COURSE INFORMATION OUTLINE

CODE & COURSE : DUW 1012 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

PRE-REQUISITE(S) : NONE
LECTURER : SALINA BT.AHMAD
DEPARTMENT : JABATAN KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK
DELIVERY METHOD : INTERACTIVE LECTURE, QUESTION & ANSWER, VIDEO,ACTIVITY
CREDIT HOURS : 2
TOTAL THEORY HOURS : 30 HOURS

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:
1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to well defined electrical and electronic engineering procedures and practices.
2. demonstrate practical skills which includes the ability to troubleshoot, repair and do maintenance work for electrical and electronics equipment with
specialization in communications.
3. communicate effectively with the engineering community and the society at large.
4. apply creative and critical thinking in solving problem related to assigned tasks.
5. demonstrate awareness and consideration for societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities, taking into account the
need for sustainable development.
6. recognise the need for professional development and engage in independent acquisition of new knowledge and skill.
7. recognise the need for entrepreneurship.
8. demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of electrical and electronic engineering practices.
9. function individually or in teams, effectively, with a capability to be a leader.

SYNOPSIS
Occupational Safety and Health course is designed to impart understanding of the self-regulatory concepts and provisions under the Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA). This course presents the responsibilities of employers and employees in implementing and complying with the safety procedures at work. This course
provide an understanding of the key issues in OSH management, incident prevention, Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR), fire safety, occupational first
aid, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) and guide the students gradually into this multi-disciplinary science.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this course, you will be able to :
1. Identify the OSH legislation and its compliance in Malaysia.
2. Explain brieftly incident hazards, risks and safe work practices in order to maintain health and safe work environment.
3. Discuss cooperatively in responding to an accident action at workplace.
4. Adhere to the safety procedures in respective fields.
IMPLEMENTATION
No. PARTICULARS RTA CLO COURSE WORK Remarks
WEEK ( Duration )
INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH LEGISLATION QUIZ 1

1 This topic will introduce the concepts and history of 04:00 CLO 1 TEST 1 2
occupational safety and health legislation and the
basic understanding on safety and accident.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
QUIZ 1
2 This topic will describe the concept of occupational 04: 00 CLO 1 2
safety and health management system. TEST 1

INCIDENT PREVENTION
QUIZ 2
This topic will explain the concepts of incident, theory
3 04: 00 2
on accident causation and cost involved in an CLO 2 TEST 1
accident.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND FIRE

SAFETY

This topic will provide knowledge on emergency plans and

management to increase safety at work place. It will also QUIZ 2
explain the causes of fire and the equipment used to
4 04: 00 CLO 2 2
extinguish fire at workplace include action plans taken to TEST 1
address fire situation at workplace.

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 OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID

TEST 1
5 This topic will explain the basic of first aid at the 04: 00 CLO 3 2
CASE STUDY (20%)
workplace and the equipment needed for that purpose.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK

CONTROL (HIRARC)
GROUP DISCUSSION
6 04: 00 CLO 3 (10%) 2
This topic will introduce the basic understanding of
HIRARC.
CASE STUDY(20%)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This topic will provide the knowledge and understanding CLO 4

7 06: 00 3
of the electrical safety standard. Students will be able to CASE STUDY (20%)
define the safety tools for electrical at workplace.

TYPES OF ASSESSMENT:
The course is assessed through 100% Continuous Assessment

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (CA):

Continuous assessment is carried out throughout the semester and comprises the following:

a. Quiz (2) 10%

b. Test (1) 20%
c. Case Study (3) 60%
d. Group Discussion (1) 10%

[Assessment Task above ( a-d ) to be executed during Lecture / Practical / Tutorial hour]

REFERENCES:

1. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (2006). Guidelines On Occupational Safety

and Health Act 1994 (ACT 514). (ISBN 13: 978-983-2014-55-3)

2. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (2011). Guidelines On Occupational Safety

and Health Management Syatems. (ISBN 13: 978-983-2014-75-1)

3. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (2011). Factories and Machinery Act (Act
139) 1967 Regulations and Rules.(ISBN 13: 978-9678921152)

4. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (2004).

Guidelines On First-Aid Facilities In The Workplace (2nd Edition).
(ISBN 13: 893-2014-43-3)

5. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (2008). Guidelines for Hazard Identification,
Risk Assessement and Risk Control (HIRARC). (ISBN 978-983-2014-62-1)

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RULES:

1. Attendance is compulsory for every student. Students are required to have at least 80%
attendance.
2. Punctuality is essential. Every student is required to be in the lecture hall/lecture room/ workshop 5
minutes before class starts.
3. Student should submit all quizzes and assignments on time.
4. All students must take part in every exercise/task in class. Plagiarism and cheating will be severely
dealt with.
5. Students should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner following the policies and guidelines
of the polytechnic.

Prepared by:

………………………………………....
( SALINA BT. AHMAD )

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE COURSE INFORMATION OUTLINE AND
WILL COMPLY WITH THE RULES STATED.

………………………………..
Name :
Student registration no. :
Date :

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