| Module Title |
Law of Safety & Health at Work |
| Module Code |
MNA1039 (ITS: MT5108) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 4 | No Description | | Independent Study | 101 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 105 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10874 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Caroline Mcmullan | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Essay | Individual Assignment | 25% | Sem 1 End | | Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 75% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Byrne, R: 2008, Health and Welfare at Work Law in Ireland, 2nd, NIFAST,
- Redgrave: 2004, Health and Safety at Work, LexisNexis,
- Barrett and Howell: 2003, Occupational Health and Safety Law, M&E Pitman,
- Munkman: 2001, Employer's Liability, 14th, LexisNexis,
- Wright: 1997, Law of Health and Safety at Work, Sweet & Maxwell,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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