SESC9221 — Major Hazards Management

COURSE COORDINATION

Coordinator :	Dr Anthony Green
Contact Details :	Tel : (+612)93855469   •   Fax : (+612)93856190   •   Email : a.green@unsw.edu.au

DELIVERY DETAILS		[ Current Schedules and Locations ]

Mode	Session	Type
On or Off Campus	1	Session

COURSE DETAILS
Units of Credit :	6
Description :	This course discusses the management of Major Hazardous Facilities and Infrastructure. Australian and overseas legislation is discussed, together with the preparation of safety cases and environmental impact statements. Analysis techniques that are required for these assessments will be discussed including how to identify and quantify the likelihood and the consequences of hazards through the use of modelling. Finally, the requirements for the Safety Management System, security and emergency plans, and accident investigation are discussed.
Teaching Objectives :	At the end of this course, it is expected that students will be able to : Understand the safety concepts and language sufficient to be able to communicate effectively with safety engineering professionals and Major Hazards planners. Define the terms commonly used in the management of major hazardous facilities. Develop knowledge in the identification and assessment of the risks arising from these installations. Describe the basic principles of the tools used in the management of hazardous facilities Commission and evaluate a safety case and environmental impact statement carried out by consultants Participate as a useful member of a team in the risk management process for major hazardous facilities in the context of health, safety and the environment Research and analyse issues of safety engineering that are of relevance to the student's background or work; Utilise the knowledge and skills gained in this subject that are relevant to the student's background or work.
Reading :	TBA
Downloads:	Course Profile

ASSESSMENT
Details Due Date Weight Individual Assignment 16 April 30% Group Assignment 7 June 40% 6 Fortnightly Tasks Throughout 5% Each

COURSE SCHEDULE
Week 1 :	Introduction to Major Hazards
Week 2 :	Legislation
Week 3 :	Safety Cases
Week 4 :	Risk and Hazard Identification
Week 5 :	Risk and Hazard Identification
Week 6 :	Frequency Assessment
Week 7 :	Consequence Assessment
Week 8 :	Modelling Events
Week 9 :	Modelling Impact
Week 10 :	Site Visit
Week 11 :	Safety and Behavioural Managment Systems
Week 12 :	Security and EMergenct Management
Week 13 :	Accident Investigation
Week 14 :	Group Presentations Note: The sequence of lectures may change depending on guest lecturer availability and the date of the site vist.

LEARNING RESOURCES
The University of New South Wales provides a range of resources to help students develop their skills and to realise their full potential. The Learning Centre, located at the entrance to the Library provides guidance material, which is also available on-line.
	The University also provides academic orientation programs called MyStart and ReStart for both new and returning students to help them in their transitions into academia..