OSHT  1305  OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry
A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

OSHT  1307  Construction Site Safety and Health
Introduction to safety requirements for construction sites including occupational health and environmental controls. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

OSHT  1309  Physical Hazards Control
A study of the physical hazards in industry and the methods of workplace design and redesign to control these hazards. Emphasis on the regulation codes and standards associated with the control of physical hazards. Lab required. Prerequisite: OSHT 1307. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

OSHT  1313  Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation
Provides a basis for understanding the nature of occupational hazard recognition, accident prevention, loss reduction, inspection techniques, and accident investigation analysis. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

OSHT  1316  Material Handling
Proper methods for material handling and storage including safety practices, proper equipment usage, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

OSHT  2309  Safety Program Management
Examine the major safety management issues that affect the workplace including safety awareness, loss control, regulatory issues, and human behavior modification. Lab required. Prerequisite:  OSHT 1307. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

OSHT  2310  Principles of Safety Engineering
Methods to predict, eliminate, or reduce unsafe conditions at the design and construction stage utilizing engineering controls. Includes methods of analysis, prioritization, and implementation of control measures for potentially hazardous situations in the workplace. Lab required. Prerequisite:  OSHT 1307. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

OSHT  2320  Safety Training Presentation Techniques
Principles of developing and presenting effective industrial/business training. Emphasis on instructor qualifications and responsibilities, principles of teaching including use of teaching aids and presentation skills. Lab required. Prerequisite: OSHT 1313. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

OSHT  2337  Advanced Risk Management
An exploration of safety management systems such as OSHAS, ANSI, and ISO. OSHAS Guidelines for Implementation; Risk Manager Standards Vocabulary for Risk Management Principles and Risk Assessment Techniques. The FAA Safety Management Systems and other similar programs. Lab required. Prerequisite:  OSHT 1309. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

OSHT  2380  Cooperative Education - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. 3 credit hours. (W)