MOS 5101

Description

Analysis and discussion of theories and principles of OSHA and their practical uses in the workplace. Non-engineering based methods are used to facilitate student understanding.

Objectives

1. Explain the historical reasons that led to the development of modern safety and health regulations and programs.
2. Analyze the costs and effects of accidents on industry, the economy, and society.
3. Compare the seven major theories of accident causation.
4. Explain the mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the importance of the OSH Act.
5. Discuss the development of OSHA standards and methods for enforcing them.
6. Identify OSHA forms to be maintained and posted by employers.
7. Discuss workers' compensation and categories of compensable injuries.
8. Define ergonomics and illustrate ergonomics problems and solutions in the workplace.
9. Describe methods of protection against mechanical injuries, including lockout/tagout programs.
10. Assess the impact of falls and slips and the guarding of such hazards.
11. Discuss chemical hazards and their major exposure routes to humans.
12. Compare and contrast ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and the hazards associated with each.
13. Explain the importance of hearing conservation programs.
14. Assess ethical issues commonly faced by safety and health practitioners and the steps for handling those issues.
15. Recommend the methods of promoting workplace safety and health.
16. Support the importance of safety and health training on accident prevention.
17. Describe the safety impacts that computers, automation, and robots have in today's workplace.
18. Develop, initiate, and evaluate a product safety and liability program.
19. Summarize workplace violence and discriminate associated reduction strategies.

PreRequisites

This course is designed to complement MOS 5201, Safety Engineering, and it is recommended MOS 5101 and MOS 5201 be taken sequentially.

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu