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Special Topics - Occupational Safety Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

OSHT-1391-001 Special Topics - Occupational Safety

Prerequisites

Course Description

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
 

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Textbooks not required.

Supplies

Access to a computer and a jump/thumb drive is highly recommended.

Student Performance

\ Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.

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\ This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary in order to improve student proficiency.

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\ This course may be used as a Capstone experience for the student.

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\ Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends.

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\ Individual assignments are based on student capabilities and curriculum requirements.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

All students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct in the 29-21 Student Rights and Responsibilites.  Please see: http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=291#StudentConduct

Cell Phone Use:
In order to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning, telepone calls and texting will not be
permitted during class.   Please make sure your phone is on silent or vibrate.  If you receive a call
or text that must be answered, please leave the classroom to reply.  Texting during class will not
be allowed.

Grading Criteria

Course Requirements: 
Two (2) Projects 20% each (40% total)

Take home exam: 20%

Homework / Assignments: 20%

Final Examination: 20%

Final Examination:
The final exam will be presented on the last scheduled day of class. The final will be worth 20% of the total grade for the semester.

 This is a hybrid/self-study class that will require students to prepare and complete assignments as directed by the instructor.

It will require that students attend two classes during the semester to present oral presentations.
Make Up Policy:
Scheduled presentations cannot be made up without prior (prior to exam) approval, at 80% credit.
Homework will only be accepted late with prior approval, at 70% credit.
 
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59
 

Attendance

This is a work study class that will require students to prepare and complete assignments as directed by the instructor.
It will require that students attend two classes during the semester to present oral presentations.
Make Up Policy:
Scheduled presentations cannot be made up without prior (prior to exam) approval, at 80% credit.
Homework will only be accepted late with prior approval, at 70% credit.
 

Calendar

Assignment 1:   Historical overview of occupational and environmental health and safety issues. 

  • OSHACT and its Administration
    • Standards, Codes, and other Safety Documents
    • Regulatory issues
      • Record keeping requirements
    • Liabilities and Legislation

Assignment 2:   Occupational safety and health regulations      

Assignment 3: U.S. Labor department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

                                and its relationship to other federal agencies.

§  Find, interpret, summarize, and apply regulations

§  Initiating a "proactive" relationship with OSHA.

§  Regulatory compliance

·         Compliance strategies

§  New and proposed standards, in the Federal Register.

§  Letters of Interpretation

Assignment4: Continuation of Assignment 3:

o   Assign oral and written research project on OSHA Regulations or Occupational Safety.

o   Project content and individual assignments will be given.

Assignment5: Worker Exposure Limits (PELS);

  • Take home test given

Assignment6: Engineering Controls and restriction of Access.

·         Information and Training programs

o   Signs, Labels, and Hazard Warnings

Assignment7: Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

§  OSHA incidence reporting

Assignment 8: Present oral and written research project on research project on OSHA  Regulations or Occupational Safety, based on individual assignments.

Assignment 9: Work related injuries and illnesses

·         OSHA Form 300

·         OSHA Form 300A

·         OSHA Form 301

Assignment 10: Medical and Exposure Surveillance Programs

o   Assign oral and written research project on OSHA Regulations or Occupational Safety.

o   Project content and individual assignments will be given.

Assignment 11: Hazard Communication

·         Hazard control measures and methods

o   Personal Protective Equipment; and Emergency Evacuation and Response Plans.

o   Engineering controls

o   Work practices

Assignment 12: Appraising Plant Safety

  • Safe Work Practices
  • Hazards and their Control
  • Planning for Emergencies
  • Accident Investigation
  • Safety Analysis
    • Acceleration, Falls, Falling Objects, and other Impacts
  • Mechanical Injuries

Assignment 13: Present oral and written research project on research project on OSHA  Regulations or Occupational Safety, based on individual assignments.

Assignment 14: Appraising Plant Safety, Continued

  • Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Heat and Temperature
  • Pressure Hazards
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Fire and Fire Suppression
  • Hazards of Toxic Materials
  • Confined-Space Entry
  • Radiation
  • Vibration and Noise
  • Computers and Safety

Assignment 15:  Roles of Safety Personnel

  • Management and its Responsibilities
  • Personnel & Safety Management

Assignment 16: Final Examination

 

Additional Information

Web sites that will assist you completeing assignments given.

www.osha.gov

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/

http://nih.gov/

http://www.who.int/en/

 

 

 

Syllabus Created on:

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Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM