Safety Hazards Identification and Evaluation in The Workplace

Catalog description

This course provides students with the basic knowledge necessary to identify situations requiring immediate controls based on safety implications and to prioritize others for further evaluation and investigation. Students become familiar with current occupational safety regulations, codes, and standards of good practice which address machine guarding, electrical safety, walking and working surfaces, fall protection, and basic elements of an effective safety program. Students will become familiar with site inspection and hazard identification methods and will learn about control techniques appropriate for a variety of work settings.