School Of Built EnvironmentConstruction Work Safety (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700256.2
Discipline: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
301061 - Construction Work Safety
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year 2 units.
About this Unit
This 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.