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

Co ordinator
Peng Zhang

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Equivalent Units
700256 - Construction Work Safety (WSTC)

Teaching Periods

Period	Offered	Campus		Contact
2020 Autumn	Yes	Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 Autumn	Yes	Penrith Campus	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*

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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.

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Courses

2607.10	Bachelor of Construction Management	CONTINUING
2607.9	Bachelor of Construction Management	CONTINUING
3692.3	Bachelor of Construction Technology	CONTINUING
3692.4	Bachelor of Construction Technology	CURRENT
3727.1	Bachelor of Building Design Management	CONTINUING
3727.2	Bachelor of Building Design Management	CURRENT
3762.1	Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)	CURRENT

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