Environmental Health & Safety

Catalog description

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is a comprehensive course designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of maintaining a safe and healthy environment in an industrial paint setting. This course covers a wide range of topics crucial for ensuring the well-being of workers, the protection of the environment, and compliance with industry regulations. Throughout this course, students will delve into essential areas of EHS, including industrial paint shop safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous materials and chemical safety, fire safety, electrical safety, respiratory protection, ventilation systems, emergency preparedness and response, safe operation of equipment, ergonomics, safety audits, and inspections.