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Kindly access the Students' Policies & Forms by clicking on the button below. The following documents, among others, can be found there: Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, Students' Privacy Notice, Deferral, Suspension, and Cancellation Policy, Assignment Extension Policy, Re-Sit Policy, Complaints Procedure Policy, Equality Policy, and Student Disciplinary Policy.

Students' Policies & Forms

 

Sessions' Venue

All sessions will be held at 21 Academy's Training Centre in Naxxar

21 Business Centre, No. 20., Triq in-Nutar Debono, Naxxar NXR 2525 - Room 3

 

Lecture Schedule & Notes

Lecture notes will be available during the week following the respective lecture. Schedule dates are indicative and may change. All changes, if any, may be communicated via email, SMS or telephone calls.

LectureDateTimePresentationNotes (If Any)Session Recording
Lecture 0114 October 202617:30 to 20:30hrsPresentation 01
Lecture 0221 October 202617:30 to 20:30hrsPresentation 02Notes
Lecture 0328 October 202617:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 044 November 202617:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 0511 November 202617:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 0618 November 202617:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 0725 November 202617:30 to 20:30hrs
Lecture 082 December 202617:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 099 December 202617:30 to 20:30hrs Notes
Lecture 1016 December 202617:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 1113 January 202717:30 to 20:30hrs
Lecture 1220 January 202717:30 to 20:30hrs
Lecture 1327 January 202717:30 to 20:30hrs
Lecture 143 February 202717:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 1517 February 202717:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Notes
Lecture 1624 February 202717:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 173 March 202617:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 1810 March 202717:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 1917 March 202717:30 to 20:30hrsNotes
Lecture 207 April 202717:30 to 20:30hrs
Self Assessment Session 0214 April 202711:00 to 14:00hrs
Presentations Session14 April 202711:00 to 14:00hrs

Lecturers 

Mr George Steve Darmanin

 

Lecture Summaries & Suggested Reading

 

Lecture 1 - Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety

Following this session students will be given:

  • An understanding of the origins and development of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) from its earliest days to the present.
  • Insights into how historical events and legislative changes shaped current global OHS practices.
  • Examples of how OHS practices impact worker safety and business operations across different industries.

 

Core Reading List

  • Tolley’s Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2022 (2021). London: LexisNexis.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Practical Approach by Charles D. Reese
  • Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health by Mark A. Friend and James P. Kohn

Supplementary Reading:

  • The History of Occupational Health and Safety: From the Industrial Revolution to the Present by Paul Blanc
  • Occupational Health and Safety for the 21st Century by R.H. Friis.

Online Resources:

 

Lecture 2 - Understanding Organisational Context and Management Theories

This session covers how organisational structures and management theories impact health and safety practices. Students will learn about management styles, how leadership influences safety outcomes, and the dynamics of organisational culture.

 

Core Reading List

  • Tolley’s Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2022 (2021). London: LexisNexis.
  • Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace 3rd Edition (2012) by Jason Colquitt, Jeffery LePine and  Michael Wesson

Supplementary Reading List

  • Safety Management Systems in Aviation by Stolzer, A.J., Sumwalt, R.L., and Goglia,

Online Resources

 

Lecture 3 - Health and Safety Legislation

Following this session students will be given:

  • Detailed explanations of the legal frameworks governing health and safety at work, focusing on Malta, the EU, and international standards.
  • Discussion on the implications of non-compliance with health and safety legislation.

 

Core Reading List

  • Tolley’s Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2022 (2021). London: LexisNexis.

Supplementary Reading List

  • Occupational Health and Safety for the 21st Century by R.H. Friis.
  • International Health and Safety at Work by Phil Hughes and Ed Ferrett
  • Health and Safety at Work Essentials by Jeremy Stranks

Online Resources

 

Lecture 4 - Governance and Policy in Health and Safety

Following this session students will be given:

  • An understanding of the role of governance in health and safety, highlighting the importance of strategic leadership and policy-making.
  • Insights into the process of developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety policies.
  • Examples of effective internal consultation practices and how they contribute to better health and safety outcomes.

 

Core Reading List

  • Tolley’s Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2022 (2021). London: LexisNexis.
  • Health and Safety: Risk Management by Tony Boyle
  • Safety Management Systems: A Practical Guide by Alan Griffith and Tim Howarth

Supplementary Reading List

  • Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace" by Colquitt, J.A., Lepine, J.A., and Wesson, M.J.
  • Corporate Governance and Risk: A Systems Approach” by John Shortreed

 

Lecture 5 - Inspection, Auditing, and Monitoring

This session provides an overview of the methods and techniques used to conduct safety inspections, audits, and ongoing monitoring and measuring performance. Practical tools and checklists will be presented to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in safety practices.

