OSHT 1309 - Physical Hazards Control

Institution:

Odessa College

Subject:

Description:

3 hours A study of the common physical hazards in industry and methods of workplace design and redesign to control hazards. Emphasis on the regulation codes and standards associated with the control of physical hazards. The student will identify the common physical hazards in industry; design a hazard free work environment; utilize hazard recognition techniques to implement safe control practices; describe the hazard control measures used in workplace designs; and list Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other applicable codes and describe their applications. Student will compile a list of written process safety information for employees involved with highly hazardous chemicals and recommend the purchasing of safety equipment. Students will be required to exhibit problem-solving, self-management and communication skills while working in a safety analysis group. Within this group, students will be responsible for organizing and evaluating safe use, storing, manufacturing, handling or moving hazardous chemicals at the job site or any combination of these activities. (SCANS 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: None.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.odessa.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 335-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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