ELM 100 - Occupational Safety & Health

Institution:

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

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Description:

3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: RDG 090 or minimum placement test score for placement in college level reading. This course introduces the student to occupational safety and health. It develops the student's understanding and competence in occupational safety and health by introducing safety practices applicable to the industrial workplace. It provides analysis of various Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations including: hazard identification, confined spaces, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, disaster preparedness and emergency response, materials handling and storage, means of egress and fire prevention, and machine guarding. Other topics relating to occupational safety and health will be investigated during the course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Eastern.wvnet.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 434-8000

Calendar System:

Semester

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