MANF 354 - Industrial Safety

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to Industrial Health and Safety practices and hazards related to manufacturing facilities. Explore topics of hazard assessment, prevention, control, and use of PPE; investigate the application of human factors (ergonomics) in accident prevention; consider regulator policies and procedures for operation of facilities and equipment. Examine the ethical responsibility of individuals and organizations in developing a safety-first culture.

Prerequisite: BASAMD Department Chair permission.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Classify established and emerging health and safety practices that reduce hazards and promote the use of PPE that are relevant to manufacturing equipment or processes by researching topics that align with personal career goals or interests.
Apply the principles of human factors design to evaluate and recommend changes to manufacturing equipment by reviewing and applying industry standard practices.
Review established and emerging regulatory policies and procedures related to the manufacturing industry by researching topics that align with personal career goals or interests.
Distinguish between regulatory health and safety requirements and an organizations ethical responsibility to maintain a safe workplace by reviewing and analyzing various governmental and industry references.

Course Contents

Introduction to industrial health and safety practices.
Hazard assessment.
Accident prevention and control.
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Introduction to human factors and ergonomics.
Application of human factors to reduction of health hazards.
Regulatory Policies and Procedures.
Safety-first culture.
Individual and organizational ethical responsibilities.

Instructional Units: 5