OSH 140 - Regulatory Environment

3.0 Credits
Introduction to regulatory bodies and overview of OSHA, WISHA, EPA, DOT, MSHA regulations. History and political evolution of the regulatory environment, how violations are penalized, and how a regulatory agency performs a formal inspection.

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

Locate and utilize relevant laws and regulations related to occupational safety and health. [REASON]
Describe the history and evolution of regulatory and political environments in the U.S. and Internationally. [EXPLORE]
Identify the various local, state, federal and international agencies and organizations involved with occupational safety and health and describe their authority and levels of interaction. (i.e., OSHA, EPA, DOT, WISHA, L&I, etc.). [EXPLORE]
Analyze and respond to the audit results of a regulatory inspection. [REASON]
Explain the penalties and violation structure. [COMMUNICATE]
Propose policies and procedures to ensure compliance and create a culture of safety in an organization. [ACT]