BIOL 334 - Occupational Safety and Health

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

An introductory course dealing with the recognition, evaluation and control of occupational health hazards. Study of the work place, including safety and health standards, using the principles of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and law. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the difference between chronic and acute exposures (2) Discuss and describe fire, health, radiation, infectious, confined-space, noise and vibration hazards (3) Recall the OSHA requirements and respiratory protection standards and methods of testing (4) Describe workplace methods for reducing exposures/injury

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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