ORG001 Health, Safety and Environment

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor's Programme in Biology
• Bachelor's Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
• Bachelor's Programme in Multimedia Technology and Design
• Biology, 1-year Programme
• Physics, 1-year Programme
• Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
• Computer Engineering, Bachelor's Programmme
• Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
• Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
• Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
• Cybersecurity Engineering, Master’s Programme
• Master's Programme in Coastal Ecology
• Multimedia and Educational Technology, Master's Programme
• Civil and Structural Engineering, Master's Programme
• Master's Programme in Renewable Energy
• Artificial Intelligence and The Internet of Things, Master's Programme
• Artificial Intelligence, 5-year master programme
• Master's Programme in Industrial Economics and Technology Management (5 years)
• Master's Programme in Mechatronics
• Natural Sciences, 1-year Programme

Teaching language

Norwegian and English

Course contents

The course covers different topics that provide students and staff with the basics for learning instructions and precautions for laboratory work as part of their education or employment at UiA.

1. Basic HSE

2. Behavior in laboratories

3. Chemicals and waste management

4. Preventive fire protection

5. First aid with heart and lung rescue

6. Optional topic, such as bullying and harassment, data security, or other relevant HSE related topics

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should have:

Knowledge

• Have knowledge of information, requirements and precautions when working in laboratories at UiA

• Have knowledge of methods and tools students need when planning and conducting safe laboratory exercises

• Have knowledge of preventive fire protection

• Have knowledge of first aid in case of accidents

Skills

• Be able to apply knowledge about HSE when carrying out tasks in laboratories

• Be able to work with machines, chemicals and work processes without endangering themselves or others

• Be able to use various methods of extinguishing fires.

• Be able to use standardized forms for risk assessment and deviation reporting system.

• Be able to perform basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of a defibrillator.

General competence

• Be able to reflect on one's own role and responsibilities related to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment).

• Be able to adapt tools for HSE work to different situations and needs.

• Be able to assist fellow students or employees in an emergency situation by knowing how to use first aid equipment and fire equipment correctly.

Teaching methods

The course is divided between digital lectures and physical practical exercises.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in physical exercises.

Individually completed digital course.

Passed/not passed.