Graduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth
Graduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth
2024 Fall Term
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SAFETY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
SAFETY 582
This course examines the practices and safety-related problems found in the construction industry. Construction methods and materials issues that impact construction safety programs are examined. Students will be introduced to specific construction safety hazards and countermeasures for correction through lectures and field experiences (or videos). Administrative and organizational issues that impact construction safety programs are examined. The course provides an overview of applicable OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926).
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.
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.
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.
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.
PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
SAFETY 757
This course will introduce the principles of occupational epidemiology and discuss the application of these principles in the recognition, control and prevention of disease and injury. The course will review the etiology of various acute, chronic, infectious, occupational and environmental diseases.
APPLIED 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.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
SAFETY 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.