Module manager: Dr Mohammed Abdelmegid
Email: M.Abdelmegid@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Mar to 30 Apr, 1 Mar to 30 Apr (2mth)(adv yr) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Students are required to meet the programme entry requirements prior to studying the module.
N/A
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module explores safety, health, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in engineering contexts. Students will analyse key issues, devise strategies, and put effective systems into practice. Through case studies, they will understand how to balance profits with social and environmental considerations. This module challenges students to think beyond compliance, fostering critical thinking when navigating ethical dilemmas to enable them to make responsible decisions that safeguard employees, users, and the public.
The module aims to introduce students to the complex interplay of safety, health, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in engineering contexts, focusing on the intersection of technology, people, and processes. It equips students with critical thinking skills and tools needed to analyse key issues and develop strategies for addressing safety, health, and CSR challenges in engineering enterprises. The module enables students to assess and implement safety management systems and CSR policies in engineering contexts, with a strong emphasis on balancing regulatory compliance with proactive approaches. Through simulation games, students are provided with opportunities to practice their learning in a virtual environment, allowing them to make responsible and ethical decisions that protect the wellbeing of employees, users, and the wider public, while also safeguarding organisational reputation and sustainability.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Critically analyse key issues in safety, health and corporate social responsibility, in engineering contexts;
2. Evaluate and develop strategies to respond to safety, and health and social responsibility challenges for engineering enterprises;
3. Assess the implementation of safety management systems and corporate social responsibility policies in engineering contexts.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes which cover all areas:
1. Critical analysis and problem-solving for safety, health, and CSR;
2. Strategic thinking and decision-making for addressing safety and CSR;
3.Ethical reasoning and reflective practice in assessing the impact of decisions on employees, users, and the broader community;
4. Practical application of safety management and CSR principles through simulation games and case studies;
5. Awareness of sustainability practices and their integration into engineering processes.
Indicative content for this module includes:
- Importance of safety and health in engineering contexts;
- Consequences of safety failures and their impact on organisations;
- Understanding hazards and risks in engineering environments;
- The interaction of people, engineering, regulation, policy, and processes in safety;
- Tools and methodologies for analysing safety issues;
- The role of human error in safety management;
- Strategies for organisations to enhance safety culture and practices;
- Exploring responsibilities to suppliers, employees, and customers;
- Understanding broader social and environmental responsibilities.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| WEBINAR | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| WEBINAR | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Independent online learning hours | 42 | ||
| Private study hours | 89.5 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 18.5 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Online learning materials will provide regular opportunity for students to check their understanding (for example through formative MCQs with automated feedback). Regular Discussion Forums activity embedded into learning will allow self and peer assessment providing opportunities for formative feedback from peers and tutors. The outcome of the simulation game provides students with opportunities to evaluate their performance and make corrective actions accordingly.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Independent Report | 50 |
| Assignment | Group Assessment | 30 |
| Reflective log | Reflective Statement | 20 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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