LO.1 Critically analyse an organisation’s internal environment with regard to occupational health issues and implications.
LO.2 Critically evaluate the research that has influenced approaches to occupational health management.
Qualification outcome expectations
Research and referencing: You are required to engage in some research into the theories underpinning occupational health management and other sources in order to successfully complete this assignment. Ensure you include a full reference list, including all sources, using APA 6th edition guidelines. Correct referencing is an expectation of tertiary study.
Presentation guidelines: Work is expected to be word-processed and submitted as a Word document or PDF, use a clear, readable font and be within 10% of the given word count (excluding any referencing). Include your name, student number and the paper code and assignment number as a header or footer. Reports should include headings or subheadings as required. Spellchecking and proofreading of work prior to submission is strongly encouraged.
Write a strategic plan for your organisation to intervene in the incidence and associated costs of occupational disease. This should be written as a professional report to the senior management of your organisation or industry.
Base your recommendations on the available data from your organisation, industry and published research. Highlight limitations in the available data and how it affects your organisation. Use the latest research available, including that from New Zealand.
Your intervention plan should be specific and be able to be evaluated. Set the evaluation criteria for the future.
Consider costs of implementation and any break-even analysis.
Include APA referencing.
