The overall aim of this module is to provide an introduction to health, safety and wellbeing principles and practices in the built environment. Also, this module introduces other sustainable business practices and governance areas that are relevant in the modern construction sector, including ethics and professionalism, corporate social responsibility (CSR), stakeholder management and engagement, human resource (HR) and people management, and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

The module covers all aspects of health, safety and wellbeing within a construction context. The students will gain an understanding of the legal terminology, the roles of the main parties regarding rules, regulations and legislation, and the issues associated with the management of wellbeing and safety culture in construction. An overview of the various health and safety tools and techniques will be provided, along with the duties of all the persons involved in construction projects with regard to health, safety and wellbeing. Indicative topics on health and safety include:            • The importance of safety on construction sites.                                                     • Recognising hazards and risks.                                                                           • Safety Culture.                                                                                   • Regulatory bodies in Ireland such as the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).         • Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.                                               • Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.               • Safety Statements and Risk Assessments.                                               • Construction Duty Holders and Stakeholders in Health and Safety.               • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)                                                               • The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS).                                                       • Accident Theory.                                                                                     • Dangerous incident reporting and investigation.                                         • Manual Handling.                                                                             • Underground Services.                                                                             • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).                                                         • Noise, dust and vibrations.                                                                       • Chemicals and dangerous substances.                                                         • Working from heights.                                                                               • Training and inductions.                                                                       • Excavation and confined sites.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to...                                                                                                                                                     • Recognise and understand the importance of health, safety and wellbeing practices in the construction industry. • Describe the main rules, regulations and legislation relevant to the construction industry, and how they are applied. • Appraise a range of health and safety tools and techniques that are utilised on- site, including safety statements and risk assessments. • Identify the various stakeholders associated with construction projects and how they are managed and engaged effectively.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to...                                                                                                                                                     • Interpret and evaluate the roles and conduct of organisations and their social impact on ethics and professionalism in the built environment. • Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of good governance including equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

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This module WT4301, aims to develop a skillset in health and safety concepts necessary for our graduates to take their place working in and influencing the construction sector, capable of managing health and safety in construction projects with a strong emphasis the role of ethics, professionalism and compliance within the construction industry, particularly through the Health and Safety Authority guidelines, CIOB's Rules and Regulations and the CIC Essential Principles for achieving an accessible and inclusive environment. Through the learning environment - using a focused teaching approach, resources and supports, we aim to develop expert learners and global citizens who are: Curious - through having a questioning mindset and a solution focused perspective. Courageous - understanding the importance of standing up for what is right and ethical. Responsible - for the correct usage of resources and their own impact on the world. Agile - utilising proactivity to adapt to and drive change in their community and career supported by a continuous learning approach. Articulate - in that they can express themselves with a confidence grounded in sound learning. To develop these attributes, this module will be taught using a series of in-person lectures, tutorials and a selection of self-directed and collaborative learning activities so it is student-centred and in line with UL's Integrated Curriculum Development Framework (ICDF). Module learning materials are developed from a research-led perspective regarding content and the principles of Universal Design for Learning are used to ensure accessibility for all students. The module Brightspace site is designed and organised in a user-friendly format to maximise functionality. To allow for the incorporation of new developments and research findings in the subject material, the flexibility of blended learning methodologies is utilised - such as Flipped Classroom in the Tutorials, on-line video resources and recorded tutorials delivered through the Brightspace module site. The learning experience of students is directly affected by the design of learning materials, delivery of such materials and assessment thereof. The principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have been applied so that Multiple Means of Engagement, Representation and Action & Expression are built in. Attention is also paid to the principles of Laurillard's ABC Curriculum Design process with all 6 learning types (Acquisition, Collaboration, Discussion, Investigation, Practice and Production) utilised in terms of delivery, engagement and assessment for the module. With regard to assessment - care is taken in the design of assessment vehicles used in the module so that they are challenge driven, authentic and constructively aligned with the Learning Objectives for the Module. A crucial piece of the learning experience is communication between faculty and students, as well as peer-to peer interactions. These will be proactively managed primarily through the channels available on Brightspace, plus direct contact between faculty and students before and after lectures and via e-mail.                                                                                                                                                             Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):                                                                                                                                                 Module content is continuously informed by both academic and industry research on the subject matter, pertinent to the discipline of Construction Management.