For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Recognize and identify the various types of Safety, Health and Environmental hazards in an industrial plant environment and discuss the consequences of these hazards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the various types of hazard controls (administrative, engineering, personal protective equipment) and discuss methods of applying these controls.
- Identify the fourteen elements of PSM (Process Safety Management) and discuss how they work together for the safety of plant personnel.
- Discuss how to respond to various types of emergencies (fires, spills, vapor releases, natural disasters, etc.).
- Discuss the vulnerabilities, risks and threats associated with the process industries (terroristic, cyber security, workplace violence, suspicious activities, etc.).
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify various agents that can present potential safety and health hazards.
- Identify specific categories of hazards of chemicals used in the industry.
- Identify the routes of entry for chemical and biological hazards into the body
- Identify the short-term and long-term impact specific hazards have on individual health and safety.
- Identify various factors which can lead to leaks, spills, releases, and their potential dangers.
- Employ and exhibit attitudes and behaviors that are critical to avoid personal injury, injury to others, or the environment.
- Lecture Short: lectures will be used to emphasize different concepts of the daily lessons.
- Assignments: Students will work selected problems in order to involve the student and assure his or her understanding of the skills required for future work.
- Class Discussions: Questions may be initiated by either the teacher or students at any time during class discussions.
- Examinations: Tests are frequently used to help summarize concepts and emphasize important skills.
- Individual Help: Each student is encouraged to come for the instructor'�s help, providing he or she has been attending class regularly, as he or she has difficulty. Office hours are posted.
To be determined by the instructor.
- Outcome 1 will be assessed through in class discussions and projects
- Outcome 2 will be assessed through exams, homework assignments, and projects.
- Outcome 5 will be assessed through in class discussions and projects
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