor & Francis, 2005, c2006. Boca Raton FL[ISBN: 0415285208]
Martin Helander 2001, A guide to the ergonomics of manufacturing, London ; Taylor & Francis, c1995. London UK [ISBN: 0748401229]
edited by Vern Putz-Anderson 1988, Cumulative trauma disorders, Taylor & Francis London [ISBN: 9780850664058]
Supplementary Book Resources
Neville Stanton... [et al.] 2005, Handbook of human factors and ergonomics methods, Boca Raton, Fla. ; CRC, c2005. Boca Raton FL [ISBN:0415287006]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Website: Health and Safety Authority (IRL)HSA Website, HSA, Dublin Irelandhttp://www.hsa.ie/eng/
Website: Irish Ergonomics SocietyIES Website, IES, Irelandhttp://www.irishergonomics.com/
Website: Health and Safety Executive (UK)HSE(UK) Website, HSE, UKhttp://www.hse.gov.uk/
Website: Human Factors and Ergonomics SocietyHFES (Website), HFES, San Diego (USA)https://www.hfes.org/web/Default.aspx
Website: Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (UK)CIEHF Website, CIEHF, Loughborough, UKhttp://www.ergonomics.org.uk/
Website: International Ergonomics AssociationIES Website, IEA, Parishttp://www.iea.cc/
Module Full Time Equivalent
Module Full Time Equivalent
Discipline %
Mechanical Engineering 100
Module Delivered in
Course Stream Code Course Stream Title
AP1 AP1 M.Appl.Sc.(Taught)(F/T) (Approved)
AP2 AP2 M.Appl.Sc. (Taught)(P/T) (Approved)
APE1 APE1 Masters of Applied Science (Enterprise Systems) (Approved)
APE2 APE2 Masters of Applied Science (Enterprise Systems) (P/T) (Approved)
EM1 EM1 Erasmus (Approved)
HH1 HH1 Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Occup. Health & Safety & Hygiene) (Approved)
HI1 HI1 Master Of Engineering Design (Approved)
HOH1 HOH1 Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Occupational Health and Safety) (Approved)
MEME1 MEME1 Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Approved)
MOH1 MOH1 Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) (Approved)
OA1 OA1 Visiting Students (Approved)
OEH1 OEH1 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OEH2 OEH2 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time) (Approved)
OES1 OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OES2 OES2 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time) (Approved)
OP1 OP1 M.Sc.Degree(Occupational Health & Safety &Ergonomics) (Approved)
SPD1 SPD1 Structured Ph.D (Medicine) (Approved)
SPE1 SPE1 Structured PhD (Engineering) (Approved)
SPE2 SPE2 Structured PhD (Engineering) part time (Approved)
SWB1 SWB1 Science Without Borders (Approved)
Module Instructors
Module Instructors
Staff Member Staff Email
ENDA FRANCIS FALLON [email protected]
MARTINA KELLY [email protected]
WILLIAM KELLY [email protected]
BONAVENTURE KENNEDY [email protected]
IE5100: Physical Ergonomics
( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Details
Title Short: Physical Ergonomics APPROVED
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: IE5100
ECTS Credits: 5
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Valid From: 2017-18 (01-09-17 – 31-08-18)
Teaching Period: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Module Delivered in 4 programme(s)
Module Owner: ENDA FRANCIS FALLON
Module Discipline: ME - Mechanical Engineering
Module Level: Common
Module Description: Anthropometrics, Task Analysis, Posture Assessment, Manual Handling, Work Related MusculoskeletalDisorders (WRMDs), Display Screen Equipment, Workstation Design, Hand Tools Design and Assessment,Design for Assembly, Ergonomics in the Design Process, Shift Work, Working Time, Evaluation
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 The ability to identify, formulate, analyse, and solve ergonomics design and assessment problems
LO2 Analyse and represent tasks for inclusion in the design and development process
LO3 To establish user requirements through the analysis of human machine systems
LO4 To comprehend the measurement of body size, shape, strength, and working capacity and their application to ergonomicdesign and assessment problems
LO5 To comprehend the role of standards and regulations in ergonomic design and assessment problems
LO6 To adopt a user centered approach to ergonomic design problems, particularity with respect to human machine systems
LO7 To develop task analysis of existing and envisioned human machine systems
LO8 The ability to utilize a selection of ergonomic tools and methods in a user centered design and assessment approach
LO9 To utilize mock ups and models to explore and present solutions to ergonomics design and assessment problems
IE5100: Physical Ergonomics
( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Physical ErgonomicsAnthropometrics, task analysis, posture assessment, manual handling work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs), display screenequipment, workstations, hand tools, design for assembly, ergonomics in the design process, shift work, working time
Written Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
Paper 1 -Written
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 50.00 100 40 FirstSitting
Semester 1 n/a 2:00 True
Common Paper Actual: IE520 / Ergonomics / Bond Description:N/A
Paper 1 -Written
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 50.00 100 40 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 2:00 True
Common Paper Actual: IE520 / Ergonomics / Bond Description:N/A
Continuous Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
ContinuousAssessment1
Thestudents willundertakelaboratoryworkinvolvingthecollection ofErgonomicdata. Thisdate willthen beused toaddressone or moreErgonomicsproblems.There willbe noopportunityto repeatthecontinuousassessmentwork in theAutumn.The markobtained inSemester 1/ Spring willbe carriedforward.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 50.00 100 0 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 0 True
ContinuousAssessment1
Carriedover fromfirst sitting -ContinuousAssessment1 Semester1 / Spring
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 50.00 100 40 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 0 True
No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment
No Department-based Assessment
No Research
No Study Abroad
No Computer-based Assessment
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
IE5100: Physical Ergonomics
( Semester:1 Optional )
IE5100: Physical Ergonomics
( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes
Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 30 EveryWeek
30.00
Lab No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 10 EverySecondWeek
5.00
Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)
No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 55 PerSemester
4.58
Lecture Assignement 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 12 PerSemester
1.00
Total Hours 107.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 40.58
Total Weekly Contact Hours 36.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Pamela McCauley Bush, Ergonomics: Foundational Principles, Applications, and Technologies, 1st Ed., CRC Press Boca Raton[ISBN: 9781439804452]
Stephen Pheasant and Christine M. Haslegrave 2006, Bodyspace, 3rd Ed., Boca Raton, FL ; Taylor & Francis, 2005, c2006. BocaRaton FL [ISBN: 0415285208]
Martin Helander 2001, A guide to the ergonomics of manufacturing, London ; Taylor & Francis, c1995. London UK [ISBN:0748401229]
Supplementary Book Resources
Neville Stanton... [et al.] 2005, Handbook of human factors and ergonomics methods, 1st Ed., Boca Raton, Fla. ; CRC, c2005.Boca Raton FL [ISBN: 0415287006]
edited by Vern Putz-Anderson 1988, Cumulative trauma disorders, Taylor & Francis London [ISBN: 9780850664058]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Website: Health and Safety Authority (HSA)HSA Website, HSA, Dublin Irelandhttp://www.hsa.ie/eng/
Website: Health and Safety Executive (HSE)HSE(UK) Website, HSE, UKhttp://www.hse.gov.uk/
Website: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (USA)HFES Website, HFES, San Diego USAhttps://www.hfes.org/web/Default.aspx
Website: Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (UK)CIEHF Website, CIEHF, Loughborough (UK)http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/
Website: Irish Ergonomics Society (IES)IES Website, IES, Irelandhttp://www.irishergonomics.com/
Module Full Time Equivalent
Module Full Time Equivalent
Discipline %
Mechanical Engineering 100
Module Delivered in
Course Stream Code Course Stream Title
OEH1 OEH1 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OEH3 OEH3 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
OES1 OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OES3 OES3 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
Module Instructors
Module Instructors
Staff Member Staff Email
ENDA FRANCIS FALLON [email protected]
CE6118: EnvironmentalEngineering( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Details
Title Short: Environmental Engineering APPROVED
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: CE6118
ECTS Credits: 5
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)
Teaching Period: Semester 1
Module Delivered in 6 programme(s)
Module Owner: MARK HEALY
Module Discipline: CE - Civil Engineering
Module Level: Honours
Module Description: his module covers: characterisation and measurement of water parameters, regulations, septic tank designand on-line resources used in the planning applications, 'passive' wastewater treatment using constructedwetlands and sand filters and issues of public acceptance; wastewater and water treatment at municipal-scale.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Recognise the importance of water and wastewater purification in today’s society and the role of the environmental engineerin the design, development and maintenance of treatment facilities.
LO2 dentify, describe and measure the main physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water, and relate their importancein terms of water quality.
LO3 List the natural purification processes that occur in natural systems, such as lakes, rivers and estuaries, and explain themechanisms behind these systems such as filtration, sedimentation and gas transfer.
LO4 Understand the processes involved in the treatment of wastewater using septic tanks, wetlands and filters, and describe theprocesses involved with the submission of an application to build such systems.
LO5 Assemble individual process units into a working water/wastewater treatment plant and assess the performance of the plantin terms of the quality of effluent in comparison with EU water/wastewater regulations.
LO6 Recognise the importance of ‘pollution swapping’ in environmental engineering and the importance of greenhouse gasemissions on design of wastewater treatment systems.
CE6118: EnvironmentalEngineering( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
No indicative content
Written Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
Paper 1 -Written
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6 80.00 100 0 FirstSitting
Semester 1 n/a 2:00 True
Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments
Paper 1 -Written
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6 80.00 0 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 2:00 True
Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments
Continuous Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
ContinuousAssessment1
Classexaminations
1,2,3,4,5,6 20.00 0 0 FirstSitting
Semester 1 n/a 0 False
ContinuousAssessment1
Classexaminations
1,2,3,4,5,6 20.00 0 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 0 False
No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment
No Department-based Assessment
No Research
No Study Abroad
No Computer-based Assessment
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
CE6118: EnvironmentalEngineering( Semester:1 Optional )
CE6118: EnvironmentalEngineering( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes
Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6 24 PerSemester
2.00
Total Hours 24.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc 2004, Wastewater engineering, 4th Ed., Boston ; McGraw-Hill, c2003. [ISBN: 0-07-041878-0]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Module Full Time Equivalent
Module Full Time Equivalent
Discipline %
Civil Engineering 100
Module Delivered in
Course Stream Code Course Stream Title
OEH1 OEH1 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OEH2 OEH2 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time) (Approved)
OEH3 OEH3 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
OES1 OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OES2 OES2 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time) (Approved)
OES3 OES3 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
HP6104: Research Methods(OccH)( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Details
Title Short: Research Methods (OccH) APPROVED
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: HP6104
ECTS Credits: 5
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Valid From: 2017-18 (01-09-17 – 31-08-18)
Teaching Period: Semester 1
Module Delivered in 6 programme(s)
Module Owner: SAOIRSE NIC GABHAINN
Module Discipline: HP - Health Promotion
Module Description: This module takes the students through the quantitative research process, from formulating researchquestions, identifying the preferred approach to testing them, developing research tools, collecting andanalysing data and critically interpreting the findings.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Have an understanding of the research process
LO2 Be able to select appropriate quantiatiave research methods for different research questions
LO3 Be able to critically review quantitative research articles
LO4 Be able to prepare a basic research protocol
LO5 Understand basic statistical techniques
LO6 Appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different quantitative methodological approaches
LO7 Have an understanding of basic quantitative data analysis techniques
LO8 Be able to execute statistical techniques employing SPSS.
HP6104: Research Methods(OccH)( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
No indicative content
No Written Assessment
Continuous Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
ContinuousAssessment1
GroupProject, Endof year inhouseexam.
1,2,3,4,5 100.00 100 40 FirstSitting
Semester 1 n/a 0 False
ContinuousAssessment1
Groupproject, endof year in-houseexam.
1,2,3,4,5 100.00 100 40 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 0 False
No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment
No Department-based Assessment
No Research
No Study Abroad
No Computer-based Assessment
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
HP6104: Research Methods(OccH)( Semester:1 Optional )
HP6104: Research Methods(OccH)( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes
Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 24 PerSemester
2.00
Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)
No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 76 PerSemester
6.33
Total Hours 100.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes
Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture No Description 1,2,3,4,5 24 PerSemester
2.00
Total Hours 24.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Beaglehole, R., Bonita, R. & Kjellstrom, T. 2006, Basic Epidemiology, 2nd ed. Ed., World Health Organisation Geneva
Bowling, A. 2009, Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services., 3rd ed. Ed., Open University PressBuckingham, UK.
Robson, C., & McCarten, K. 2016, Real World Research, 4th ed. Ed., Wiley London, UK.
Pallant, J. 2010, SPSS Survival Manual: A step-by-step guide to data analysis using SPSS., Open University Press Maidenhead,UK.
Field, A. 2011, Discovering Statistics using SPSS, 3rd ed. Ed., Sage London, UK.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Module Full Time Equivalent
Module Full Time Equivalent
Discipline %
Health Promotion 100
Module Delivered in
Course Stream Code Course Stream Title
OEH1 OEH1 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OEH2 OEH2 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time) (Approved)
OEH3 OEH3 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
OES1 OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OES2 OES2 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time) (Approved)
OES3 OES3 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
Module Instructors
Module Instructors
Staff Member Staff Email
DENISE GLAVIN [email protected]
VICTORIA HOGAN [email protected]
SAOIRSE NIC GABHAINN [email protected]
ANNE O'GRADY [email protected]
LISA PURSELL [email protected]
JANE SIXSMITH [email protected]
HP6105: Research MethodsQualitative (OccH)( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Details
Title Short: Research Methods Qualitative (OccH) APPROVED
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: HP6105
ECTS Credits: 5
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Valid From: 2017-18 (01-09-17 – 31-08-18)
Teaching Period: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Module Delivered in 4 programme(s)
Module Owner: SAOIRSE NIC GABHAINN
Module Discipline: HP - Health Promotion
Module Description: This module takes the students through the qualitative research process from formulating research areas toexplore, identifying the preferred approach, developing research tools, collecting and analysing data andcritically interpreting findings.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 have an understanding of the research process
LO2 appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different qualitative methodological approaches
LO3 be able to select appropriate qualitative research methods for different research questions and areas of exploration
LO4 have an understanding of basic qualitative analysis techniques
LO5 be able to critically review qualitative research articles
LO6 be able to prepare a basic research protocol
LO7 have an understanding of evaluation research
HP6105: Research MethodsQualitative (OccH)( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
No indicative content
No Written Assessment
Continuous Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
ContinuousAssessment1
Critique ofqualitativepaper
1,2,3,5,6,7 100.00 100 40 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 0 True
ContinuousAssessment1
Critique ofqualitativepaper
1,2,3,4,5,6 100.00 100 40 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 0 True
No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment
No Department-based Assessment
No Research
No Study Abroad
No Computer-based Assessment
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
HP6105: Research MethodsQualitative (OccH)( Semester:1 Optional )
HP6105: Research MethodsQualitative (OccH)( Semester:1 Optional )
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes
Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 24 PerSemester
2.00
Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)
No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 76 PerSemester
6.33
Total Hours 100.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Bowling, A. 2009, Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services, 3rd ed. Ed., all, Open University PressBuckingham, UK
Robson, C. & McCarten, K. 2016, Real World Research, 4th ed. Ed., Wiley UK
Rossi, P.H., Lipsey, M.W. & Freeman, H.E. 2004, Evaluation: A Systematic Approach, 7th ed. Ed., Sage Thousand Oaks, CA
Thorogood, M. & Coombes, Y. 2010, Evaluating Health Promotion: Practice and Methods, 3rd ed. Ed., Oxford University PressOxford, UK
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Module Full Time Equivalent
Module Full Time Equivalent
Discipline %
Health Promotion 100
Module Delivered in
Course Stream Code Course Stream Title
OEH1 OEH1 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OEH3 OEH3 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
OES1 OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OES3 OES3 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
Module Instructors
Module Instructors
Staff Member Staff Email
DENISE GLAVIN [email protected]
VICTORIA HOGAN [email protected]
LORRAINE MICHELLE KENT [email protected]
SAOIRSE NIC GABHAINN [email protected]
ANNE O'GRADY [email protected]
LISA PURSELL [email protected]
JANE SIXSMITH [email protected]
LW3113: Health & Safety andEnvironmental Law( Semester:1 Core )
Module Details
Title Short: Health & Safety and Environmental Law APPROVED
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: LW3113
ECTS Credits: 10
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)
Teaching Period: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Module Delivered in 6 programme(s)
Module Owner: DEIRDRE CALLANAN
Module Discipline: LAW - Law
Module Description: This module aims to examine the major pieces of legislation governing environmental, health and safetystds in the workplace and the International background to the provisions. To enhance the skills required toread and understand Acts, Regulations and the roles of the enforcement agencies responsibility forprocessing environmental, health and safety claims. Cases will be discussed and new developments will beexamined
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 To identify, locate and evaluate available and current sources of health and safety and environmental law systems to utilize inpractice
LO2 To examine, analyse, discuss and critique key health and safety legal environmental cases
LO3 To explain, and discuss critical factors that influence the practice of health and safety law and environmental law withinorganisations
LO4 To understand the enforcement agencies responsibility for processing health and safety and environmental claims
LO5 To understand and interpret relevant legislative requirements that influence work practice
LO6 To understand the importance of tracking injuries and ill health within the workplace and to comprehend the relevantlegislative requirements
LO7 To identify core legislative elements of environmental health and safety management programmes
LW3113: Health & Safety andEnvironmental Law( Semester:1 Core )
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
LegislationActs Regulations Both National and European
AgenciesHealth and Safety Authority, Injuries Board, State Claims Agency
OtherIrish Legal System, Common Law, Tort Law, EU law
Written Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
Paper 1 -Written
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 80.00 100 0 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 2:00 True
Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments
Paper 1 -Written
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 80.00 100 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 2:00 True
Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments
Continuous Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
ContinuousAssessment1
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,7 20.00 100 0 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 0 True
ContinuousAssessment1
Markscarriedforwardfrom 1stsitting
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 20.00 100 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 0 True
No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment
No Department-based Assessment
No Research
No Study Abroad
No Computer-based Assessment
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
LW3113: Health & Safety andEnvironmental Law( Semester:1 Core )
LW3113: Health & Safety andEnvironmental Law( Semester:1 Core )
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes
Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture Lectures 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 48 EveryWeek
48.00
Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)
No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 100 EveryWeek
100.00
Lecturer SupervisedLearning (Non-contact)
Assignement 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 25 PerSemester
2.08
Total Hours 173.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 150.08
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Raymond Byrne 2001, Safety, Health and Welfare at work in Ireland: A Guide, Nifast
Byrne and McCutcheon 2001, The Irish Legal Systems, 4th Ed.
