Workplace Hazards and Controls 1 OCHS 2320

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

• Explain the concept of safety through design.
• Explain the benefits of safety through design.
• Demonstrate and ability to integrate safety into the design process.
• Outline general considerations in designing for safety and the significant codes and standards involved.
• State the safety factors to be considered in selecting a facility site.
• Use lighting and colour to enhance safety in the workplace.
• Describe how building maintenance is used to promote worker health and safety.
• Develop an effective PPE program.
• Describe the types of PPE typically used in the workplace and the regulations and standards that govern the design and use of PPE.
• Discuss the importance of effective industrial sanitation to enhance worker health and safety.
• Describe the regulatory requirements for personnel facilities in a workplace.
• Define common electrical energy terms.
• Discuss typical electrical injuries and their causes.
• Describe safe practices for using, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment.
• Describe and teach safety measures for manual materials handling.
• Describe current standards and regulations regarding automated systems and processes.
• Define common lighting terminology.
• Demonstrate the use of basic photometers for evaluation of lighting systems.
• Define common industrial ventilation terminology.
• Demonstrate the use of common ventilation system evaluation instruments and techniques.

Effective as of Fall 2003