INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Jim Richerson
OFFICE/HOURS: T-204
PHONE: 540-453-2328
CLASS MEETING: BRCC Distance Learning
e-mail: richersonj@brcc.edu
This course meets entirely online. Course content, assessments, policies, expectations, and other materials will be available in the Learning Management System, Canvas the first day of class. Students will be required to take one proctored assessment and that will be the Final Exam. If you need any help contact me and we can have a Zoom meeting too.
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I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Presents an introduction to occupational health and safety and its application
in the workplace. Emphasizes safety standards and the Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA), its rules and regulations (OSHA 10). Lecture 1 hour per week.
Total 1 hour per week.
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to teach students a wide range of occupational safety and health topics including introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Act(OSHA), common physical and health hazards, and hazard identification in the work place. Students will learn about their rights and responsibilities and gain valuable knowledge about how they can protect themselves and others from hazards in the workplace. When students successfully complete this course, they will receive their OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification.
Upon completing the course, the student will be
able to:
a)
Discuss the importance of
OSHA to workers and worker
rights under OSHA
b) Explain the
fundamentals of common safety and
health hazards in the workplace
c)
List the general
requirements for the maintenance of walking/working surfaces
d)
Identify the importance
and basics of chemical safety
e)
Explain the purpose of
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
f)
Identify and
describe common types of electrocution hazards
g)
List the different types
of personal protective equipment (PPE)
h)
Recognize the situations
in which different types of PPE should be used
i)
Describe
the importance of emergency planning and general emergency preparedness
j)
Define Emergency Action
Plan (EAP)
k)
List preparation
guidelines for different emergency situations
l)
Explain the steps to take
to identify, avoid, control, and report fire hazards
m)
Identify OSHA
requirements pertaining to blood-borne pathogens
n)
Define
the term ergonomics and explain the importance of ergonomics
o)
Define what constitutes
workplace violence and recount the consequences of workplace violence
p)
List controls that can
lessen the likelihood of workplace violence
Major Topics to be Included
a)
Introduction to OSHA
b)
Walking Working Surfaces
c)
Safety and Health Programs
d)
Fall Hazards
e)
Personal Protective Equipment
f)
Blood-borne Pathogens
g)
Electrocution Hazards
h)
Fire Prevention and Protection
i)
Hazardous Communications
j)
Ergonomics
k)
Emergency Action
l)
Preventing
Workplace Violence
III REQUIRED COURSE MATERIAL: Career Safe
IV. EVALUATION POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Progress Policy-This Web Based course will require you to
set the necessary time aside each week in order to complete the material and the
certification within
the semester time period.
You must exercise personal discipline in ensuring that progress is
made each week and do not hesitate to request help from the instructor if you
are having problems.
Each student will need to coordinate with
instructor to take the Final Assessment. You
Letter grades are derived from the numerical grades as follows:
90 - 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
0 - 59% = F
V. COURSE ACADEMIC HONESTY/PLAGIARISM POLICY: "The functioning of an academic community depends on the integrity of all of its members. Blue Ridge Community College values truthfulness, respect for the property of others, and honesty in academic work." BRCC Honor Code: http://www.brcc.edu/Student/Catalog/academic/code.htm
As a member of this community, you are responsible for understanding and adhering to the Honor Code. Violations include (but are not limited to) cheating on tests and quizzes, unauthorized collaboration on assignments, and plagiarism. Your instructor is the ultimate source of policy on individual assignments; please consult him or her if you have any questions or concerns about what is permitted.
Violations of the Honor Code may result in a grade penalty and/or disciplinary action. For further information on your rights and responsibilities as a student, and the disciplinary guidelines and procedures, please consult the Student Handbook (http://www.brcc.edu/Student/Handbook/policy/rights.htm). For information on the grade appeal procedure, please consult the Catalog (http://www.brcc.edu/Student/Catalog/academic/grades.htm).VI. DISABILITY SERVICES: If you have a disability for which you wish to be considered for an accommodation, please make an appointment with the Office of Disability Services located in the Houff Student Center.
