Teaching Methodologies
The teaching and learning methodology to be followed will be expository, interrogative, demonstrative, with resolution of exercises and
discussion of cases in individual and group work.
This is an active methodology designed to encourage student participation, reflection and critical analysis, promoting effective
understanding and assimilation of the content covered, as well as the integration of knowledge and training for effective use in a
professional environment.
Learning Results
The UC’s learning objectives (LO) are:
LO1) Describe the legal and regulatory documents of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH);
LO2) Identify and apply the most relevant items of the ISO 45001:2018 standard
LO3) Recognize occupational hazards and risks, based on the analysis of real work situations and their implications for the health and
safety of employees.
LO4) Develop an action plan based on risk assessment methodologies (OiRA), using a practical approach focused on accident prevention
and continuous improvement.
LO5) Draw up a checklist for internal audits and monitoring compliance with OSH Standard items, facilitating the management of regulatory
requirements.
OA6) Develop OSH communication and training plans, enabling employees and managers to adopt safe behaviors and identify risks in the
workplace
Program
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Management (OSH)
1.1 Fundamental concepts and importance for the organizational environment
2. Reducing accidents at work and occupational diseases (statistics)
2.1 Data analysis and trends in accidents at work and occupational diseases
3. The legal and regulatory framework for OSH promotion and prevention – private and public employers
4. Detailed study of the requirements of ISO 45001:2018
5. The importance of implementing an OSH Management System
6. Methodologies for implementing an OSH Management System
7. Occupational Health and Safety Audits (according to ISO 19011 guidelines)
8. The certification process and its advantages
9. Business strategy and integrated management systems
10. Digital tools for OSH management (OiRA – Online Interactive Risk Assessment and others)
10.1 Functionalities, use and analysis of real cases
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Cooper, C. L., & Quick, J. C. (Eds.) (2017). The Handbook of Stress and Health: A Guide to Research and Practice. Wiley-Blackwell.
International Organization for Standardization (2021). ISO 31010:2021 – Risk management-Risk assessment techniques. Geneva: ISSO
ILO (2021). Digital Tools for OSH: Enhancing Workplace Safety through Technology. International Labor Organization.
International Organization for Standardization (2022). ISO 31073:2022 – Risk management-Vocabulary (1st ed.). Geneva: ISO.
International Organization for Standardization (2009). ISO Guide 73:2009 – Risk management-Vocabulary (2nd ed.). Geneva: ISO.
Portuguese Institute for Quality (2019). NP EN ISO 19011:2019 – Guidelines for audits of management systems (ISO 19011:2018). Lisbon:
IPQ.
Portuguese Institute for Quality (2019). NP ISO 45001:2019 – Occupational safety and health management systems – Requirements and
guidance for use. Lisbon: IPQ.