Course - Safety Management in Building and Construction Projects - TIØ4203
TIØ4203 - Safety Management in Building and Construction Projects
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade:
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 hours | A |
Course content
The subject focuses on systematic prevention of accidents in the building and construction industry. The subject gives an introduction to practical application of safety analysis for past conditions (reporting of unwanted occurrences; incident database; lagging safety performance indicators; accident investigation); for present conditions (workplace inspections; audits; leading safety performance indicators); and for future conditions (different methods for risk analysis, e.g. preliminary hazard analysis and job safety analysis). Foundations, merits and shortcomings of the methods are described for adequate application. It is emphasized that the analysis results should be used as decision-making support for improved safety A theoretical part of the subject deals with accident theories and models and barrier philosophies for accident prevention. Another part of the subject gives understanding of organizational perspectives on safety. A central part of the course is to review different methods for analysis of safety and risk as well as safety-critical decisions in all phases in a building or construction project: project development; engineering and planning; acquisition; project construction; and operations. A holistic approach and focus on interactions between actors and phases is emphasized together with framework conditions. The contents of the subject will be applied on real examples from the building and construction industry in the course exercises.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- explain the theoretical basis for the different methods and tools in use to identify, analyse and evaluate accident risks and remedial actions
- choose and assess appropriate methods and tools for a systematic and efficient accident prevention work in industrial organisations
- choose and assess efficient preventive measures and argue for the choice of these
- explain the principles for experience feedback and learning from unwanted occurrences.
- explain key framework conditions for safety management in the industry
- categorize different organizational perspectives on accidents
- relate safety management in different project phases and among different actors to each other
Skills: After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- classify and give examples on different types of accidents in the industry
- analyse and evaluate the standard of corporate safety management systems
- develop efficient systems for safety management based on principles for experience feedback and learning.
- apply accident models for analysis of accidents
- apply methods for accident investigation at different levels
- assess risk for different tasks and systems
- apply methods for safety audits
- choose and recommend efficient preventive measures
Competence: After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- explain the role of clients, construction companies and other key actors in operational safety management
- recognize principles behind Norwegian and European safety legislation.
- solve practical task in operational safety management
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. Real, practical examples and exercises are applied in the teaching. A number of exercises must be approved to be able to take the exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Øvinger
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Course materials
U. Kjellén & E.Albrechtsen (2017): Prevention of Accidents and Unwanted Occurrences
Other written material is given at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIØ4205 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2019
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Project Management and Construction Engineering
- Road and Transport Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Management
- Work Environment and Safety
- Railway Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Health, Environment and Safety
- Risk Analysis
- Architecture
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 A 2019-05-27 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 0 SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 0 - Summer UTS Skriftlig 100/100 A INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"