College of Information Technology & Engineering

Department of Safety Technology

 

Safety and Industrial Technology I

SED 372

Spring 2001

 

Required Text:             Safety & Health for Engineers, R.L. Brauer, VNR, 1994.

                                    Engineering Field Reference Manual, AIHA, 1984 or 1999.

 

Pre-requisites:             Physics & Algebra

 

Computer Requirements:            Ability to utilize the Internet, Excel spreadsheet, and word processing software.

 

Instructor:                   Dr. Kittusamy

212 Communications Bldg.

Office hours: as posted in the Safety Tech Dept. (or by Appt. only)

Phone: (304) 696-3071; Fax: (304) 696-3070

Email: KITTUSAM@MARSHALL.EDU

 

Course Description:

An introductory course in safety and health principles that is designed to prepare students to manage, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate safety and health problems in the workplace.

 

Objectives:

Student will be able to: 1) understand some fundamental concepts and terms in safety and health; 2) appreciate the legal requirements that motivate safety; and 3) recognize, evaluate and control the hazards present in the workplace.

 

Grading & Attendance:

Exam #1       20%

Exam #2       20%

Exam #3       20%

Homework    40%

 

100-90              A

89-80                B

79-70                C

69-60                D

<60                   F

 

·         Regular homework assignment will be given to augment lecture material.

·         Late homework assignment will not be accepted.

·         Class attendance & punctuality is expected from every student.

·         Students are expected to participate in class discussions.

·         Students are expected to keep up with regular reading assignments.

·         There will be regular visits to local industries (at least once a month).

·         No make-up exams (only under extreme cases as determined by me).

·        It’s your responsibility to know the status of your grade.

Safety and Industrial Technology I

SED 372

Spring 2001

 

Date                             Topic                                                                            Chapters

                       

01/08/01                        Introduction                                                                 1,2&3

 

01/15/01                        MLK-Holiday

 

01/22/01                        Laws & Regulation                                                         4&5

 

01/29/01                        Worker Comp., & Record Keeping                          6 &8

                                                           

02/05/01                        Product Liability                                                 7

 

02/12/01                        Exam #1---Chapters 1 to 8

[Lecture may take place following the exam]

           

02/19/01                        Gen. Prin. of Haz. Control, & Mechanics & Structures            9&10

 

02/26/01                        Walking Surfaces, Electrical Safety, & Tools & Mach.            11,12&13

 

03/05/01                        Material Handling, & Fire Protection                                  15 &16

 

03/12/01                        Explosives, Heat & Cold                                                  17 & 18

           

03/19/01                        Spring Break

 

03/26/01                        Exam #2—Chapters 9 to 13 & 15 to 18

                                    [Lecture may take place following the exam]

 

04/02/01                        Pressure                                                                       19

                                    Ergonomics & Visual Environment                              33 & 20

                                                           

04/09/01                        Noise and Vibration, & Radiation                                   23, 21 & 22

 

04/16/01                        Chemicals & Ventilation                                                 24 & 25

 

04/23/01                        Biohazards                                                                     26

                                    Haz. Waste (read independently)                                        27

                                   

04/30/01                        Exam #3--Chapters 19-27 & 33