Casey 2000, Constitutional Law in Ireland, 3rd Ed.
Craig and DeBurca, EC Law, Text, Cases and Materials, 2nd Ed.
Garavan 2002, The Irish Health and Safety Handbook, 2nd Ed.
McAuley and McCutcheon 2000, criminal Liability A Grammer
McMahon Binchy 2013, Law of Torts, 4th Ed.
Quill 1999, Torts in Ireland
McMahon 2002, What is the Law? Construction Health and Safety
O'Malley 2001, Sources of Law
Yvonne Scannell 2006, Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment
Kramer 2000, EC Environmental Law, 4th Ed.
Jans and Hans 2012, European Environmental Law after Lisbon, 4th Ed.
OLAOIRE 2001, Waste Management Legislation
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Various pieces of Irish Law
Other Resources
websites: www.healthandsafetyrewiew.ie, www.irlgov.ie, www.bailii.org, www.hsa.ie, www.europa.eu, www.epa.ie
Module Full Time Equivalent
Module Full Time Equivalent
Discipline %
Law 100
Module Delivered in
Course Stream Code Course Stream Title
OEH1 OEH1 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OEH2 OEH2 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time) (Approved)
OEH3 OEH3 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
OES1 OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OES2 OES2 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time) (Approved)
OES3 OES3 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
HP1100: Occupational Healthand Wellbeing( Semester:1 Core )
Module Details
Title Short: Occupational Health and Wellbeing APPROVED
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: HP1100
ECTS Credits: 10
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)
Teaching Period: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Module Delivered in 6 programme(s)
Module Owner: VICTORIA HOGAN
Module Discipline: HP - Health Promotion
Module Description: no description provided
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Explain the role of occupational and environmental health in protecting the health and safety of workers and the community.
LO2 Assess and manage health issues arising from exposure to physical, chemical, psychological and ergonomic hazards withinthe workplace.
LO3 Select and evaluate available and current sources of occupational and environmental health information to utilise in practice.
LO4 Design and implement appropriate occupational health management techniques to reduce risks to tolerable levels within theorganisation.
LO5 Analyse relevant legislative requirements that influence occupational and environmental health practice.
LO6 Apply the principles of workplace health promotion.
LO7 Synthesize knowledge of health psychology for occupational and environmental health management.
HP1100: Occupational Healthand Wellbeing( Semester:1 Core )
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Occupational Health and WellbeingIntroduction to Occupational and Environmental Health Health Management Toxicology and Chemical Exposure Physical AgentsErgonomic Agents Biological Agents Current issues in occupational and environmental health Occupational Health Psychology Workplacehealth promotion
Written Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
Paper 1 -Written
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 70.00 100 0 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 2:00 True
Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments
Paper 1 -Written
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 100.00 100 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 2:00 True
Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments
Continuous Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
ContinuousAssessment1
n/a 1,2,3,4,5 30.00 100 0 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 0 True
No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment
No Department-based Assessment
No Research
No Study Abroad
No Computer-based Assessment
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
HP1100: Occupational Healthand Wellbeing( Semester:1 Core )
HP1100: Occupational Healthand Wellbeing( Semester:1 Core )
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes
Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 27 PerSemester
2.25
Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)
In class and other assignments 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 60 Over TwoSemesters
2.50
Independent Learning No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 120 Over TwoSemesters
5.00
Total Hours 207.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.75
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.25
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Snashall, D. & Patel, D. 2012, ABC of Occupational and Environmental Medicine., Wiley-Blackwell
Friis, R.H. 2015, Occupational health and safety for the 21st century, Jones & Bartlett Learning
Smedley et al. 2007, Oxford Handbook of Occupational Health, Oxford University Press
Harrington et al. 2006, Occupational Health - Pocket Consultant, Blackwell Scientific Publications
Supplementary Book Resources
Friss, R.H., Essentials of Environmental Health, Jones & Bartlett Learning
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Module Full Time Equivalent
Module Full Time Equivalent
Discipline %
Health Promotion 100
Module Delivered in
Course Stream Code Course Stream Title
OEH1 OEH1 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OEH2 OEH2 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time) (Approved)
OEH3 OEH3 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
OES1 OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OES2 OES2 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time) (Approved)
OES3 OES3 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
PH5111: Exposure Science( Semester:1 Core )
Module Details
Title Short: Exposure Science APPROVED
