Graduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth
Graduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth
2025 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 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).
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
SYSTEM SAFETY ANALYSIS
SAFETY 787
Introduction to the system technique as applied to the recognition of potential accident situations in occupational environments. Concentration will be on the qualitative aspects of safety, utilizing numerous examples and problems.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
SAFETY 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.