 

Core Reading List

  • Tolley’s Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2022 (2021). London: LexisNexis.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Practical Approach by Charles D. Reese
  • Safety Metrics: Tools and Techniques for Measuring Safety Performance by Christopher A. Janicak

Supplementary Reading List

  • Safety Performance Measurement” by Jacques van Steen

 

Lecture 6 - Leadership in Health and Safety

Following this session students will be given:

  • An exploration of how leadership styles and practices impact health and safety culture and compliance.
  • Discussions on the role of leadership in managing change and fostering a proactive safety culture.

 

Core Reading List

  • Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace by Colquitt, J.A., Lepine, J.A., and Wesson, M.J.
  • Health and Safety Leadership Excellence by NEBOSH
  • Leading Health and Safety at Work by HSE

Supplementary Reading List

  • Psychosocial factors at work in the Asia Pacific by Dollard, M.F. et al.
  • Safety Leadership: A Practical Guide by Judith Erickson
  • The Safety Anarchist: Relying on Human Expertise and Innovation by Sidney Dekker

 

Lecture 7 - Human Behaviour and Organisational Culture in OHS

Following this session students will be given:

  • An analysis of the relationship between organisational culture and safety outcomes.
  • Techniques for diagnosing and transforming organisational culture to improve safety performance.
  • Case studies that illustrate the process and impact of cultural change in enhancing workplace safety.

 

Core Reading List

  • Safety Culture: Assessing and Changing the Behavior of Organizations by James Roughton and Nathan Crutchfield
  • Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace by Colquitt, J.A., Lepine, J.A., and Wesson, M.J.

Supplementary Reading List

  • The Human Contribution: Unsafe Acts, Accidents and Heroic Recoveries by James Reason
  • Psychosocial factors at work in the Asia Pacific by Dollard, M.F. et al.

 

Lecture 8 - Risk Management Fundamentals

Following this session students will be given:

  • A deep dive into the principles and processes of risk management as they apply to OHS.
  • Tools and techniques for effective risk assessment and management.
  • Practical exercises in applying risk management principles to hypothetical scenarios.

 

Core Reading List

 

  • Occupational Health and Safety for the 21st Century by R.H. Friis.
  • Principles of Risk Management and Insurance by George E. Rejda and Michael McNamara
  • Risk Management: Principles and Practices by Michael W. Elliott

Supplementary Reading List

  • Accident/Incident Prevention Techniques by Charles D. Reese.
  • Enterprise Risk Management: From Incentives to Controls by James Lam
  • Fundamentals of Risk Management: Understanding, Evaluating and Implementing Effective Risk Management by Paul Hopkin

 

Lecture 9 - Physical and Chemical Hazards

This lecture covers the identification and management of physical and chemical hazards in the workplace. Key focus areas include regulations on chemical safety, physical hazard control, and practical measures to prevent exposure.

 

Core Reading List

  • "Tolley’s Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2022" (2021). London: LexisNexis.

Online Resources

 

Lecture 10 - Biological and Ergonomic Hazards

Students will learn about biological hazards and ergonomic risks present in various workplaces. The session will cover methods for assessing biological agents (e.g., in healthcare) and ergonomic interventions to improve safety

 

Core Reading List

  • Tolley’s Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2022" (2021). London: LexisNexis

Supplementary Reading List

  • Safety and Health for Engineers by Roger L. Brauer

Online Resources

 

 

Lecture 11 - Psychosocial Hazards and Workplace Stress

This lecture focuses on the identification and control of psychosocial hazards, such as stress, bullying, and harassment in the workplace. The session includes legislative guidelines from the EU and strategies for managing mental health at work.

 

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List

  • Psychosocial factors at work in the Asia Pacific" by Dollard, M.F. et al.

Online Resources

 

Lecture 12 - Safety Management Systems (SMS)

This session introduces the concept of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and their role in improving organisational safety. We will examine the key components of an SMS and illustrate its implementation and effectiveness.

 

Core Reading List

  • Safety Management Systems in Aviation (2023) By Alan J Stolzer, Robert L Sumwalt, John J Goglia

Supplementary Reading List

  • Accident/Incident Prevention Techniques B/W Illustrations (2017) By Charles D. Reese

Online Resources

 

Lecture 13 - Occupational Health Challenges and Control Measures

This session will focus on key occupational health challenges such as exposure to hazardous substances, noise, vibration, and temperature extremes, with a particular emphasis on chronic health issues like respiratory diseases, hearing loss, and musculoskeletal disorders. We will explore control measures and occupational health surveillance techniques to mitigate these risks.

