LEGAL ASPECTS OF SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING.

Catalog description

This course examines statutory, regulatory, and case law principles shaping occupational safety, environmental management, and engineering practices. Students will evaluate employer, engineer, and safety manager responsibilities under OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory frameworks, including tort, contract, product, and criminal liability. The course emphasizes legal defensibility, compliance program design, ethical considerations, and risk minimization strategies. Students will integrate theory and practice through actual case analysis, regulatory research, and applied compliance projects.