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Course Description A comprehensive overview of the occupational safety and health field to include the application of quantitative problem solving related to workplace safety and health. This course is also designed to be helpful for students in preparation for the ASP and CSP exams.

Course Textbook Yates, W. D. (2011). Safety professional’s reference and study guide. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Recognize safety, health, and environmental hazards dealing with ergonomic, electrical, natural, biological,

radiological, physical, mechanical, and other relevant sources.

2. Apply appropriate measurement and evaluation techniques to safety, health, and environmental hazards.

3. Explain important laws, codes, and regulations related to occupational safety and health and the environment.

4. Recommend appropriate means for controlling safety, health, and environmental hazards.

5. Perform appropriate calculations in relation to measurement, evaluation, and control of safety, health, and

environmental hazards.

6. Recognize and discuss safety, health, and environmental training and management techniques.

7. Recognize and discuss fundamental business principles, practices, and metrics commonly applied to safety,

health, and environmental practice.

8. Explain scientific facts and concepts important to the occupational safety and health professional.

Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit.

Course Structure

1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit.

2. Unit Lesson: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses unit material. 3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the

textbook. Suggested Readings are provided in Unit I, II, IV, and V Study Guides to aid students in their course of study. The readings themselves are not provided in the course, but students are encouraged to read the resources listed if the opportunity arises as they have valuable information that expands upon the lesson material. Students will not be tested on their knowledge of the Suggested Readings.

4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided in Units I-VIII to aid students in their course of study.

5. Discussion Boards: Discussion Boards are a part of all CSU term courses. Information and specifications regarding these assignments are provided in the Academic Policies listed in the Course Menu bar.

6. Unit Quizzes: This course contains eight Unit Quizzes, one to be completed at the end of each unit. Quizzes are used to give students quick feedback on their understanding of the unit material and are composed of multiple-choice questions.

OSH 4308, Advanced Concepts in Environmental Safety Management Course Syllabus

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7. Unit Assignments: Students are required to submit for grading Unit Assignments in Units II-VIII. Unit VIII contains two Assignments. Specific information and instructions regarding these assignments are provided below. Grading rubrics are included with the Unit II-VIII Assignments. Specific information about accessing these rubrics is provided below.

8. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content related questions.

9. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates.

CSU Online Library The Library is available to support your courses and programs. The online library includes: databases, journals, e-books, research guides, and other support services. The eResources are accessible 24/7 and can be accessed through the Online Portal. To access the library, log into myCSU Student Portal and then click on CSU Online Library. The CSU Library offers several reference services. E-mail (library@columbiasouthern.edu) and telephone assistance is available (1.877.268.8046) Monday – Thursday 8 am to 5 pm, and Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. Ask Librarian! is available 24/7: look for the chat box on the online library page. Librarians can help you develop your research plan or to assist you in any way in finding relevant, appropriate and timely information. Reference requests can include customized keyword search strategies, links to articles, database help and other services.

Unit Assignments Overview of the Unit Assignments In this course, you are asked to prepare a Comprehensive Report as the Unit VIII Final Project, which is made up of various scenarios throughout each unit. Units II through VIII each contain a scenario for you to solve and to provide recommendations. By the end of the course, you are asked to collect all of the individual responses from each scenario and to insert them into a Comprehensive Report as the Unit VIII Final Project. Theme and Setting for Unit Assignments You are employed by Be Safe Consulting, Inc. (BSCI), as an entry-level safety consultant. You report directly to Bob Sanders, the supervising Certified Safety Professional (CSP). For the last two months, you have been assigned to conduct a comprehensive safety evaluation for Acme Manufacturing Co. Based on the observations, calculations, and recommendations in Unit II through Unit VIII, prepare a Comprehensive Report to Bob Sanders, who will in turn use this information to prepare a final report to Acme Manufacturing Co. Board of Directors. While the Board of Directors may be looking for detailed business implications, Bob Sanders is looking for a detail of potential employee-hazard exposures and your recommendation rationale (calculations, observations, and/or regulations). Unit II Project Ventilation Report You are employed by Be Safe Consulting, Inc. (BSCI) as an entry-level safety consultant. You report directly to Bob Sanders, the supervising Certified Safety Professional (CSP). BSCI has been contracted by Acme Manufacturing Co. to conduct a study to determine employee exposures to various particulates and gases. In addition, your company has been contracted to determine if the current ventilation systems that are in place are adequate to protect employees from an over exposure to these chemicals. After conducting a field assessment, prepare a written report that Bob Sanders can utilize to prepare a final comprehensive report for the Board of Directors. During your field investigation, you find the following field observations: Welding Room The company has six welding booths, or areas that are partitioned only for the use of welding curtains. The booth is open to mixing in the front and top. The company is worried about the welder’s exposure to iron oxide (PEL 10 mg/m3). For a valid sample, you must have a minimum of six hours of sampling (The remaining two hours of the work day is considered

