Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

Director: Susan Nesbitt
Department Office : Room 133, Bishop Center

For General Studies major requirements, see the Division of Continuing Studies section of the Catalog .

220. Pollution Control and Prevention I

First semester. Three credits. Joseph

Provides basic knowledge of management and applied techniques in controlling and preventing pollution from industrial activities. Includes a brief history of pollution, legal aspects of prevention and control, management of all types of industrial wastes, and techniques to control pollution of water, air and land.

221W. Trends in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health

Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250.

Introduction to the impact of issues in the workplace in promoting prevention of injuries and illness to workers, and protection of property and the environment.

269. Environmental Management Systems

Second semester. Three credits.

Examines a number of environmental management systems and provides basic guidance for developing systems with special reference to ISO 14001. Also offers advice on a wide range of environmental issues including auditing.

270. Industrial Fire Safety/Industrial Protection

First semester. Three credits. Russo

Aims at developing an understanding of the Fire Safety problems faced by the industry. An overview and introduction of the problem. Students will learn about the characteristics and properties of fire and be introduced to the various methods of fire protection and control in both the industrial and the public sectors.

271. Workplace Chemical Safety

(Formerly offered as GS 271.) Both semesters. Three credits.

A comprehensive overview of the workplace chemical hazard and their biological effects.

272. Workplace Safety Hazards

(Formerly offered as GS 272.) Both semesters. Three credits.

A comprehensive overview of the workplace safety hazards and their occurrence and controls.

273. Psychology of Workplace Safety

(Formerly offered as GS 273.) Both semesters. Three credits.

A comprehensive overview of the human factors and behavior which impact upon the safety performance of workers in the workplace.

274. Workplace Environmental Issues

(Formerly offered as GS 274.) Both semesters. Three credits.

A comprehensive overview of the environmental factors and how they impact the workplace.

275. Workplace Environmental Law and Regulations

(Formerly offered as GS 275.) Both semesters. Three credits.

A comprehensive overview of the environmental laws and regulations and how they impact the workplace environment.

276. Workplace Security and Violence

(Formerly offered as GS 276.) Both semesters. Three credits.

A comprehensive overview of the workplace security issues and the aspects of workplace violence.

277. Hazardous Chemicals

(Formerly offered as GS 277.) Either semesters. Three credits.Reese

A writing course that has as its subject hazardous chemicals and their use in the workplaces, their effects on the environment, and the hazards caused by exposure to them.

277W. Hazardous Chemicals

Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250.

278. Workers Compensation Law

(Formerly offered as GS 278.) First semester. Three credits. Brouillet

A comprehensive overview of state and federal workers compensation laws, and the interrelationship of these laws with other laws. It is designed for the student without a legal background, but an interest in learning about the laws governing workplace injuries and practical considerations for handling of these claims.

298. Special Topics

Either or both semesters. Three credits. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit.

299. Independent Study

Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Open only with consent of instructor.