Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7588RTC-SEP-PAR
Aims
To illustrate the objectives of, and the drivers for, risk management.
To consider and discuss the main concepts in the field of risk management.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Drivers for risk management
Attitudes to risk / perception of risk
Tolerability of risk
Regulatory regimes
Company drivers
The cost of accidents
Definitions / terminology
The elements of risk management / the risk management process
ALARP
Example specialist tools, techniques and studies
The HSE case (or safety case) and HSE MS
Causes of major accidents
Leadership, culture and behaviours
Module conclusions and close out
Additional Information:This module aims to provide an overview of the objectives and drivers for risk management. It defines some of the fundamental terminology used in risk management. It discusses major risk management concepts such as risk tolerability criteria and As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). The module briefly introduces some key risk assessment tools and techniques and the situations in which they may be used. It considers the purpose and structure of a HSE / safety case and components of an HSE Management System (HSE MS). The module includes case studies of some significant historical accidents. It gives an overview of the role that leadership and organisational culture can play in reducing accidents.
Assessment is in the form of an essay combined with activities (e.g. exercises, discussions, etc.).
The module is delivered via distance learning, described as follows:
Lecture (using slides and slide notes): Online self-study
Tutorial/Activities (Exercises and reviews): Online activities with teacher feedback, and virtual classrooms
Tutor-supported Online: Tutor feedback for activities, virtual classrooms and email support
Assessments
Test
Report