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Introduction to OHSE Law

Undergraduate | ACU-OHSE331 | 2020

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Start your exploration of the Australian legal system. 

Look through the legislation that regulates environmental protections and work safety. Discuss legal concepts like judicial precedent. Find out what penalties are meted out for offences.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Introduction to OHSE Law

About this subject

  • On completion of this subject the student should be able to:

    1. Describe the concepts of law, the judicial court systems, common law and equity, and the common law of employment and environmental protection
    2. Interpret concepts and practices in OHSE Management through the application of OHS and environmental legislation as it applies to organisations
    3. Through study of failures and inadequacies, analyse how OHSE risks to health or environment in organisations are legally required to be managed
    4. Find sources of legal precedence/case law and describe how these might impact on the OHS practices of the organisation or individuals.

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • ACU-OHS331 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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