OSRM B10

Occupational Safety

This course explores the theories and principles of occupational safety with emphasis on the evaluation and control of workplace safety hazards including physical and mechanical hazards and their associated regulatory framework. Risk identification and hazard assessment provide a foundation for determining best practices for controlling unsafe conditions and practices. Topics include accident causation, accident investigation, job safety analysis, facility safety and inspection, machine guarding, enclosed and confined spaces, forklifts and industrial trucks, workplace violence, and the role of personal protective equipment.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54.0