MANF 120 - Industrial Safety

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Instruction on safety topics and practices specifically related to industrial work environments. Topics include personal protective equipment, safety working with heavy industrial equipment, energy lock-out/tag-out procedures, material handling, electrical safety, machine guarding, fire prevention, hazard identification and control, and safety inspection practices. Students successfully completing this course will receive OSHA 10 certification.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of state and federal workplace regulations and the rules that govern the workplace, including Hazardous Communication and workplace fire hazards and protection.
Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of PPE and their use, proper use of ladders, scaffolding and stairways, Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and how to prevent ergonomic issues.
Demonstrate an understanding of the safe use of heavy industrial equipment (i.e. forklifts).
Demonstrate the safe use of hand & power tools.

Course Contents

State and federal workplace regulations, (OSHA, WISHA, Employee/Employer Rights and Responsibilities, etc.).
Different types of PPE, their application, limitations, regulatory requirements for safe ingress and egress, Lock-Out/Tag-Out and ergonomic safety measures.
Regulatory requirements and safety issues regarding the use of heavy industrial machinery in the workplace (i.e. forklifts).
Power and hand tool safety.
OSHA 10 training and certification.

Instructional Units: 2