The purpose of providing accommodations is to ensure that students with disabilities are granted the opportunity to access programs and services offered by the college. Requested accommodations are considered on a case by case basis by the Coordinator of Disability Services, who works with faculty to ensure both access and academic standards are maintained. Students requesting services must meet with the Disability Services Coordinator and provide sufficient documentation of the disability prior to receiving accommodations. Accommodations are not retroactive and do not result in modification of the essential academic elements of the course.
VII. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: BRCC Academic Calender
Back to the MainVIII. ACADEMIC CALENDAR: The academic calendar gives the start and end dates for semester sessions and important deadlines for withdrawing from classes, http://www.brcc.edu/academics/academic-calendar/index.html
IX. Canvas Course Access:
https://learn.vccs.edu
X. COURSE RECORDINGS:
Meetings
of this course might be recorded; these recordings will be available to students
registered for this class and are intended to supplement the classroom
experience. Students are expected to follow appropriate BRCC policies and
maintain the security of passwords used to access recorded lectures. Recordings
may not be reproduced, shared with those not in the class, or uploaded to other
online environments without prior written instructor permission; doing so would
be a breach of the BRCC Honor Code. If the instructor or any other BRCC
personnel or departments plan for other uses for the recordings beyond this
class, students identifiable in the recordings will be asked for consent prior
to such use.
XI. BRCC POLICIES:
A.
Academic Honesty:
As a college student, you are expected to show integrity in your work and
interactions with others.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/honor-code/index.html
B.
Academic Support:
BRCC is committed to making sure you get responsive, effective answers to your
questions. We're here to help you succeed online. Click the link below to see
resources available to you.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/academic-support/index.html
C.
NON-ATTENDING POLICY;
Attendance is considered a measure of progress as defined by federal
financial aid regulations. In order to maintain eligibility for financial aid,
Blue Ridge must proactively monitor course progress. Non-attendance will be
reported to the Dean of Student Services at the conclusion of the first week of
the course, at midterm, and at the conclusion of the course. Students who
receive federal financial aid and are not attending classes may be
administratively withdrawn from the course.
Failure to demonstrate
active participation within the first seven days of an online class may result
in administrative withdrawal from the course. For online courses, never
attending is defined as never participated in any class discussions, blog
postings, or other learning activities. If the student has logged into
blackboard less than 2 times and has never contributed, they may be counted as
never attending.
D.
Disability Services:
We provide academic accommodations and support for students with
documented disabilities.
Students must submit current documentation of a disability by a qualified
professional to Disability Services before academic accommodations can be
requested. Qualified professional evaluations by physicians, psychologists,
audiologists, etc., must have been completed within the last three years.
http://www.brcc.edu/services/disability/index.html
E.
Final Course Grade Appeal Policy:
1.
The student should submit his/her complaint in writing to the appropriate
administrative unit.
2.
The College will respond in writing within the designated time frame.
3.
Documentation of written complaints and the College's written response will be
kept in a secure location for three years and then will be destroyed.
BRCC Complaints
F.
Faculty Expectations:
Enrolling in classes at Blue Ridge Community College is a serious investment of
money, time, and effort. To be successful, students must be aware of the
challenges ahead of them and be willing and able to work toward meeting those
challenges. Knowing what faculty expect helps students get the most out of the
learning experience in the classroom and online.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/faculty-expectations/index.html
G. Student Expectations:
College instructors have encountered most of the challenges, frustrations,
stresses, and triumphs that students will face. Faculty members know what
students need to do to succeed in their courses and will work with students to
that end.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/student-expectations/index.html
In addition to what's outlined on this syllabus, the policies and procedures addressed at www.brcc.edu/syllabus are included as an addendum to this document.
Emergency Preparedness: The College is committed to providing a secure environment where students can thrive academically. The Code of Virginia requires that BRCC provide students with important training information and guides regarding campus safety and emergency preparedness. Students are expected to review this information in order to prepare for potential emergencies. In the event of an emergency, BRCC will issue emergency information through the BRCC Alert notification system. All students are encouraged to register for this free service to receive important emergency alerts, notifications, and updates. Please contact the Public Safety Office at 540-453-2503 with any questions or concerns related to campus safety.