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HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT, EGN 3333 – PROJECT
PROJECT GUIDELINES:Each student will identify a real and current health, safety or environmental issue to investigate
during the semester. You should approach the project as if you are the chief safety officer of the
organization to which it relates.
Some key elements to include in your project are:
 Describe the issue or problem with particular emphasis on human health and safety and
environmental impacts.
 Discuss the background to the problem.
 Research the current regulations on the issue and comment on their strengths and
limitations.
 Conduct a risk assessment of the problem
 Recommend a safety plan to address the issue including the impact on key stakeholders.
 Discuss the scientific principles or data which support your safety plan.
Some possible topics are suggested but you are strongly encouraged to identify a problem
of interest to you:
 Hazards on construction site
 Movement of people and vehicles in a factory
 Manual and mechanical handling in the workplace
 Work equipment in a factory
 Electrical hazards in the workplace
 Fire hazards in the workplace
 Chemical and biological hazards in a laboratory or factory
 Noise in a factory
 Light in the workplace
 Vibration in the workplace
 The use of PPE in the workplace
 Hazards to pedestrians on a specified street
 Heat and temperature in the workplace
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HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT, EGN 3333 – PROJECT
REPORT GUIDELINES
Your project report should contain the following:
 Cover page in color with graphic stating your name, course, subject, year, instructor and
title of your topic.
 Acknowledgements: name and thank the people who helped you with the work
 Abstract: An abstract typically outlines four elements relevant to the completed work:
1. The research focus (i.e. statement of the problem(s)/research issue(s) addressed);
2. The research methods used (experimental research, case studies, questionnaires, etc.);
3. The results/findings of the research; and
4. The main conclusions and recommendations
 Contents page with numbering
 Introduction: briefly explain the scope of the project
 Chapters: Break your report down into logical chapters. Each chapter should contain
detailed information about one specific aspect of the project
 Conclusions: briefly state the conclusions and recommendations that derive from your
work
 Bibliography: should contain all the resources that you sourced e.g. books, journals,
websites, newspapers – even if they have not been cited in your report
 References: state the sources from which you have cited. Use a standard referencing
system eg MLA, Harvard
 Appendices: These may contain information that is too bulky to include in the body of
your report e.g. a series of graphs or tables
 Power point: Prepare a small number of power point slides so that you can present your
work to the class and submit a hard copy of them as an appendix
The report should be word-processed and submitted both as a hard copy with a binder and soft
copy. The report will be checked for plagiarism so ensure that all writing is properly referenced.
The length of the report should be sufficient to cover the scope of the project.
The report (Hard Copy and Soft Copy) should be completed and submitted on or before
MARCH – 16th
– 2016.
A penalty of 20% deduction per day will apply for late submission of the assignment.
Assignments submitted 5 or more days after the specified completion date will receive 0%.
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PROJECT MARKING SCHEME
Outstanding (A) 90%-100%
An outstanding piece of work showing an excellent overall understanding of the issues and
methodologies; original, independent thinking informs an answer based upon rigorous argument
accurately supported by evidence derived from a wide range of source material; relevant sources
thoroughly cited, presentation is clear and accurate. Very ambitious in scope in terms of its
conceptualisation, content and knowledge of the area of research.
Excellent (A-) 85%-89%
Excellent work in all or almost all areas with substantial evidence of original and independent
thought. Exceptional for an undergraduate. Ambitious in scope; well presented; sensitive to the
complexity of the issues and material discussed. Confident handling of critical issues; sources
thoroughly cited, presentation is clear and accurate.
Very Good (B+) 80%-84%
A very well focussed answer that shows evidence of independent thought, grasps complex ideas
and arguments and brings these to bear in a structured argument. May at times lose some rigour
of expression or organisation in communicating complex ideas. In areas where excellence is not
achieved, a very high degree of competence is shown. Good degree of ability to engage with
published scholarship and uses it to support arguments. Sources thoroughly cited and
presentation is good.
Good (B) 75%-79%
Very competent answer in all or most areas, or showing moderate competence in some areas but
excellence in others. Work that shows good knowledge and understanding of the material
studied; is analytical, well-structured and relevant; shows some evidence of independent thought.
Sound grasp of critical issues; generally high standard of argument; less ambitious in scope than
A. At the lower end of the scale, there may be some shortcomings, but no major errors.
Presentation generally competent; sources generally well documented.
Satisfactory (C+) 70%-74%
Answer reasonably competent in all or most areas, or uneven answer showing strength in some
areas but weakness in others. Competent knowledge or understanding of the material studied, but
characterised by one or more of the following: lack of critical analysis; lack of independent
thought; argument not always well structured or relevant; some gaps and inconsistencies in
planning, organisation and use of evidence; lacks the comprehensiveness, accuracy and/or
cohesiveness expected of a B. Evidence of reasonable understanding of the subject; some
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awareness of critical debates but may be too descriptive or generalised; would benefit from
sharper focus and more reflection; sources adequately cited, presentation reasonable.
Basic (C) 65%-69%
Weak answer in all or most areas, tending to be descriptive with uncritical coverage of debates
and issues, but with some basic relevant information and understanding.
Evidence of reading and attempt to address question or topic. Skills of planning, structuring and
presentation relatively weak; barely adequate understanding of concepts, barely adequate use of
reading and sources; some attempt to cite sources.
Weak (D) 60%-64%
Answer showing minimal achievement in all areas, but containing some very basic relevant
information. Reliant on a minimal range of reading and poor attention to detail. May be
repetitious, consisting of a string of weak statements/opinions which may not relate to each
other. Assertions without supporting evidence; minimal reflection, poor planning and
presentation; sources inadequately cited.
Very Weak/Inadequate (Fail) 0%-59%
Inadequate answer in all areas, displaying very little knowledge or understanding.
Insufficient evidence that the candidate has adequately benefited from the course under
assessment. Poorly organised and confused argument; little or no evidence of analysis, planning
or presentation skills; poor use of English; sources not cited or very inadequately cited.