Graduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth
Graduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth
2021 Spring Term
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SAFETY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
SAFETY 582
This course examines the practices and safety-related problems found in the contruction industry. Administrative and organizational issues that impact construction safety programs are examined. Students will be introduced to specific problems and countermeasures for correction through lectures and field experiences. The course provides an overview of applicable OSHA and MSHA standards.
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.
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
SAFETY 753
This course addresses current environmental issues of importance to ESH professionals and their associated regulations. Federal and State regulations having application to the current environmental issues will be emphasized.
ADVANCED ERGONOMICS
SAFETY 784
Study of methods for job and workstation analysis aiming at the identification, characterization and mitigation of ergonomic hazards. Review of common musculoskeletal disorders, their etiology, epidemiology and prevention. Examination of high-risk industries and their specific needs. Selection and application of appropriate methods to different settings and industries.
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.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
SAFETY 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.