COURSE SYLLABUS

Division of Environmental & Safety Technology

 

Title & Number:           General Industry Safety Standards                   

            SED 483/583 

 

Semester & Year:         Spring 2001                                                                                                                

Required text:               Code of Federal Regulations 29 Part 1910

 

Instructor:                     Paul Dillow, MS, CSP

                                    Office: 696-3068

                                    Office Hours:    2:00PM – 6:30PM  (Monday)

                                                            2:00PM – 6:30PM  (Tuesday)

                                                            3:50 PM - 4:30PM  (Wednesday)

                                                            2:00PM – 6:30PM  (Thursday)

 

Course Description:      An overview of the OSHA standards/regulations relating to General Industry                                        

 

Course Objectives:       This course is designed to introduce the student to the standards and regulations which apply in general industry.  The OSHA 1910 standard subparts which are required course topics under the OSHA Training Institute’s Construction Outreach Program will be covered in addition to other construction industry related information.  Upon successful completion of the course the student will qualify for the OSHA 30 hour completion card from the U.S. Dept. Of Labor.

 

                                                                                                            Undergrad.       Graduate

Grading Policy:             Quiz ( no more than 3)                          60%                 60%

                                    Homework                                                       40%                 20%

                                    Oral Presentation                                                                      20%

 

Oral Presentation:         Graduate students will prepare a 15 minute presentation on a topic chosen from the course outline on page 2 of this syllabus.  The presentation will include extensive use of visual aids including examples of items discussed.  A written paper of adequate length to convey the subject matter must accompany the presentation.

 

 

Attendance Policy:        Unexcused absences of more than two (2) sessions may result in                                               lowering of the final course grade. 

 

Homework Assignment:        Weekly

            Conduct research involving the OSHA subpart reviewed the previous class period.  Utilize resources such as the library, internet or safety trade publications.  Be prepared to share the information the following class period.  Submit a one page analysis along with copies of supporting information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course outline:

                                               

Week 1             Opening, Introduction, Objectives

                        Pretest and Review

 

Week 2             Intro to OSHA Standards, OSH Act/General Duty Clause 5(a)(1)

                        Inspections, Citations, and Penalties (CFR Part 1903)

 

Week 3             Subpart D: Walking and Working Surfaces

                        Subpart E & L: Means of Egress and Fire Protection

 

Week 4             Quiz    

                        Subpart H: Hazardous Materials

                        Subpart I:  Personal Protective Equipment

 

Week 5             Subpart J:  Permit-Required Confined Spaces

                        Subpart J:  Lockout/Tagout

 

Week 6             Subpart N:  Materials Handling

                        Subpart O:  Machine Guarding

 

Week 7             Subpart Q:  Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

                        Presentation(s)

                       

Week 8             Quiz

                        Subpart S:  Electrical & Safety Related Work Practices

                       

Week 9             Subpart Z:  Hazard Communication

                        29 CFR 1904, Recordkeeping, OSHA Forms

 

Week 10           Subpart F:  Powered Platforms, Manlifts, & Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms

                        Subpart G:  Hearing Conservation

 

Week 11           Subpart H:  Hazardous Waste Operations, Emergency Response & PSM

                        Subpart K:  Medical and First Aid

 

Week 12           Subpart P:  Hand and Portable Powered Tools

                        Subpart R:  Special Industries

 

Week 13           Ergonomics, Safety & Health Program Management

                        Presentation(s)

                       

Week 14           Review

 

Week 15           Final Exam