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Work Environment and Safety, 40 yh credits.

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Part of the YH programme KMA Coordinator, Quality, Environment and Work Environment at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: SAMD24LIN.

Work Environment and Safety, 40 yh credits, prepares you for the role of KMA coordinator, able to work systematically for a better work environment and to create a safety culture in the organisation. The course covers work environment legislation and how it is applied in community building and industry, and gives you the knowledge to identify risks, carry out risk analyses and draw up action plans. You also gain an understanding of how the regulations are structured and the ability to interpret them.

Duration: 8 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full-time studies equivalent to 40 yh credits (about 8 weeks)

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About the course.

In the course the student learns, in the role of KMA coordinator, to work systematically for a better work environment and to create a safety culture as a natural part of the organisation, and to reduce accidents and sick leave at the future workplace. The course covers work environment legislation and how it is applied in the community building sector and industry. The course shall provide sufficient knowledge to identify potential risks and to develop and carry out an action plan aimed at minimising risks and achieving a safe and sustainable work environment. The course also includes identifying physical and psychosocial work environment risks, carrying out risk analyses and drawing up action plans, and which method to apply in the event of an incident. The course also covers how the regulations are structured, and understanding of and the ability to interpret regulations.

In the course the student learns, in the role of KMA coordinator, to work systematically for a better work environment and to create a safety culture as a natural part of the organisation, and to reduce accidents and sick leave at the future workplace. The course covers work environment legislation and how it is applied in the community building sector and industry. The course shall provide sufficient knowledge to identify potential risks and to develop and carry out an action plan aimed at minimising risks and achieving a safe and sustainable work environment. The course also includes identifying physical and psychosocial work environment risks, carrying out risk analyses and drawing up action plans, and which method to apply in the event of an incident. The course also covers how the regulations are structured, and understanding of and the ability to interpret regulations.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You can work systematically for a better work environment in the role of KMA coordinator.
  • You know the work environment legislation and how it is applied in community building and industry.
  • You can identify physical and psychosocial work environment risks and carry out risk analyses.
  • You can draw up action plans to minimise risks.
  • You know methods for handling incidents in the workplace.
  • You can interpret and apply the relevant regulations.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Work environment legislation

    How the legislation is structured and applied in community building and industry.

  2. Risk identification and risk analysis

    Identifying physical and psychosocial risks and carrying out risk analyses.

  3. Action plans and safety culture

    Developing action plans and building a safety culture in the organisation.

  4. Incident management

    Methods for handling incidents in the workplace.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course suits future KMA coordinators and others with responsibility for the work environment in construction and industry.

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