| Course Unit Code | 040-1112/01 |
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| Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 5 ECTS credits |
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| Type of Course Unit * | Choice-compulsory |
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| Level of Course Unit * | First Cycle, Second Cycle |
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| Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Winter, Summer Semester |
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| SIK117 | Ing. Lucie Kocůrková, Ph.D. |
| PET380 | Ing. Lukáš Petik |
| Summary |
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| The course is focused on risk management in the workplace. The ability to assess occupational risks and to propose effective measures to treat them is one of the key competencies of OSH professionals. Students will get acquainted with common workplace hazards (risks), with procedures, methods/techniques and tools for their assessment and with fundamental principles regarding prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. The course is linked to ISO 45001:2018, ISO 31000:2018 and IEC310010:2019 standards. A teamwork-based practical project present core part of the course. Students will have the opportunity to work on case studies from real companies and to carry out assessment of occupational risks in practice. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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- Explain the importance and role of risk assessment and risk management in the OSH field.
- Interpret the requirements of regulations, standards and good practice in the field of occupational risk management.
- Apply the general risk management process (e.g. according to ISO 31000) in the OSH field.
- Applies selected procedures, methods/techniques and tools for occupational risk assessment.
- Assess the OSH risks and propose adequate controls.
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| Course Contents |
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1. Introduction (OSH risk management and its importance. Relation to other risk assessments in the field of HSE/Safety and Security. Legal framework of OSH risk management.).
2. Basic concepts and vocabulary
3. The general process of risk management and its application in the area of OSH.
4. Workplace hazards – part I (safety, physical).
5. Workplace hazards – part II (chemical, biological).
6. Workplace hazards – part III (ergonomic, psychosocial).
7. Preparation for risk assessment in OSH.
8. Identification of occupational risks.
9. Analysis and evaluation of occupational risks.
10. Treatment of occupational risks (General prevention principles. Hierarchy of controls. Residual risks and risk transfer. Cost-benefit analysis. Risk treatment plan.) – part I.
11. Treatment of occupational risks (General prevention principles. Hierarchy of controls. Residual risks and risk transfer. Cost-benefit analysis. Risk treatment plan.) – part II.
12. New and emerging risks.
13. Reserve
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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Guidance on risk assessment at work. European Commission. Luxembourg, 1996. ISBN 92-827-4278-4.
Training Package on Workplace Risk Assessment and Management for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. ILO, 2013. ISBN 978-92-2-127064-5 (print), ISBN 978-92-2-127065-2 (web pdf).
Guide for Risk Assessment in Small and Medium Enterprises. 10: Risk Assessment – General Guide. ISSA, 2010. ISBN 978-3-941441-69-9.
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Guidance on risk assessment at work. European Commission. Luxembourg, 1996. ISBN 92-827-4278-4.
Training Package on Workplace Risk Assessment and Management for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. ILO, 2013. ISBN 978-92-2-127064-5 (print), ISBN 978-92-2-127065-2 (web pdf).
Guide for Risk Assessment in Small and Medium Enterprises. 10: Risk Assessment – General Guide. ISSA, 2010. ISBN 978-3-941441-69-9.
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| Recommended Reading: |
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HSE Managing risks and risk assessment at work: https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/index.htm.
EU-OSHA Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA): https://oiraproject.eu/cs.
ISO 31000: 2018 Risk management – Guidelines.
IEC 31010:2019 Risk management – Risk assessment techniques.
ISO45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.
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HSE Managing risks and risk assessment at work: https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/index.htm.
EU-OSHA Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA): https://oiraproject.eu/cs.
ISO 31000: 2018 Risk management – Guidelines.
IEC 31010:2019 Risk management – Risk assessment techniques.
ISO45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.
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| Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials, Project work |
| Assesment methods and criteria |
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| Tasks are not Defined |