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OHSE331 Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Law

10 cp
Prerequisites OHSE201 Principles of Occupational Health and Safety, OHSE202 Principles of Environmental Management
Teaching Organisation 3 hours of lectures and tutorials per week for 12 weeks as the on-campus load during the semester or equivalent. Online students are expected to spend a minimum of 8 hours per week on study, readings and assessment preparation.

This advanced unit covers: concepts of law; the judicial and court systems; common law and equity; and the common law of employment and environmental protection; and specific Australian legislation for safety, security, health and environment (with a focus on the Acts and Regulations of NSW) for: occupational health and safety; workers compensation and injury management; environmental planning and assessment; environmental protection, security and anti-terrorism laws. The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the legal framework regulating health, safety, security, welfare and environmental legislation impacting on organisations.

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