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to be equal to or less than the sampled exposure. As a result of your air sampling over an eight-hour time period (i.e., the work schedule), you receive the following analytical report:

Name Location Conc. 1 Time 1 Conc. 2 Time 2 Conc. 3 Time 3

Anne Welding

Booth #1 4.3 mg/m3 150 min. 3.7 mg/m3 150 min 2.2

mg/m3 240 min

Frank Worldly

Booth #2 2.1 mg/m3 180 min 2.8 mg/m3 120 min 3.1

mg/m3 240 min

Jim Young Booth #3 1.7 mg/m3 205 min 1.25

mg/m3 125 min

1.03 mg/m3

150 min

Betty Johnson

Booth #4 12.8

mg/m3 165 min

11.2 mg/m3

72 min 9.8

mg/m3 123 min

Jack Jones Booth #5 7.8 mg/m3 190 min 14.2

mg/m3 149 min

8.8 mg/m3

140 min

Joey Apperton

Booth #6 3.9 mg/m3 155 min 4.6 mg/m3 90 min 2.1

mg/m3 46 min

Based on this information, determine the employee’s actual exposure to iron oxide, whether the samples were valid, and if not, why? Show your work either in the report or as an appendix. During further evaluations of the welding booths, you determine that each booth utilizes a local exhaust system to remove the iron oxide and other contaminants prior to mixing with the breathing air. You take the following measurements:

Location Air Velocity

(fpm)

Work distance from exhaust opening (in

inches)

Duct Diameter (in inches)

Flow Rate (cfm)

Booth #1 683 18 8 Unknown

Booth #2 Unknown 16 8 12,375

Booth #3 710 16 12 Unknown

Booth #4 184 26 8 Unknown

Booth #5 Unknown 22 8 9721

Booth #6 Unknown 18 12 11421

After taking the air samples for employee exposures to iron oxide, then measuring and calculating the performance of the local exhaust ventilation (paying particular attention to the specifics), what recommendations would you make to reduce the employee’s overexposure, if any, to the ventilation systems? Hazardous Materials Storage Area As part of your assessment, you have been asked to evaluate and determine if the hazardous materials storage area has adequate ventilation. In addition to the federal requirements, Acme’s insurance carrier requires that they have a minimum of 12 air changes per hour. In your evaluation, you collect the following information:

Area Width (ft.)

Area Length (ft.)

Area Height (ft.)

Ventilation Supply #1

(volume – cfm)

Ventilation Supply #2

(volume – cfm)

22 30 14 874 993

Determine if the current hazardous materials storage area is adequate and meets the requirements of Acme’s insurance carrier. What recommendations would you make to correct the discrepancies, if any?

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Foundry Room Acme has a foundry room, which is nearing the point of being outdated in terms of engineering controls. For example, one employee stands near an operation that has a canopy hood exhaust and routinely puts his face in the flow of the hood, causing him to inhale particulates and gases that are directly being drawn into the hood. Part of your evaluation is to make a recommendation for a new type of exhaust system. Which one would you recommend, and why? Your report should be in APA style and be at least one page in length, double-spaced (not including title, references, and appendix pages). Respond to the details in each section and be sure to include at least each of the following sections in your report for this unit:

 Introduction: Briefly describe why the studies were performed (why you started the study).

 Report details: Briefly discuss the details of the scenario (what you found from the study).

 Conclusions and recommendations: Briefly describe your recommendations based on your findings (what you recommend to resolve any deficiencies).

