Unit

School Of Built Environment

Construction Work SafetyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301061.2

Discipline: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 1

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
700256 - Construction Work Safety (WSTC)

About this Unit
This introductory unit describes the context of safety management in the Australian construction industry. The topics covered include: The poor long-term record in the construction industry on Workplace Health and Safety (WHS); Strategies for improving the industry performance; Introduction to hazard identification and risk management; and Individual safety awareness and personal responsibility.