OSH 110 - Safety Management

5.0 Credits
Introduce concepts and measurements of reactive vs proactive safety practices. Learn major hazards in workplace; how to collect, evaluate, respond to safety and health trend data; develop site- specific programs, policies, procedures; basic concepts of emergency preparedness.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Collect and evaluate data to identify safety and health trends. [REASON]
Identify and address risks and hazards in a variety of occupational settings. [REASON]
Create written policies and procedures to prevent and reduce risks and hazards. [COMMUNICATE]
Develop appropriate plans for hazard mitigation and business continuity. [COMMUNICATE]
Produce site-specific programs, policies and procedures that incorporate the needs of a diverse workforce. [EXPLORE]
Adopt a proactive versus reactive approach to managing risk and hazards in the workplace. [ACT]