Occupational Safety (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Competence in the Construction Process
Students are competent in duties on sites as defined by labour protection and occupational safety regulations.

Content

- construction site safety
- TR measurement
- safe working methods and practices on construction sites
- Occupational Safety and Health Act, Construction Act, where applicable
- Government decision on safety in construction work

Materials

Occupational Safety and Health Act, Government documents VNp 629/94 and VNa 426/04 : rakennustyön turvallisuus, STMp 156/98 - telineiden ja kaiteiden käyttö rakennustyössä, VNp 578/03 : elementtirakentamisen työturvallisuus

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments.

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students know the basics of occupational safety on a construction site and are able to act safely on a site. They know the responsibilities and obligations of the parties to a construction project in occupational safety.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are well versed in the key aspects of occupational safety on construction sites. Students are able to work safely on construction sites and demonstrate good safety awareness in their actions. Students are aware of the responsibilities and obligations of the parties involved in a construction project with regard to occupational safety.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have an overall understanding of the key aspects of occupational safety on construction sites and are able to work safely on sites and demonstrate good safety awareness in their actions. Students know the responsibilities and obligations of the parties involved in a construction project with regard to occupational safety. Students are able to develop occupational safety and related activities.