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Introduction to Environmental Safety and Health Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Gary Beasley (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

glbeasley@actx.edu

Phone

Office Location

Office Hours

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

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Course

EPCT-1307-002 Introduction to Environmental Safety and Health

Prerequisites

Course Description

An historic overview of environmental safety and health. Emphasis is on the use of occupational safety and health codes.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Two books are required for this course:

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\ 1.  Occupational Safety Class Notes: Author: Neil Mock and Sandra Jefferson; Publisher Amarillo College Bookstore; No ISBN Number. 

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\ 2.  Keller’s Official Safety Handbook 6th Edition: Author Keller Staff; Publisher: JJ Keller & Associates: ISBN Number 1-59042-078-0.

Supplies

\ Note book; preferably a 3-ring binder.

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\ Writing instrument

Student Performance

\ The objective upon completion is to provide the student a study of OSHA health and safety regulations as they pertain to protecting workers from exposure to occupational hazards, and to introduce a "proactive" philosophy to compliance with OSHA.

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\  The objective upon completion is to provide the student a study of OSHA health & safety regulations as they pertain to protecting workers from exposure to occupational hazards, and to introduce a "proactive" philosophy to compliance with OSHA.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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 Responsibilities.  Please see: http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=291#StudentConduct

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

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\ Examinations Projects and Attendance:

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\ Exam

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\ 100 points

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\ 2 each

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\ 200 points

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\ Class Work

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\ 100 points

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\ 100 points

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\ Final

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\ 200 points

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\ 1 each

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\ 200 points

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\ Homework

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\ 15 points

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\ 16 each

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\ 240 points

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\ Class worksheets

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\ 50 points

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\ 4 each

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\ 200 points

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\ Attendance

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\ 5 points

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\ 15 each

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\ 75 points

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\ Late Attendance
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\ 3 points only

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\ Total Possible Points

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\ 1015 points

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\ The final is a comprehensive examination (2 points possible) and will be the last exam of the semester.  The final accounts for approximately 20% of your total grade.

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\ Grading is on a point system.

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\ A total of  115 points can be earned.

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\ A (90-100%) = 913 - 115 points 

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\ B (80-89%) = 912 - 812 points

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\ C (70-79%) = 711 - 811 points

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\ D (60-69%) = 71 - 69 points

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\ F (< 60%) = < 69 points

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\ In class work cannot be made up.
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\ If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out the assignment from a classmate and it is due at the same time as the rest of the class.
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\ Make up tests can be taken at 70 percent credit, if arrangements are made prior to date of test. If arrangements are not made prior to the test and you do not call before the test, you will not be allowed to take the test.

Attendance

\ Your presence in class will affect your grade. 

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\ 5 points will be awarded for each class a student is present.

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\ Only 3 points will be awarded if a student is late.

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Calendar

\ Day 1              

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\ Introduction & Syllabus
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\ History of Safety
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\ McWane Films (50 points)
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\ Day 2              
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\ Regulations Silent Spring film                      
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\ Mark Scantron as Assignment 1        (All Assignments are due next class)
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\ Hazard Communication (JJ Keller p. 101-108) scantron 1-10                      
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\ Eye Protection (JJ Keller p. 43-50) scantron 21-30   
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\ Foot Protection (JJ Keller p. 77-84) scantron 41-50                                                                                     
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\ Hand Protection (JJ Keller p. 95-100) scantron 51-60                                                                                  
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\ Head Protection (JJ Keller p. 109-114) scantron 71-80        
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\ Day 3              
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\ Hazard Communication
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\ MSDS Worksheet (50 points)
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\ Reactive Video Worksheet and Film (50 points)                 
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\ Day 4
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\ Toxicology (Handout)                                   
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\ Exposure Limits (Handout)
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\ Personal Protective Equipment
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\ (Eye Protection, Foot Protection, Hand Protection, and Head Protection)
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\ Assignment 2
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\ Respiratory Protection (JJ Keller p 167-176) scantron 1-10
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\ Day 5  
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\ Respiratory Protection
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\ Test Review
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\ Day 6              
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\ Test                
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\ Emergency Spill Response (JJ Keller p. 33-42) scantron 1-10                      
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\ Slips, Trips, and Falls (JJ Keller p. 177-190) scantron 21-30                         
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\ Hearing Conservation (JJ Keller p. 115-124) scantron 41-50                       
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\ Day 7              
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\ Emergency Spill Response and Hazardous cargo film
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\ DOT Emergency Response Guidebook Exercise (50 points)
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\ Day 8              
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\ Hearing Conservation
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\ Slips, Trips, and Falls                                    
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\ Assignment 4
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\ Fire Prevention (JJ Keller p. 51-62) scantron 1-10                                                                            
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\ Confined Space Entry (JJ Keller p. 11-18) scantron 21-30                
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\ Day 9              
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\ Means of Egress
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\ Fire Prevention
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\ Day 10           
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\ Confined Space and film      
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\ Assignment 5
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\ Lifting and Ergonomics (JJ Keller p. 125-136) scantron 1-10                                                           
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\ Electrical Safety (JJ Keller p. 19-32) scantron 21-30             
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\ Day 11            
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\ Electrical Safety                                             
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\ Lifting & Ergonomics Handout
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\ Review                                               
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\ Day 12
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\ Test #2                                                           
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\ Assignment 6
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\ Machine Guarding (JJ Keller p. 147-156) scantron 1-10                                                      
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\ Tool Safety (JJ Keller p. 191-202) scantron 21-30                                         
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\ Day 13           
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\ Machine Guarding Tool Safety                                 
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\ Assignment 7             
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\ Lockout/Tagout (JJ Keller p. 137-146) scantron 1-10                                   
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\ Violence in the Workplace (JJ Keller p. 203-208) scantron 21-30               
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\ Welding (JJ Keller p. 209-222) scantron 41-50
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\ Day 14            
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\ Welding         
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\ Lockout/Tagout
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\ Day 15            
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\ Violence in the Workplace film
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\ Review
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\ Day 16            
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\ Final Test

Additional Information

\ After studying the materials presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty of the department/program.

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  1. \ Ascertain the purpose of the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its relationship to other federal agencies.
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  2. \ Find, interpret, summarize and apply, the safety and health standards in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); and for new standards, the Federal Register.
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  3. \ Gain knowledge of, and apply the following approaches used to communicate workplace hazards: Information and training programs; signs, labels, and hazard warnings; recordkeeping and reporting requirements; and medical and exposure surveillance programs.
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  4. \ Learn and apply the following approaches used to control employee hazard exposure, worker exposure limits (PELs), engineering controls, and restriction of access.
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  5. \ Learn and apply the following approaches used to protect employees from hazard exposure: personal protective equipment(PPE), emergency evacuation and response plan
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Syllabus Created on:

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Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM