The learning and teaching of Occupational Safety and Health Management module: KUKUM’s experience

Abstract

Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 or Act 514, requires the workers, employers, societies and government to be involved in ensuring a safe and conducive working environment at the work place against risks to safety or health arising out of the activities of persons at work. The Occupational Safety and Health Management as a Module in KUKUM is introduced to fulfill both the academic prerequisite and support the national agenda as endeavor by Act. This paper will thrash out the experience of KUKUM on the aspect of learning and teaching on the topic of Occupational Safety and Health Management Module. This discussion will also look on the subject matter in total and will incorporate in it the syllabus, implementation and execution phase, assessment, examination questions and other related issues. It is hope through this working paper; KUKUM will be able to share its knowledge with other institution of higher learning in order to improve the quality and effectiveness of this course in the future.