Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The aim of this module is to ensure an understanding of: The basic principles of civil and criminal liability; the principal legislation on safety and health at work; some of the detailed Regulations in this area. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Summarise and appraise the operation of the legal system in connection with safety and health at work 2. Explain the distinction between civil liability and criminal liability 3. Critique the principal features of the legislation on safety and health at work, including enforcement procedures 4. Consider the dynamics of change in the law, influenced in particular by EC/EU and international developments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
1Principal features of the legal system, including common law, statute law, court system and EC/EU principles of relevance to occupational safety and health2Civil liability: employer's duty of reasonable care; breach of statutory duty; vicarious liability; public liability; contributory negligence and other defences; effect of employment law, in particular Unfair Dismissals Act 19773Development of legislation, including The Barrington Commission Report and the importance of EC/EU Directives as dynamic influence4General duties in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (and comparison with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989); criminal liability; reasonably practicable and absolute duties; effect on pre-2005 (and pre-1989) legislation, including Safety in Industry Acts 1955 and 19805Safety statement and safety consultation6Enforcement powers of The Health and Safety Authority7Effect of technical standards, including ACoPs, IS, BS, EN, ISO, OELs, and product safety legislation8Specific Regulations (largely based on EC/EU Directives), including General Application Regulations 2007, Construction Regulations 2006, Chemical Agents Regulations 2001, and other legislation, including Dangerous Substances Act 1972; Fire Services Act 1981; Radiological Protection Act 1991; Organisation of Working Time Act 1997; Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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