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. SUPPLEMENTS TO SYLLABUS: In addition to what is outlined on this syllabus, more required policies and procedures are found here: www.brcc.edu/syllabus.