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Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)Director: Susan Nesbitt For General Studies major requirements, see the Center for Continuing Studies section of the Catalog .
3173. Psychology of the Workplace and Security (273) (Also offered as AH 3173.) (Formerly offered as OSH 3273.) (Formerly offered as GS 273.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors, others with consent. Knowledge on the human factors and behaviors that have an impact upon the safety performance of employees in the workplace. 3174. Environmental Laws, Regulations and Issues (274) (Also offered as AH 3174.) (Formerly offered as OSH 3274.) (Formerly offered as GS 274.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: General Education Science requirements or permission of the instructor; open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors, others with consent. Overview of the history and framework of federal environmental legislation to protect the environment along with environmental issues, laws and regulations associated with industrial operations. 3270. Fire Prevention and Protection (270) (Also offered as AH 3270.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: AH/OSH 3570; completion of General Education Science requirements or permission of the instructor; open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors, others with consent. Knowledge needed to control and prevent fire in the workplace, and life safety requirements. (277W) (Also offered as AH 3277W.) (Formerly offered as GS 277.) Either semester. Three credits.Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800. A writing course that has as its subject hazardous chemicals and their use in the workplaces, their effects on the environment, and the hazards caused by exposure to them. 3278. Workers' Compensation Law and Related Issues (278) (Also offered as AH 3278.) (Formerly offered as GS 278.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors, others with consent. Knowledge of state and federal workers' compensation laws, and the interrelationship of these laws with other laws; laws governing workplace injuries and practical considerations for handling of claims. (298) Either or both semesters. Three credits. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. (299) Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Open only with consent of instructor. 3570. Safety and Health Fundamentals (Also offered as AH 3570.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors; others by consent. Fundamental knowledge and skills needed to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses and damage to property; develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive occupational safety and health program. 3571. Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (Also offered as AH 3571.) Either semester. Three credits. Three hours of lecture. Prerequisite: Open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors; others with instructor consent; open to juniors or higher. Introduction to the principles of industrial hygiene with emphasis on protecting workers’ health through evaluation and intervention within the workplace. 3573. Safety and Health Hazards, Laws and Regulations (Also offered as AH 3573.) Either semester. Three credits. Three hours of lecture. Prerequisite: Open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors; others with instructor consent; open to juniors or higher. Provides a comprehensive overview of the occupational safety and health regulatory process and standards. (Also offered as AH 3574.) Either semester. Three credits. Three hours of lecture. Prerequisite: Open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors; others with instructor consent; open to juniors or higher. Concerns the achievement of an optimal relationship between humans and their work. 4221W. Trends in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health (221W) (Also offered as AH 4221W.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Completion of two or more OSH/AH or equivalent courses; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors; others with consent. Impact of issues in the workplace in promoting prevention of injuries and illness to workers, and protection of property and the environment. (Also offered as AH 4291.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Completion of required six OSH/AH courses or permission of faculty coordinator; open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors; others with consent. Application of the principles and concepts of hazard assessment and safety management to an actual workplace under the supervision of an approved onsite supervisor. A minimum of 120 hours to be spent at the workplace and completion of a written project report. 4570. Pollution Control, Prevention and Environmental Management Systems (220) (Formerly offered as OSH 4220.) (Also offered as AH 4570.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: AH/OSH 3570; completion of General Education Science requirements; or permission of the instructor; open only to BGS and Allied Health Sciences majors; others with consent. Basic knowledge of environmental management systems, and techniques in controlling and preventing pollution from industrial activities.
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