ITS 320 - Workplace Safety and Health Management Systems

This course covers the importance of safety and health in the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on the worker in the work environment with an emphasis on OSHA and other regulatory agencies, measures for identifying and controlling workplace hazards, record keeping and reporting, ergonomics, workplace violence and security, fire prevention, electrical safety, hazardous materials, job safety analysis, risk assessment, machine safeguarding, hazardous waste, and selected environmental problems. Students have the opportunity to obtain the 30 hour OSHA certification through external licensing agencies.

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Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Industrial Technology Safety