MFG 199 - Intro to Safety Science

1. Evaluate the need for safety programs
   1. Outline the purpose of safety policies and procedures
   2. Discuss the role of self-auditing
   3. Explain the importance of an effective safety and health program
   4. Stress the importance of safety communication
2. Examine the principles of accident prevention
   1. Describe the function of accident investigation
   2. State the needs for record keeping
   3. List the root cause identification steps
   4. Discuss the process of hazard recognition
   5. Perform a loss analysis
3. Examine the components to occupational safety
   1. State the importance of training
   2. Describe the role of record keeping
   3. Discuss prevention mode verses reactionary mode safety
   4. List the typical safety response programs
4. Summarize the various OSHA compliance regulations
   1. Identify OSHA’s purpose
   2. Determine the jurisdiction of appropriate regulations
   3. Locate OSHA safety and health standards, policies and procedures
   4. Summarize the major state and federal acts
   5. Discuss the consequences of non-compliance
5. Characterize environmental sampling and monitoring needs
   1. Describe the hazards of
   2. Discuss the quality issues involving air
   3. Identify water quality hazards
   4. List the methods of sampling and audits
   5. Discuss sanitation concerns in the workplace
6. Assess the components of hazardous material concerns
   1. Identify frequent hazards in the work environment
   2. Define the actions required of MSDS
   3. Discuss the importance of hazard communication
   4. Overview hazardous waste handling and disposal
7. Examine industrial hygiene concepts
   1. Identify the typical physical hazards
   2. Identify the typical chemical hazards
   3. Identify the typical biological hazards