OCED 130: Industrial Safety

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Class Program

Occupational Education

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091256

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Course covers 'Hazardous Material Awareness' and safety procedures in industrial facilities such as mills, smelters, power plants and packing facilities. First aid, CPR, forklift, OSHA-10, Hazmat and flagger certifications will be awarded to successful students. Proper fire extinguishing techniques, MSDS, Lock-out Tag-out procedures, chemical safety, PPE and accident reporting are embedded.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Recognize and report viable workplace hazards to proper authorities.

Distinguish between a safe work environment and a potentially harmful one.

Use available resources to educate themselves and co-workers about occupational dangers present in their employment.

Core Topics

Intention of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).
Hazard Communication
Fall Protection
Electrical Safety
1. Lockout-Tagout
2. Arc Flash
3. Electrocution
First Aid
CPR (Adult)
Flagger
Forklift
OSHA –hazardous materials
Respiratory Protection
House Keeping
Personal Protective equipment (PPE)
Extreme Temperatures and Fire Protection
Machine safety
1. Mobile
2. Stationary
Construction dangers
1. Scaffolds/ Ladders
2. Falling objects
3. Excavation
4. Guardrails and barricades