Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Coursework 1 2011/12
Introduction
There is increasing concern about the effect of different physical agents on the health or safety of workers exposed to them. Most countries or states around the world have legislation and enforcement provision dealing with at least some of the physical agents covered in this course
The Task
Compare and contrast the legislation and enforcement provision dealing with occupational exposure to hand-arm vibration in your own country or state with the approach taken in either the United States or the European Union. .
The Task
If your own country or state does not have legislation in this area, compare and contrast the approach taken within the European Union to that of the United States of America.
The Task
An essay of no more than 2000 words.
Where to Start?
A comprehensive literature search on the subject. Sources
Scientific papers Books Articles The internet
The Start
Introduction Keep it brief it is only an introduction to the subject. (approx 150 words) This could include a very brief overview of the relevant local legislation.
The End
Conclusions (approx 300 words) Summarise your findings Make any recommendations that you feel are appropriate this must be only on the basis of your findings.
Referencing
The essay must be correctly referenced using the Harvard system of referencing.
Sources of Information
A range of sources are given on Moodle as a starting point.
General
Ensure that you:
Cite all references correctly Write in the third person (e.g. It was thought) not the first person (e.g. I thought) Structure your essay.
Marking
50% of course mark Based upon
Content Critical evaluation Structure and presentation Referencing
Submission
All coursework must be submitted via Turnitin on the Moodle course. Your work will be marked on-line and you will be able to access your feedback on-line. Work not submitted through the correct route will not be marked.
Submission Date
6 weeks after coursework set date.