| 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
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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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