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Last Modified: 9 December 2002


Course Objectives

The objective of this course will enable the students to use research principles to:

  • Identify occupational safety, health and environment problems and to develop appropriate remedial strategies.

  • Critically analyse the risks, process and outcomes involved in the development of occupational safety, health and environment strategies.

  • Reflect critically on their own practice and that of their peers.

  • Describe new developments in science and technology in the assessment and management of occupational safety, health and environment.

  • Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills required for the effective management of occupational safety, health and environment policy.

  • Be more aware of personal and group learning processes.

  • The structure and curriculum of the course will enable the graduate to extend their abilities in a diverse manner encompassing many disciplines.

The programme will produce graduates who will:

  • Provide leadership in the field of occupational safety, health and environment.
    Actively participate in the management and planning of strategic initiatives for the amelioration of traumatic accidents and illnesses.

  • Be actively involved in the generation and participation of research into specific problems that are causing industry to be uncompetitive.

 


 

All enquiries should be directed to:

School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED)

Room QR802, 8/F Professional Complex
(access through Core R),

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,

Hung Hom, Kowloon. 

Tel: 2766 5388 / 3400 2828
Fax: 2363 0540 
24-hour fax hotline: 2766 6666

Homepage: http://www.speed.polyu.edu.hk


 

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel No: (852) 2766 7632 or (852) 2766 7594

Fax No: (852) 2334 4634

Homepage: http://www.ic.polyu.edu.hk

 

 

Occupational & Environmental Safety Services (OESS) Unit, Industrial Centre

Homepage: http://www.ic.polyu.edu.hk/ESH