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Course Listings 2018-2019 281 OSH102 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Industrial Hygiene Overview of environmental hazardous materials technology. History of pollution leading to current legislation. Environmental effects of pollution. Overview of the regulatory framework. Career opportunities in handling and management of hazardous substances. Prerequisites: None. OSH105 2 Credits 2 Periods Construction Safety Occupational Safety and Health Act. Common causes for accidents and fatalities in construction. Abatement techniques for construction-specific hazards. Use of personal protection and lifesaving equipment. Specific types of health hazards related to the construction industry. Proper methods for handling hazardous materials. Prerequisites: None. OSH106 2 Credits 2 Periods Industrial Safety Safety, health management, and accident prevention in industrial work environment. Role of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act, materials handling, electrical safety, machine safety, first response to fire and medical emergencies, safety signs and color codes, recognition of safety and health hazards accident prevention, management responsibilities, and OSHA 10 certification. Prerequisites: None. Cross-References: OSH/MIT106. OSH106AA 3 Credits 3 Periods Industrial Safety Safety, health management and accident prevention in industrial work environment. Role of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act, materials handling, electrical safety, machine safety, emergency preparedness, safety signs and color codes, recognition of safety and health hazards accident prevention, and management's responsibilities. Prerequisites: None. OSH107 3 Credits 3 Periods Occupational Safety Principles and Practice Application of safety and health regulations and best practices. Hazard identification and accident investigation techniques. Major construction hazards and controls. Application of fire protection standards. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in OSH106AA or permission of Instructor. OSH189AA Lec + Lab 1 Credit 2 Periods Professional Leadership Development for Occupational Safety and Health I Personal and professional leadership development related to occupational safety and health (OSH) through active participation in professional mentoring. Exposure to industry technical meetings, technical tours, college discipline specific campus club, scholarship awareness, and other similar events. Supplemented by readings, and pre- and post-activity discussion and critique. Varied content due to variety of personal and professional development available. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in OSH106AA. OSH203 3 Credits 3 Periods Health and Safety Program Management I Introduction to safety program theory and principles needed to develop, manage, implement and evaluate a safety and health program. Systems safety and applied psychology theories that enhance safety program management. Hazard identification methods and controls, and application of these principles to case studies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in OSH106AA or permission of Instructor.