 

Core Reading List

  • Tolley’s Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2022 (2021). London: LexisNexis.

Supplementary Reading List

  • Occupational Health and Safety for the 21st Century by R.H. Friis.

Online Resources

 

Lecture 14 - Emergency Preparedness and Response

This session explores the key principles of emergency preparedness and response, including legislative requirements, practical planning techniques, and execution of drills taking considerations of various industries, settings and scenarios.

 

Core Reading List

  • Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers by Paul A. Erickson

Supplementary Reading List

  • Accident/Incident Prevention Techniques" by Charles D. Reese.

 

Lecture 15 - Risk Assessment Methodologies

This lecture introduces students to different risk assessment methodologies, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Special attention will be given to various tools and techniques.

 

Core Reading List

  • Tolley’s Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2022" (2021). London: LexisNexis

Online Resources

 

Lecture 16 - Accident Investigation Techniques

This session explores accident investigation techniques, focusing on root cause analysis, evidence collection, and reporting.

 

Core Reading List

  • Accident/Incident Prevention Techniques by Charles D. Reese.

Supplementary Reading List

  • Safety Management Systems in Aviation" by Stolzer, A.J., Sumwalt, R.L., and Goglia, J.J.

 

Lecture 17 - Health and Safety Training Programmes

This lecture discusses the creation and delivery of effective health and safety training programmes for employees at different levels. Students will learn about strategies for engaging workers and fostering a safety culture through training.

 

Core Reading List

  • Effective Safety and Health Training by Barbara Hilyer, Alan Veasey, Kenneth Oldfield, and Lisa Craft-McCormick

Other Online Resources

 

Lecture 18 - Communication and Consultation in OHS

Discusses the importance of communication and consultation in health and safety management. This session will focus on strategies to engage stakeholders, including employees, managers, and external agencies, ensuring compliance and effective safety practice dissemination.

 

Core Reading List

  • Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Practical Approach by Charles D. Reese

Supplementary Reading List

  •  Organizational behavior: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (8th ed.). Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). . McGraw-Hill Education.

Online Resources

 

Lecture 19 - Sustainability, CSRD, and ESG in Occupational Health and Safety

This session introduces the concepts of sustainability and the role of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in corporate sustainability efforts. The focus will be on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are influencing OHS practices. Students will learn about reporting requirements, integrating OHS into sustainability metrics, and the role of health and safety professionals in ensuring compliance with EU sustainability standards.

 

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List

  •  Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Practical Approach by Charles D. Reese

Online Resources

 

Lecture 20 - Revision and Assignment Preparation

Following this session students will be given:

  • A comprehensive review of key concepts covered throughout the course to consolidate learning.
  • Guidelines and expectations for the final assignment, including topic selection, research methods, and presentation.
  • An open forum for questions and clarifications to ensure students are well-prepared for their assessments.

Core Reading List

  • Refer to the previous 19 lectures

Supplementary Reading List

  • Refer to the previous 19 lectures

 

Methods of Assessment

Self-Assessment (15% of final grade): Students are required to complete a multiple-choice test during the first lecture of the module on 14 October 2026. The test sheet and answers will be provided in an additional 30-minute session, scheduled for Wednesday, 14 April 2027, at 17:30 hrs. Students will be expected to mark their own submissions.

Assignment (60% of final grade)

Presentation (25% of final grade)

 

 

Assignment

You are required to choose one of the three questions available in the Assignment Submission Form made available by clicking the button below. The assignment must be submitted no later than Thursday, 29 April 2026, along with the Assignment Submission Form. Please ensure that you indicate the question you have addressed on the Assignment Submission Form.

The Assignment Submission Form will be made available here at a later date.

For guidance on how to plan, draft, and submit your assignment, please refer to the 21 Academy presentation on Writing and Submitting Your Assignment by clicking the button below.

Writing and Submitting Your Assignment

We are also providing the 21 Academy's Assignments Rubric for your reference. This rubric is a performance-based assessment tool that tutors will use for grading, and it will help you understand the requirements of the assignment and how it will be assessed.

Assignments Rubric

 

Presentation

You also have to prepare and deliver a 5-minute presentation on your assignment. The presentation will be delivered on the date indicated in the modules time table above.

A Presentation Rubric is being made available for your guidance below. This is a performance-based assessment tool. Tutors will use the rubric to assist them to allocate scoring while it allows students to understand what is required in the presentation and how your presentation will be graded.

Presentation Rubric

Your presentation should be also be submitted in pdf format on Turnitin by not later than 24 hours before the first presentation sitting. Do not scan the presentation but convert/save it directly to pdf.

Note that the submitted presentations will be scanned for plagiarism.

