MPH5243 Workplace hazards: measurement and management
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MPH5243 Workplace hazards: measurement and management is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MPH5243
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MPH5243
1 unit list MPH5243 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
In this unit, you will learn about hazards encountered in workplaces, including chemical and biological hazards. You will develop and apply skills to evaluate and measure hazards and the risks they present to workers. You will also learn how to assess and manage such risks in workplaces, enabling workers to do their jobs without undue risk to their health and wellbeing.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Alfred Hospital | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Integrated Case-based Learning and Assessment (ICLA) (up to 1800 words)Project30%
- Workshop-based tests (1,800 words)Project30%
- Case analysis report (2,400 words)WrittenThreshold hurdle40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Assess workplace hazards and understand the principles of measuring exposures, assessing the risks they present and risk management options
- 2
Critically evaluate and apply evidence about the health effects of workplace exposures to inform evidence-based interventions
- 3
Plan, critically evaluate and recommend practical strategies to mitigate risks presented by workplace hazards
- 4
Communicate fluently with diverse audiences about workplace hazards, risks and risk management, using appropriate terminology.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
10 hours of off-campus study per week, including:
6 hours self-directed-online learning & 4 hours teacher-directed online learning per week; and
3-day block of face-to-face learning, on-campus.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ewan MacFarlane
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ewan MacFarlane
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MPH5243?
MPH5243 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MPH5243?
MPH5243 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MPH5222.
When is MPH5243 offered?
In 2026, MPH5243 runs in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital.
Does MPH5243 have an exam?
No. MPH5243 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.