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: PH5111
ECTS Credits: 10
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)
Teaching Period: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Module Delivered in 6 programme(s)
Module Owner: MARIE COGGINS
Module Discipline: EP - Physics
Source: MSc/HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety
Module Level: Common
Module Description: This module aims to provide students with the fundamental principles of occupational hygiene andenvironmental assessment. Students will develop specific skills and competencies to anticipate, evaluateand control occupational and environmental hazards through practical application
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Understand the role of occupational and environmental assessment in protecting the health and well being of the worker andthe community
LO2 Anticipate exposure risks to the worker and the environment arising from biological chemical and physical hazards at work
LO3 Assess exposure risk arising from the presence of physical, chemical and biological hazards in the work environment
LO4 Select and apply appropriate measurement tools and protocols for assessing occupational and environmental hazards
LO5 Analyse and interpret occupational and environmental assessment data
LO6 Communicate the results from occupational and environmental assessments both orally and in written form
LO7 Develop policies for management of exposure risks to the worker and the environment arising from work activities
LO8 Appreciate the need for continuous professional development in this area
PH5111: Exposure Science( Semester:1 Core )
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
MeasurementMeasurement of aerosols and gases, biological and physical agents generated from work activities
Sampling strategiesSampling strategies for toxic substances, testing compliance with occupational exposure and licence compliance monitoring, exposureassessment reports, communication
ControlHierarchy of controls, ventilation design and testing, noise and vibration reduction and control, personal protective equipment
Written Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
Paper 1 -Written
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 70.00 100 35 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 2:00 True
Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments
Paper 1 -Written
n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 70.00 100 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 2:00 True
Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments
No Continuous Assessment
Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
Practical 1 16 labhours, 6laboratoryreports on 6topics
3,4,5,6,8 30.00 100 15 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 0 True
Practical 1 Lab markare carriedforwardfrom firstsitting
3,4,5,6,8 30.00 100 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 0 True
No Department-based Assessment
No Research
No Study Abroad
No Computer-based Assessment
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
PH5111: Exposure Science( Semester:1 Core )
PH5111: Exposure Science( Semester:1 Core )
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes
Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture Lectures 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 48 EveryWeek
48.00
Lab 6 laboratory practicals, 4 hours ofdemonstrations/workshops
16 Over TwoSemesters
0.67
Tutorial No Description 12 Over TwoSemesters
0.50
Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)
No Description 100 Over TwoSemesters
4.17
Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)
Written assignments, lab reports 32 Over TwoSemesters
1.33
Total Hours 208.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 54.67
Total Weekly Contact Hours 49.17
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Cherrie, J.W., Howie, R.M., and Semple, S. 2010, Monitoring for health hazards at work, 4th Ed., all, Blackwell
Gardiner, K and Harrington, J.M., 2005, Occupational Hygiene, 3rd Ed., all
Health and Safety Executive UK, Various guidance document as recommended in class
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Journal articles: Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science and Technology, Atmospheric Environment,Environmental Monitoring and Assessmentvarious
Module Full Time Equivalent
Module Full Time Equivalent
Discipline %
Physics 100
Module Delivered in
Course Stream Code Course Stream Title
OEH1 OEH1 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OEH2 OEH2 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time) (Approved)
OEH3 OEH3 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
OES1 OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OES2 OES2 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time) (Approved)
OES3 OES3 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
IE522: Safety And RiskManagement( Semester:1 Core )
Module Details
Title Short: Safety And Risk Management APPROVED
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: IE522
ECTS Credits: 10
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Valid From: 2017-18 (01-09-17 – 31-08-18)
Teaching Period: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Module Delivered in 24 programme(s)
Module Owner: PAT DONNELLAN
Module Discipline: ME - Mechanical Engineering
Module Description: This module aims to provide students with a framework for managing occupational and environmental safetyand risk in all workplaces
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Recognise and discuss basic safety terminology and concepts as they apply to occupational and environmental conditions
LO2 Explain the multifactorial theory of accident causation
LO3 Describe and critique models used to explain the causes of accidents, both occupational and environmental and to promteprevention
LO4 Appraise the role of risk perception in accident causation and assess the principles underlying behaviour
LO5 Discover and recommend methodologies to assess the human contribution to risk
LO6 Perform risk assessments using validated methodologies and judge their effective application to safety systems
LO7 Summarise and justify the cost and acceptability of risk
LO8 Assess the hazards and risks associated with specific work environments
LO9 Formulate and recommend methodologies for the recognition, evaluation and control of workplace occupational andenvironmental risk and justify their application
LO10 Recognise and specify the components of an integrated management system for managing occupational and environmentalrisk
LO11 Recognise and specify proprietary and non-proprietary management standards including ISO14001 and OHSAS18001
IE522: Safety And RiskManagement( Semester:1 Core )
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Framework for safety and safety conceptsBasic safety terminology, risk assessment methodologies 25%
Risk assessmentRisk assessment models, methodologies, quantification of risk, human perception of risk, risk control in specific work environments 25%
Incident and root cause analysisThe role of risk perception in accident causation, accident analysis, prevention strategies 25%
Safety managementComponents of proprietary and non-proprietary safety management systems 25%
Written Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcome addressed % oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
Paper 1 -Written
N/A 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 70.00 100 0 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 2:00 True
Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments
Paper 1 -Written
N/A 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 70.00 100 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 2:00 True
Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments
Continuous Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
ContinuousAssessment1
n/a 1,2 30.00 100 0 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 0 True
ContinuousAssessment1
n/a 1,2 30.00 100 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 0 True
No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment
No Department-based Assessment
No Research
No Study Abroad
No Computer-based Assessment
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
IE522: Safety And RiskManagement( Semester:1 Core )
IE522: Safety And RiskManagement( Semester:1 Core )
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes
Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture No of lectures hours 48 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 2 EveryWeek
2.00
Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)
No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 100 Over TwoSemesters
4.17
Field Work 5 industrial site visits, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 25 Over TwoSemesters
1.04
Directed Learning Site Visit reports 20 hours Project 30 hours 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 50 Over TwoSemesters
2.08
Total Hours 177.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.29
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.04
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Levenson, N 2011, Engineering a Safer World: Systems Thinking Aplied to Safety, MIT Press
Vincoli J W 1993, Basic Guide to System Safety
Health & Safety Laboratories 2000, Review of Hazard identification Techniques
US Department of Defence 2012, Mil-Std-882E System Safety
Health & Safety Executive 2009, HSG48 Reducing Error and Influencing Behaviour
Leape L et al 2009, Transforming healthcare: a safety imperative., 18 Ed., Quality and Safety in Health Care
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Accident Analysis and Prevention Accident Analysis and Prevention, Safety Science, Journal of Safety Research
Other Resources
www.hsa.ie: INFO
www.Irishstatute.ie: INFO
www.hse.gov.uk: INFO
https://osha/europa/eu/: INFO
www.epa.ie: INFO
http://www.library.nuigalway.ie/media/jameshardima: INFO
Module Full Time Equivalent
Module Full Time Equivalent
Discipline %
Mechanical Engineering 100
Module Delivered in
Course Stream Code Course Stream Title
AP1 AP1 M.Appl.Sc.(Taught)(F/T) (Approved)
AP2 AP2 M.Appl.Sc. (Taught)(P/T) (Approved)
APE1 APE1 Masters of Applied Science (Enterprise Systems) (Approved)
APE2 APE2 Masters of Applied Science (Enterprise Systems) (P/T) (Approved)
BM1 BM1 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Approved)
EM1 EM1 Erasmus (Approved)
EST11 EST11 M.Eng.Sc.Degree Taught (F/T) (Approved)
EST12 EST12 M.Eng.Sc.Degree Taught (P/T) (Approved)
HH1 HH1 Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Occup. Health & Safety & Hygiene) (Approved)
HI1 HI1 Master Of Engineering Design (Approved)
HOH1 HOH1 Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Occupational Health and Safety) (Approved)
MOH1 MOH1 Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) (Approved)
MSO2 MSO2 M.Sc. Occupational Health and Safety (Approved)
MSO3 MSO3 Higher Diploma in Applied Science(Occupational Health and Safety) (Approved)
OA1 OA1 Visiting Students (Approved)
OEH1 OEH1 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OEH2 OEH2 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time) (Approved)
OEH3 OEH3 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
OES1 OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OES2 OES2 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time) (Approved)
OES3 OES3 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
OP1 OP1 M.Sc.Degree(Occupational Health & Safety &Ergonomics) (Approved)
SPE1 SPE1 Structured PhD (Engineering) (Approved)
SPE2 SPE2 Structured PhD (Engineering) part time (Approved)
