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Undergraduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth

2025 Spring Term

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PERSONAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY

SAFETY 201

Presents a systematic account of the foundations of safety to students with little previous knowledge of the subject. It presents the accident problem, philosophical implications, concepts of accident causation and countermeasures, and an overview of specific areas of safety concern: fire, water safety, traffic, disasters, etc.

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INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH

SAFETY 210

Students will review case studies of historical events, investigate professional OSH organizations, and learn to utilize OSH regulatory and consensus standards websites as an introduction to the basic practice of hazard identification and assessment, control strategies, and basic safety program development.

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PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

SAFETY 220

This course addresses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regulations and the related management responsibilities of safety, environmental and/or business professionals to ensure compliance with environmental requirements. Areas to be covered: compliance, management systems, managing emissions, waste, discharges, spills and remediation, environmental audits and site assessments, sustainability, ethics, etc.

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BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF ACCIDENT PREVENTION

SAFETY 250

Selected theories of accident causation and countermeasures are studied. Examination of physiological, medical, psychological, and sociological factors which influence behavior, and methods for modifying unsafe behavior.

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ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

SAFETY 255

An investigation into the physiological, psychological and sociological problems presented by the use of alcohol and other drugs. Prevention and treatment programs will be examined. Other areas of study will include alcohol and traffic safety, alcohol and other drugs education and employee assistance programs.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

SAFETY 353

An examination of federal and state laws with judicial and regulatory interpretations having application to the management of the occupational and environmental safety and health responsibilities of private sector firms in the United States.

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ERGONOMICS

SAFETY 368

Study of human capabilities and limitations (physical, perceptual and cognitive) as the basis for improving human interactions with products, workstations and jobs. Review of human anatomical, physiological, perceptual and psychomotor characteristics applied to human-machine systems to enhance worker comfort, safety, health and productivity.

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SAFETY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

SAFETY 382

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).

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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS AND APPLICATIONS

SAFETY 384

A combination of principles and practices designed to provide a basis for understanding the nature of accident prevention, health preservation and loss reduction in construction operations. The topics to be examined include federal safety and health regulations, techniques of hazard control, strategies for minimizing injuries and losses, and sources of assistance in resolving safety and health problems.

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS AND APPLICATIONS

SAFETY 388

This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of occupational safety and health standards and their application for the management of workplace injury prevention and health promotion. Topics to be examined include federal regulations and their interpretations and accident investigation methodologies.

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AIR POLLUTION EVALUATION AND CONTROL

SAFETY 393

This entry-level course presents a broad overview of the major aspects of air pollution evaluation and control. The course includes information about pollutants, pollutant sources, and effects of pollution on human health and the environment, dispersion of pollutants, measurement and control of emissions, and laws and regulations pertaining to air pollution control.

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PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

SAFETY 479

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.

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ANALYSIS AND DESIGN FOR SAFETY IN INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS

SAFETY 481

The course reviews interpretations and applications of occupational safety and health standards. Emphasis is placed on local, state, federal and trade standards to numerous applications including materials handling, machine guarding, metalworking, electrical hazards, and flammable liquids. Class visitations to selected industries will be scheduled to assist students in understanding industrial and plant processes and to recognize potential hazards.

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT

SAFETY 483

Emphasis will be on the organizational and administrational problems that relate to risk assessments, occupational accidents, worker compensation management, safety committees and empoyee 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 485

Control of fire 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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PRODUCT SAFETY

SAFETY 487

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.

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FIELDWORK INTERNSHIP IN SAFETY

SAFETY 492

Offered on a satisfactory/no credit grade basis only. Students are required to secure their own internships. Hosting organizations must have a safety supervisor on-site, and the majority of internship activities be safety-related. Internships need to be pre-approved by the OESH coordinator. Students will be supervised by the organization's safety manager and an OESH instructor. Interns will document their field experiences.