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Graduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth

2019 Spring Term

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PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

SAFETY 679

An introduction to the science and art of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling the chemical, physical, and biological agents that affect the health and safety of workers. The laboratory provides working knowledge and hands-on experience with equipment for recognizing, analyzing, and evaluating occupational health hazards in industry. One 2.5 hour lecture and one 2.5 hour lab per week.

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PRODUCT SAFETY

SAFETY 687

An analysis of the trends of the product liability problem and the agencies regulating products. Special emphasis will be given to legal theories related to product liability and landmark litigation providing the basis for case law. A substantial portion of the course will be devoted to examining the elements of product safety programming.

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HEALTHCARE SAFETY

SAFETY 710

Review the unique risks presented within healthcare safety environment of care to the patients served, the employees and medical staff who use and manage it, and others who enter the environment. Discuss a proactive risk assessment approach to identifying and maintaining an environmental safety program based on applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards designed to manage the specific identified risks.

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DISASTER PLANNING AND RESPONSE

SAFETY 712

This course provides an overview of the organizational processes of preparing for and responding to disasters, both natural and technological. The course will begin with emergency response planning and preparation, then move into emergency operations and incident management, and conclude with a module on incident investigation and root cause analysis.

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ADVANCED TOPICS IN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

SAFETY 779

The course will address industrial hygiene topics from the perspective of an EHS manager. Topics include adjustment of occupational exposure limits for various working conditions, alternative methods of assessment, emergency response, and comprehensive health and safety program management. Professional issues including leadership, risk communication, and ethics will also be discussed.

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READINGS AND RESEARCH IN SAFETY

SAFETY 789

Under the direction of a faculty member the student will examine current research and professional practices and apply that knowledge to an ESH problem. The course serves as the capstone experience and requires the successful completion of a research paper.

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INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

SAFETY 798

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.