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Graduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth

2021 Fall Term

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT

SAFETY 683

Emphasis will be on the organizational and administrational problems that relate to risk assessments, occupational accidents, worker compensation management, safety committees and employee safety training programs. The course is designed for students majoring in the business related areas and future safety professionals who desire to develop an understanding of these management problems as well as applicable solutions.

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FIRE PROTECTION/PREVENTION

SAFETY 685

Control of fires through study of building construction to prevent fire spread, occupancy-hazard relationships, exposure to and from adjacent occupancies, lifesaving aspects, and the development of professional knowledge of flammable gases, liquids, combustible solids, dusts, chemicals, and explosives. Interpretation of appropriate codes will be covered.

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RESEARCH METHODS IN ESH

SAFETY 701

This course introduces key concepts and skill development in scientific inquiry in Environmental Safety & Health. The course covers: foundations for scientific inquiry, types of research methodology, validity and reliability (biases & error), how to search for and review research literature, basic understanding of statistical significance, and how to develop research question/hypotheses.

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ERGONOMICS IN CONSTRUCTION

SAFETY 737

This course is intended to examine the ergonomic problems, such as work related musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, in the construction industry. The course provides recognized ergonomic strategies in order to apply ergonomic hazards risk assessment for effective ergonomic solutions and interventions in different construction operations.

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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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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT

SAFETY 783

Review foundational research literature on systems and risk-based approaches to ESH program design and management. Discuss national and international ESH management standards. Emphasis is given to data-driven efforts to improve EHS performance.

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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.