Module Details
Module Code: |
PHAR S8021 |
Full Title:
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Health and Safety for the (Bio)Pharmaceutical Industry
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
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annamarie rogers
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Edel Healy
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Departments: |
Life and Health Sciences
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide students with a knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to the biopharmaceutical industry including the ability to recognize, evaluate and manage the relevant hazards through a range of relevant risk assessment techniques
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Evaluate the statutory requirements for the management of relevant hazards in the Biopharmaceutical Industry |
MLO2 |
Design appropriate risk assessment methodology and implement safety management systems. |
MLO3 |
Appraise chemical classification, labelling and Packaging requirements and biological agent risks according to current
legislation and codes of practice |
MLO4 |
Assess methods of Environmental Monitoring and waste management |
MLO5 |
Evaluate how workplace health hazards can be monitored and controlled |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations
Identify the employers and employee's role with regard to health and safety in the manufacturing sector. Know the essential components of a Safety Statement.
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Risk Assessment
Principles of Risk Assessment; Undertake a risk assessment; Determine control measures, procedures and required documentation e.g. HAZOP ,SWIFT
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Chemical Hazards
Chemicals Act; Classification, Labelling & Packaging Regulations; Chemical Hazards; Code of Practice (chemical agents); REACH
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Biological Hazards
Biological Agents Regulations; Biohazards; Methods of prevention, control and disposal of biohazards; Biosafety; Code of practice for health and safety at work (biological agents) Regulations 2013 and 2020
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Occupational Hygiene
Evaluation of health hazards; Mechanisms of control; Ventilation Control; Respiratory Protection mechanisms.
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Environmental Hazards in Manufacturing
Waste storage and disposal, emissions, environmental impact of raw materials and packaging. Environmental Management System.
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Machine, Gas, Electricity & Fire Safety
2007 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations; Audits and safety checks; Control systems; Fire safety, protection and extinction
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 30.00% |
Project | 50.00% |
Practical | 20.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsPart-time
Reassessment Requirement |
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
This module has no Full-time workload. |
Workload: Part-time |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Practical |
Contact |
Chemical Safety & Biosafety Virtual Laboratories |
Once per semester |
0.20 |
3 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.20 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.20 |
Module Resources
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This module does not have any book resources |
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Website, HSA. (2005), Website: Health and Safety Authority
2005, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
Act 2005, Ireland, HSA,
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Website, HSA. (2020), Code of practice for the safety, health
and welfare at work (biological agents)
Regulations 2013 and 2020., Health &
Safety Authority, Dublin, Ireland, HSA,
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Website, HSA. (2018), 2018 Code of Practice for the Chemical
Agents Regulations, Ireland, HSA,
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Website, HSA. (2015), A Guide to Non-Respiratory Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) for use with
Chemical Agents in the Workplace,
Ireland, Health & Safety Authority,
Dublin, Ireland, HSA,
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Website, EPA. Environmental Protection Agency,
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