Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify various industrial safety and health considerations, list basic safety rules and regulations, identify the proper personal protective equipment needed for common industrial tasks and recognize the need for an ongoing safety program. 3 hr. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. List the major organizations that make up the safety network and discuss the objectives of each.
2. Explain the different types of hazards found in the workplace.
3. Explain the purpose of the “Right-to-Know” federal law.
4. Discuss the meaning of the information found on a Material Safety Data Sheet.
5. Discuss how the ergonomic problems in a work station could affect safety.
6. Explain the purpose of a Job Safety & Health Analysis.
7. Discuss the need for various types of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
8. Explain the need for fire prevention as well as fire fighting safety.
9. Identify electrical hazards in the workplace and on common power tools.
10. List the possible hazards when using common hand and power tools.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Organizations of the Safety Network
   A. Discuss the actions that led to the passing of the Occupational
Safety & Health Act.
   B. Explain the major functions of OSHA.
   C. Explain the major functions of NIOSH.
   D. Identify the major functions of ANSI.
   E. Identify the major functions of NFPA.
   F. Identify the major functions of EPA.
   G. Identify the major functions of DOT.

II. Types of Hazards
   A. Chemical Hazards
      1. Explain three ways chemical hazards may enter the body.
      2. Identify the types of airborne materials.
      3. Explain how chemicals may be absorbed by the body.
      4. Explain how chemicals may enter the body by ingestion.
   B. Physical Hazards
      1. Explain how loud noise is a physical hazard.
      2. Define radiation.
      3. Differentiate between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
      4. Explain the dangers of temperature extremes.
      5. Explain the dangers of pressure extremes.
   C. Ergonomic Hazards
      1. Define monotony.
      2. List examples of fatigue.
      3. List examples of repeated motion injuries.
      4. Describe repeated shock.
   D. Biological Hazards
      1. Define virus.
      2. Define bacteria.
      3. Define fungus.
      4. List the controls for these biological hazards.

III. The Right-To-Know Federal Law
   A. Explain the history of the Right-To-Know Law.
   B. Define the purpose of the Right-To-Know Law.

IV. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
   A. Describe the purpose of a MSDS.
   B. List the major components of a MSDS.
   C. Analyze a sample MSDS.

V. Ergonomics
   A. Define the term ergonomics.
   B. Identify basic concepts and origin.
   C. Explain how work station design can affect safety.
   D. Describe basic hand and wrist injuries caused by poor ergonomic
design.

VI. Job Safety & Health Analysis (JSHA or simply JSA)
   A. Define the term JSA.
   B. Describe the purpose of a JSA.
   C. Explain the basic parts.
   D. Develop a JSA on a given job task.

VII. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
   A. Explain the term PPE.
   B. List types of head protection.
   C. List potential hazards for the eyes.
   D. Describe PPE to protect the face.
   E. Describe types of hearing protection.
   F. Describe types of protection for the respiratory system.
   G. List PPE that protects the torso.
   H. Describe  PPE that protects the feet and legs.
   I. Describe PPE to protect the hands, arms and palms.

VIII. Fire Safety
   A. Define the fire triangle.
   B. Identify special fire-hazard materials.
   C. Explain fire-safety housekeeping.
   D. List four types of fire extinguishers.
   E. Match the correct fire extinguisher to the type of fire listed.
   F. Discuss the NFPA Diamond signage.

IX. Lock out and Tag out (LO/TO)
   A. Explain the need for a “Lock out-Tag out” Program.
   B. Define an Energy Control Program (ECP).
   C. Identify LO/TO equipment.

X. Electrical Safety
   A. Identify the myths and truths of electricity.
   B. Describe a body resistance model.
   C. Identify electric current danger levels (lethal).
   D. Describe factors that enhance electrical shock.
   E. Explain grounding concepts of electricity.
   F. Describe polarized plug and cord-connected equipment.
   G. List the common electrical problems found in the work place.
   H. Describe how to check for electrical hazards on power tools.
   I. Describe equipment testing methods.
   J. Explain the function of a ground fault circuit interrupter.
   K. State the conditions when a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter is
needed.
   L. Identify hazardous locations as listed by the NFPA.

XI. Hand and Power Tool Safety
   A. Identify the hazards of metal cutting tools.
   B. Identify the hazards of wood cutting tools.
   C. Identify the hazards of miscellaneous cutting tools.
   D. Identify the hazards of torsion tools.
   E. Identify the hazards of shock tools.
   F. Identify the hazards of electrical tools.
   G. Identify the hazards of air-powered tools.
   H. Identify the hazards of powder-actuated tools.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Chapter Test        = 40% of grade
Quizzes/Homework    = 30% of grade
Class Participation = 10% of grade
Final Exam          = 20% of grade
                     100%

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.