Lean Safety Culture ((1 credit hours))

Catalog description

Instructs students in lean manufacturing concepts which will encompass the instructional methodologies of this course. Provides students with intense hands-on laboratory instruction of lean safety culture concepts and the importance of developing a culture of continuous safe work habits. Institutes the ability to predict safety issues through hazard prevention. Analyzing accidents, along with human barriers to safety-based intervention, guides students to actively and effectively measure and evaluate safety procedures as a component of continuous improvement. Charges students with risk assessment activities and development of visual safety displays and delivering individual and group presentations to stakeholders. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credits (22.5 contact hours).