Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Engineering

Learning Methods

Lecture
Online
Tutorial

Module Offerings

7594RTC-JAN-PAR

Aims

To provide a solid foundation of knowledge of risk assessment tools, with an emphasis on the concept of risk and qualitative risk assessment techniques.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to risk assessment Identifying and recording hazards – registers, schedules, inventories The risk assessment matrix Risk Analysis and risk reduction through the project/facility lifecycle Qualitative risk assessment techniques Significance of environmental aspects – environmental risk assessment Human factors in design Health Risk Assessment (HRA) Security risk assessment Business / commercial risk assessment Quantitative risk assessment techniques Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessment Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) External hazards Good practice in risk analysis
Additional Information:The aim of this module is to provide risk assessment definitions and deliver a critical review of certain well established and recognised qualitative risk assessment tools. It also introduces some quantitative techniques (which are the subject of separate, more detailed analysis in dedicated modules). 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

Essay
Test