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Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health (MSc OSH) |
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• 100% assignment-based seminars
• Action-based learning (Role-plays, brain-storming and presentations)
• Highly practical and challenging curriculum
• Interactive program empowering participants to achieve personal goals
• Industrially experienced facilitators |
A safety professional is one who applies the expertise gained from a study of safety science, principles, practices, and other subjects. He/she also uses his/her professional safety experience to develop procedures, processes, standards, specifications, and systems to achieve optimum control or minimising of the hazards and exposures that may harm people, property, or the environment.
Program Structure
The Preston University MSc OSH program consists of 10 modules, capped with a Capstone Project. Participants are admitted on a rolling intake basis. As such, the program can be completed in 12 months through a flexible and dynamic mode of learning. The program provides a total of approximately 160 contact hours. One module takes place each month making it an excellent format for busy executives, managers and supervisors.
Program Details
10 modules + I Capstone Project Weekend Seminars Once a Month
36 semester-credit hours of course work & Capstone Project Saturdays : 10am – 6pm*
12 months Sundays : 10am – 6pm*
List of Representative Participants
The Preston Masters programs have attracted many excellent participants. Among them are CEOs, VPs, directors, managers in MNCs and SMEs, Government departments, entrepreneurs and professionals from a wide variety of industries.
Assessment Methods
Each module is assessed through an individual assignment, case studies and presentations. Participants are sometimes allocated marks for their participation in the seminar. The Capstone Project will be marked internally and moderated by the Preston University panel.
Course Description
| Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Risk Control |
- Legislative requirements for managing workplace hazards
- Identification of Hazards
- 4 steps of Risk Assessment
- Hierarchy of Risk Control
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| Safety, Health & Environment Management System |
- Concept of OSHE and understanding of it
- Knowledge of and compliance with legal requirements
- FMA 2006, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and OSHA 1994 - Understanding and Implications
- Employers and employees self-regulation
- OSH managemtn system
- Workplace injuries and safe systems
- Mitigation and recovery plans
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| Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health |
- Principles of Disease Prevention
- Hearing Conservation Program
- Lead Regulations
- Asbestos Regulations
- Mineral Dust Regulations
- Noise Regulations
- Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA)
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| Chemical Safety |
- Chemical Safety Legislations
- Chemical health hazards control, monitoring and management
- Chemical safety data sheet
- Chemical Health Risk Assessment
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| Ergonomics |
- Manual Handling and Ergonomics Risk Facto
- Human Body and Human Capacity Evaluation and Interaction
- Design and evaluation of ergonomic systems
- Ergonomic program design and development
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| Fire Protection Technology |
- Chemistry and Physics of fire
- Fire fighting systems and teams
- Management of Fire Fighting equipment
- Fire Strategies and Tactics
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| Safety & Health Training, Development & Audit |
- OSH Management Systems Definitions, Elements, Requirements and Policies
- OSH Planning and Implementation
- Systems Auditing and Preparation
- Reporting and Follow-Up
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| Safety Engineering |
- Responsibilities of Safety Dept
- Accidents, Ventilation, Respiratory protection
- Physical hazards
- Fire Protection system
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| Emergency Response Plan |
- OSH-MS Emergency Response Plan and Preparedness
- Planning and Recovery Program
- Identify and Evaluate potential emergencies - Fire, Power failure, Explosion
- Strategies for emergency response
- Minimising Impact of Disasters on Operations
- Chemical Spillage management and Clean Up Procedure
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| Occupational Safety & Health Legislations of Malaysia |
- OSH laws - Statutory and Common
- Key Elements of OSHA 1994
- Notification of Accidents, Dangerous Occurence, Occupational Poisoning & Occupational Disease Regulations 2004
- Safety & Health Committee Regulations 1996
- Safety & Health Officer (SHO) Regulations & Order 1997
- Noise Regulations 1989
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Entry qualifications
• Related Degree from an approved university AND 2 years management level experience OR
• Related Diploma / Advanced Diploma AND 3 years management level experience OR
• Mature candidate; minimum age of 27 with 4 years management level experience
Course Fees
| Processing Fee (upon enrolment) |
RM200 |
| University Registration (payable on 3rd month) |
USD800 |
| Tuition Fee (Monthly Instalments (Tuition Fee): RM3,200 x 1, RM1,300 x 9) |
RM14,900 |
* The course fees include textbook, study guide and lecture notes
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