Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Engineering

Learning Methods

Lecture
Online
Tutorial

Module Offerings

7596RTC-APR-PAR

Aims

To illustrate the purpose of a Safety / HSE Case and to develop an understanding of typical safety case contents and structure.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically review the reasons for having Safety/HSE Cases and the role of the safety/HSE Case
2.
Justify the contents of a safety case
3.
Discuss the key factors to be considered when planning a safety case.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Historical drivers Legal Requirements - UK, Europe, worldwide Company and industry body requirements Differing types of case by project phase (e.g. PSR, PCSR, design, operational, decommissioning) Safety/HSE Case structure and approach by industry -nuclear -offshore oil and gas -onshore process -transport -others Bridging documents Links between the case and supporting studies Links between the case and the management system Documentation and management / maintenance of the Safety / HSE Case Roll-out and implementation - keeping the case as a working document Features of a fit-for-purpose safety case Bibliography, sources of further study and common abbreviations Module conclusions and close out
Additional Information:The aim of this module is to explain the purpose of a Safety / HSE Case and provide an understanding of the case content and structure. This includes historical drivers, legal requirements and company and industry body requirements. The differing types of safety / HSE case and different industry approaches are discussed. Links between the case and supporting studies and between the case and the management system are studied. Documentation, maintenance, roll-out and implementation are also reviewed. 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. Relevant subject benchmark statement(s) and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes: The QAA does not currently offer any SBS for risk and safety management. The Engineering (MEng) benchmark statements do not address risk. The Risktec teachers and module leader are practising industry consultants, imparting knowledge which is both relevant and up-to-date, and incorporating that knowledge into the module materials. This maintains the relevance of the module. The module captures best practice guidance for safety cases issued by regulatory and industry bodies, including the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), Ministry of Defence (MoD), Office for Rail Regulation (ORR) and the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). Mode and duration of study: Distance Learning for 8 weeks. Criteria for admission to the programme: Students must meet at least one of the following criteria: • An undergraduate degree or equivalent in science, engineering, business management, or related studies, or • Be an industry professional with 5+ years industry experience, with some exposure to risk management tools and techniques, or • Be a mature student with qualifications and experience who in the opinion of the programme team will be able to successfully complete the programme, or • An appropriate combination of undergraduate degree (or academic equivalent) and industry experience at the discretion of the Programme Leader. The entry criterion for English language ability is possession of one of the following qualifications: • IELTS 6.5, or • TOEFL 560 Paper Based/220 Computer Based/ 83 Internet, or • Cambridge examination Board: Advance Certificate of English, grade C or above. Applicants who have studied and successfully achieved a UK degree, or a degree from an English speaking country, are exempt from the requirements to produce evidence of competence in English. Any applicant to the programme who does not match the above English language criteria will be given an interview (by telephone if face to face is not practical) to ascertain their knowledge, skills and experience in relation to the programme requirements. If a student who has been accepted onto the programme subsequently displays difficulty with the technical content and/or English language, support will be provided. In the first instance the module teacher, Project Manager or Programme Leader will discuss the issue with the student (in confidence) and advice would be given to the student. If the problem persists, the Project Manager and/or Programme Leader will discuss options with the student and, where a student has been placed on the programme by their employer, with the employer (with the student’s permission), and the appropriate course of action for the remainder of the programme will be agreed jointly. Name of the final award: CPD in Safety/HSE Cases Student support – brief summary: As students of LJMU, all participants of the programme have ac

Assessments

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