 

Referencing Style

Your assignment and presentation should be referenced using the Harvard Referencing style. Please follow a short video, by clicking on the button below, to understand this referencing style.

Harvard Referencing Style

 

Submitting Assignments - Turnitin

The Academy will notify you via email when the assignment questions become available. Shortly after, you will receive another email from Turnitin, likely on the same day, confirming your enrolment in a "class" where you can upload your assignment(s).

Please ensure that your assignments are submitted no later than 23:59 on the assignment submission deadline, as indicated on the Assignment Submission form or in the Turnitin "class."

At 21 Academy, you have the option to submit multiple drafts before the final submission deadline. The version uploaded at the deadline will be treated as your final submission for assessment.

Assignment Preparation and Submission Instructions

All students must follow the procedure below when preparing and submitting assignments. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure that your assignment is completed, formatted and submitted correctly.

1. Write Your Assignment Using Turnitin Clarity

You must write and complete your assignment using Turnitin Clarity. All drafting and development of your assignment must take place within this platform.

For guidance, watch the following video:

Clarity for Students

 

Ensure that you click Submit to complete the required submission process.

2. Transfer Your Completed Assignment to Microsoft Word

Once you have finalised your assignment in Turnitin Clarity:

  1. Copy the complete text of your final draft.
  2. Paste it into a Microsoft Word document.

3. Format Your Assignment in Microsoft Word

Use Microsoft Word to only format your assignment in accordance with the official Assignment Guidelines.

Ensure that you include the following, where applicable:

  • Submission form: Complete the submission form and tick the question you are answering.
  • Cover page: Add the required cover page.
  • Table of contents: Include a contents page where required.
  • Headings and subheadings: Format these appropriately.
  • Document layout: Apply the required font, font size, line spacing and margins.
  • Page numbering and referencing: Ensure that these are correct and consistent.
  • Refernce List on a fresh page
  • Final checks: Verify that the assignment meets all the requirements specified in the Assignment Guidelines.

Refer to the official guidelines here:

Assignment Submission Guidelines

 

Important: Microsoft Word should be used for formatting and presentation purposes only. Do not add, remove or substantively change any assignment content after completing your work in Turnitin Clarity. If you do please make sure that these changes are also made on Turnitin Clarity and resubmit.

4. Submit Your Assignment Through Turnitin Standard As Well

Once you have completed the formatting, upload your final document to the relevant Turnitin Standard assignment submission area.

This is the formally submitted version that will be forwarded to the assessor.

File naming convention

Your file must be named using your full name followed by the question number answered.

For example: Joseph Borg Q3

Before uploading, check that your document is complete, correctly formatted and saved under the required file name.

5. Important Rules for Turnitin Standard Submissions

Please observe the following submission rules:

  • Multiple drafts: You may submit multiple drafts before the final submission deadline.
  • Final submission: The version uploaded at the submission deadline will be treated as your final assignment for assessment.
  • 24-hour restriction: Turnitin evaluates the same assignment twice within a 24-hour period. Any additional submission made during this period will not be reviewed until the 24-hour period has elapsed. Plan your submissions accordingly.
  • Similarity threshold: Your final submission must not exceed 20% similarity. Pay particular attention to the use of direct quotations and ensure that all sources are properly acknowledged.

6. Consistency Between Turnitin Clarity and Turnitin Standard

Both the version in Turnitin Clarity and the version uploaded to Turnitin Standard will be used for assessment purposes.

It is therefore essential that the assignment text in both versions is identical.

The only differences should relate to formatting and presentation, such as the submission form, cover page, table of contents, headings, page numbering and overall document layout.

Do not introduce new content, remove existing content or make substantive changes to the assignment in Microsoft Word after completing it in Turnitin Clarity. If you do, please update the version on Turnitin Clarity and resubmjit from there too.

Final Checklist

Before considering your assignment complete, ensure that you have:

  • Written and completed the assignment in Turnitin Clarity.
  • Clicked Submit in Turnitin Clarity.
  • Copied the final assignment into Microsoft Word.
  • Formatted the document in accordance with the Assignment Guidelines.
  • Completed the submission form and ticked the relevant question.
  • Checked the assignment's content against the version in Turnitin Clarity.
  • Confirmed that the similarity score does not exceed 20%.
  • Saved the file using the correct naming convention.
  • Uploaded the final, formatted document to Turnitin Standard before the deadline.

Please note: Failure to follow these instructions may affect the assessment process. Students are responsible for ensuring that both versions are consistent and that the final assignment is submitted correctly and on time.

Follow this very short video to understand how to submit your assignment through Turnitin - Submitting a Paper

To understand the similarity report generated by Turnitin follow this 1 minute video - Understanding the Similarity Report