Study Guide

Objective

The Occupational Safety I course (3 ECTS) includes issues related to occupational safety and legislation in the construction industry, as well as Occupational Safety Card training (fee).
After completing the course, the student

- understand the importance of occupational safety in the construction industry
- demonstrates with her/his behavior and choices that she/he understands the importance of occupational safety
- know the key principles of occupational safety legislation and the provisions of occupational health legislation
concerning the construction site
- knows how to apply occupational safety legislation and guidelines in her/his own work and workplace
- know the purpose and practical implementation of occupational health and safety on the job site
- understand the importance of identifying risks and hazards in the construction industry
- knows how to carry out an occupational safety inspection or measurement at the workplace.

Content

The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to occupational safety and occupational safety legislation.

Further information

For more information, please contact Sirpa Erkkilä-Häkkinen (sirpa.erkkila-hakkinen@turkuamk.fi). The course is conducted in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

There are no previous conditions for the course. The occupational safety card is often a prerequisite for the construction site.