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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    354

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    15.0613

 EPC:    MATPDBAS

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to Industrial Health and Safety practices and hazards related to manufacturing facilities. Explore topics of hazard assessment, prevention, control, and use of PPE; investigate the application of human factors (ergonomics) in accident prevention; consider regulator policies and procedures for operation of facilities and equipment. Examine the ethical responsibility of individuals and organizations in developing a safety-first culture.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: BASAMD Department Chair permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Classify established and emerging health and safety practices that reduce hazards and promote the use of PPE that are relevant to manufacturing equipment or processes by researching topics that align with personal career goals or interests.
2. Apply the principles of human factors design to evaluate and recommend changes to manufacturing equipment by reviewing and applying industry standard practices.
3. Review established and emerging regulatory policies and procedures related to the manufacturing industry by researching topics that align with personal career goals or interests.
4. Distinguish between regulatory health and safety requirements and an organizations ethical responsibility to maintain a safe workplace by reviewing and analyzing various governmental and industry references.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Introduction to industrial health and safety practices.
2. Hazard assessment.
3. Accident prevention and control.
4. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
5. Introduction to human factors and ergonomics.
6. Application of human factors to reduction of health hazards.
7. Regulatory Policies and Procedures.
8. Safety-first culture.
9. Individual and organizational ethical responsibilities.