Occupational risk management

Type of study	Bachelor
Language of instruction	English
Code	040-0616/02
Abbreviation	MPR
Course title	Occupational risk management
Credits	4
Coordinating department	Department of Occupational and Process Safety
Course coordinator	Ing. Lucie Kocůrková, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. Introduction to the subject (OSH risk management and its importance. Relation to other risk assessments in the field of safety and health. Legal framework of OSH risk management.).
2. The general process of risk management (ISO 31 000) and its application in the area of OSH.
3. Preparing for risk assessment in OSH.
4. Assessment of occupational risks (risk identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation and prioritization): procedures, methods and tools - I .part;
5. Assessment of occupational risks (risk identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation and prioritization): procedures, methods and tools - II. part;
6. Treatment of occupational risks (General prevention principles. Hierarchy of controls. Residual risks and risk transfer. Cost-benefit analysis. Risk treatment plan.) – I. part.
7. Treatment of occupational risks (General prevention principles. Hierarchy of controls. Residual risks and risk transfer. Cost-benefit analysis. Risk treatment plan.) – II. part.
Overview of key groups of occupational risks (characteristics, risk sources and possible consequences, vulnerable professions / sectors, principles of prevention, legal framework):
8. Physical risks – I. part.
9. Physical risks – II. part.
10. Chemical risks.
11. Biological risks.
12. Ergonomic risks.
13. Emerging occupational risks.

E-learning

Study materials are shared within a team created in MS Teams for the respective group.

Literature

EU OSH legislation: Directive 89/391 - OSH "Framework Directive" + further directives focusing on specific aspects of safety and health at work directives (see https://osha.europa.eu/en/legislation/directives/directives-intro)
ISO 31000:2018 Risk management - Principles and guidelines.
Guidance on risk assessment at work. European Commission. Luxembourg, 1996. .
Risk assessment essentials. EU-OSHA, 2007. https://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/risk-assessment-tool.

Advised literature

IEC 31010:2009 Risk management - Risk assessment techniques.
STELLMAN, J. M. (ed.). Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety. II: Hazards. 4th ed. Geneva: International Labour Office, 1998. .
Risk management, Interactive tools. Health and Safety Executive (HSE), UK: http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/index.htm.

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