IE323: Information SystemsErgonomics( Semester:2 Optional )
Module Details
Title Short: Information Systems Ergonomics APPROVED
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: IE323
ECTS Credits: 5
NFQ Level: 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Valid From: 2017-18 (01-09-17 – 31-08-18)
Teaching Period: Semester 2
Module Delivered in 10 programme(s)
Module Owner: ENDA FRANCIS FALLON
Module Discipline: ME - Mechanical Engineering
Module Level: Common
Module Description: Introduction to Systems, Task Analysis, Vision, Information Processing, Short Term Memory, WorkingMemory, Long Term Memory. Selective, Divided, Focused, and Sustained Attention. Static Information,Dynamic information. Visual Capabilities.Displaying Information. Typography, Arrangements ofComponents. Compatibility Relationships. Situation Awareness, Allocation of Functions, Selected Topics inHuman Factors, Systems and Artefact Evaluation
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Understand the role of the human in machine systems
LO2 Understand the way in which information is processed by humans
LO3 Assess and specify aspects of visual and auditory displays to improve human information processing in specified tasks
LO4 Design and develop the configuration and layout of displays and controls at work stations
LO5 Analyse and represent tasks for inclusion in the design process
LO6 Evaluate selected human machine systems and synthesize specifications for improved versions of them
IE323: Information SystemsErgonomics( Semester:2 Optional )
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Introduction to Information Systems ErgonomicsTask analysis, Information Processing, Memory. Selective, Attention. Static Information, Dynamic information. Visual Capabilities.Displayinginformation. Typography, arrangements of components. Allocation of Functions, Situation Awareness. Evaluation of Human-MachineSystems
Written Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
Paper 1 -Written
N/A 1,2,3,4,5,6 70.00 100 40 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 2:00 True
Common Paper Actual: IE520 / Ergonomics / Bond Description:N/A
Paper 1 -Written
N/A 1,2,3,4,5,6 70.00 100 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 2:00 True
Common Paper Actual: IE520 / Ergonomics / Bond Description:N/A
Continuous Assessment
AssessmentType
AssessmentDescription
Outcomeaddressed
% oftotal
MarksOut of
PassMarks
Sitting AssessmentPeriod
AssessmentDate
Duration Mandatory
ContinuousAssessment1
Evaluateselectedhumanmachine-systems andpresent theresults in theform of aposter andoralpresentation.It is notpossible torepeat thiscomponent.The markobtained inSemester 1will becarriedforward tothe Autumn
1,2,3,4,5 30.00 100 0 FirstSitting
Semester 2 n/a 0 True
ContinuousAssessment1
Carried overfrom FirstSitting
1,2,3,4,5,6 30.00 100 0 SecondSitting
Autumn n/a 0 True
No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment
No Department-based Assessment
No Research
No Study Abroad
No Computer-based Assessment
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
IE323: Information SystemsErgonomics( Semester:2 Optional )
IE323: Information SystemsErgonomics( Semester:2 Optional )
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes
Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload
Lecture Standard Lectures in 2 Hour Blocks 1,2,3,4,5,6 24 EveryWeek
24.00
Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)
Carry out an evaluation of a human-machine system,prepare a poster and oral presentation and present publiclyat an organised presentation session
1,2,3,4,5,6 40 Over TwoSemesters
1.67
Independent Learning Study and Review of Lecture Material 1,2,3,4,5,6 100 EveryWeek
100.00
Total Hours 164.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 125.67
Total Weekly Contact Hours 24.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Pamela McCauley Bush, Ergonomics: Foundational Principles, Applications, and Technologies, 1st Ed., CRC Press Boca RatonFL [ISBN: 9781439804452]
Mark S. Sanders, Ernest J. McCormick 1993, Human factors in engineering and design, 7th Ed., McGraw-Hill New York [ISBN:007054901X]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
website: Health and Safety Authority (HSA)HSA Website, HSA, Dublin Irelandhttp://www.hsa.ie/eng/
website: Irish Ergonomics Society (IES)IES Website, IES, Irelandhttp://www.irishergonomics.com/
website: Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human FactorsCIEHF Website, CIEHF, Loughborough UKhttp://www.ergonomics.org.uk/
website: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (USA)HFES Website, HFES, San Diego (USA)https://www.hfes.org/web/Default.aspx
website: Health and Safety Executive (UK)HSE (UK) Website, HSE, UKhttp://www.hse.gov.uk/
Website: International Ergonomics Association (IEA)IEA Website, IEA, Parishttp://www.iea.cc/
Module Full Time Equivalent
Module Full Time Equivalent
Discipline %
Mechanical Engineering 100
Module Delivered in
Course Stream Code Course Stream Title
EHS1 EHS1 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health and Safety) (Approved)
EM1 EM1 Erasmus (Approved)
HF2 HF2 Bachelor of Science (Health & Safety Systems) Honours (Approved)
NG5 NG5 Bachelor of Science (Health Studies) (Approved)
OA1 OA1 Visiting Students (Approved)
OEH1 OEH1 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OEH3 OEH3 MSc Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part-time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
OES1 OES1 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (Approved)
OES3 OES3 HDip Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (part time Nursing Graduates) (Approved)
SWB1 SWB1 Science Without Borders (Approved)
Module Instructors
Module Instructors
Staff Member Staff Email
ENDA FRANCIS FALLON [email protected]
MARTINA KELLY [email protected]