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HLTH 324

Occupational Health and Safety

Public Health College of Life Sciences

Course Description

In-depth focus on workplace health and safety through a multidisciplinary approach to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and prevention and control of workplace-related illnesses and injuries.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

Chem 105 and Math 110 or equivalent

Title

OSHA Standards and Violations

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate competency in using the OSHA standards by identifying specific violations of current standards.

Title

Safety and Health Program Management

Learning Outcome

Explain how the functions of management are utilized to assure safe conditions and practices through the development of specific programs as well as an overall safety and health program.

Title

Safety and Health Legislation

Learning Outcome

Describe the purpose and scope of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as other relevant safety and health legislation and consensus standards.

Title

Loss Control Strategies

Learning Outcome

Identify, evaluate, and develop loss control strategies to address the hazards associated with operating common manufacturing and construction equipment and processes.

Title

Accident Investigation

Learning Outcome

Discuss and demonstrate the elements involved in completing an accident investigation.