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Graduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth

2022 Spring Term

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3 Units

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.


5 Units

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.


3 Units

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.


3 Units

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.


3 Units

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.


3 Units

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.


1-3 Units

INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

SAFETY 798

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

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