There is an indication that across Higher Education (HE) engineering courses in the UK, the extent and content of risk education varies, and is not always commensurate with the level of risk that undergraduates could be responsible for managing in their professional life. Consequently, a project was set up to incorporate risk education into the curriculum of an undergraduate engineering course in a UK university for the 2005/06 academic year.

The studies are composed of lectures and practical classes. The sessions take place once a month – three days a week. Every session consists of 13 units (26 hours). The innovative and comprehensive curriculum of studies includes OSH policy in Poland and EU, ergonomics, OSH management, integrated system of health determinants in the workplace, GP HESSME, as well as legal aspects connected with OSH.

This degree course is run by our Department of Social Security Management in collaboration with the appropriate professional associations. The programme qualifies its graduates for careers in senior positions in the field of social security, with special emphasis on accident insurance.

During the educational process the students acquire current knowledge regarding ergonomics, safety and health protection, analysis and assessment of occupational risk, safety and work hygiene management. They also advance their skills in designing, implementing, maintaining and mastering systems of occupational safety management. Special emphasis is placed on providing students with the ability of practical use of the knowledge acquired.