 Appendix: Provide measurements and calculations (show your work). Unit III Project Radiation Safety Report The executives at Acme Manufacturing Co. were impressed by your first report, and they have asked you and BSCI to return for more work. BSCI has been contracted by Acme Manufacturing Co. to conduct a study to determine employee exposures to radiation. In addition, your company has been contracted to determine the effectiveness of engineering controls, including shielding. After conducting a field assessment, prepare a written report for Bob Sanders (CSP) to present to the Board of Directors. During your field investigation, you find the following field observations: Test Equipment and Repair Facility The company has an on-site test equipment and repair facility. Much of the test equipment contains a radiation source. Normal practice inside the facility is to limit the time of exposure of employees working on this equipment as a method of control. However, the company is looking at the possibility of installing lead shields or increasing the distance from the source, thus increasing employee time working on equipment. Based on the following information determine the employee’s exposure:

Location Employee Distance (Initial)

Distance (Proposed)

Intensity (Initial)

Intensity at proposed distance

Bench #3 Rita Ray D’Ashun 0.5 ft. 2 ft. 110 mrem/h Unknown

Bench #5 Robert Long 1 ft. 3 ft. 137 mrem/h Unknown

Bench #6 Paul Row 0.75 ft. 1.5 ft. 102 mrem/h Unknown

Based on this information, determine the employee’s actual exposure rate to the radiation source. Show your work (either in the report or as an appendix). The second option under consideration is to install lead shields in order to reduce the employee’s dose rate. Using the information provided in the table above, determine the intensity at the same distances listed above if a 5 cm lead shield was placed between the source and the detector. [µ for lead, (662 keV gamma ray) = 1.23 cm-1] Radar Testing Facility As part of your assessment, you have been asked to evaluate the estimated power density levels for both near and far fields. You have conducted your assessment and measurements with the following data:

Location Diameter

(cm) Antenna Power

(watts)

Power Density (Near Field)

(mW/cm2)

Power Density (Far Field) (mW/cm2)

Radar Unit #1 48 in 50,000

Radar Unit #2 26 110,000

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Laser Laboratory Acme Manufacturing is currently considering constructing a laser laboratory, which will contain Class III, IIIA, and IIIB lasers. Identify the safety control measures that the client must consider before proceeding to the design phase of the project. Your report should be in APA style and be at least one page in length, double-spaced (not including title, references, and appendix pages). Respond to the details in each section and be sure to include at least each of the following sections in your report for this unit:

 Introduction: Briefly describe why the studies were performed (why you started the study).

 Report details: Briefly discuss the details of the scenario (what you found from the study).

 Conclusions and recommendations: Briefly describe your recommendations based on your findings (what you recommend to resolve any deficiencies).

 Appendix: Provide measurements and calculations (show your work). Unit IV Project Hazardous Noises Report After receiving good remarks from your previous work, you hear that Acme Manufacturing Co. has asked you and BSCI to return for some additional work. BSCI has been contracted by Acme Manufacturing Co. to conduct a study to determine employee exposures to noise. In addition, Acme Manufacturing Co. has requested that while on site, you conduct a needs analysis to determine the development of a new safety training program. Explain your methodology and the steps in conducting this needs analysis. After conducting a field assessment, prepare a written report for Bob Sanders (CSP) to present to the Board of Directors. During your field investigation, you find the following field observations: Machine Shop #1 The company has an on-site maintenance and repair facility. Inside Machine Shop #1, there are five employees that operate a variety of machines, ranging from stationary and portable grinders, drill presses, and metal shearers. Based on the information provided in the following table, determine the individual employee’s exposure: (DO NOT COMBINE NOISE LEVELS)

Location Employee Sample

#1 Sample Time #1

Sample #2

Sample Time #2

Sample #3

Sample Time #3

Stationary Grinding Wheel

Robert Jones 82 dBA 90 min 91 dBA 125 min 83 dBA 265 min

Drill Press #4 Clara Tucker 89 dBA 135 min 79 dBA 249 min 81 dBA 96 min

Metal Shear #2 Rick Starnes 75 dBA 283 min 94 dBA 39 min 84 dBA 158 min

Metal Shear #3 Jennie Gump 83 dBA 114 min 73 dBA 239 min 95 dBA 127 min

Bench Press #7 Bernie Edwards 73 dBA 203 min 79 dBA 172 min 83 dBA 105 min

Carpentry Shop #2 Inside Carpentry Shop #2, there are six machines operating almost continuously, including table saws, planers, exhaust systems, jointers, with 10 employees working in this area. To determine whether this table should be designated as a hazardous noise environment, thus requiring employees to be entered into the hearing conservation program, you must calculate combined exposures and treat the entire area as one noise source. The following table indicates the recorded measurements that you collected during your on-site assessment. Does the data from this table indicate a hazardous noise environment, and do you recommend entering employees into a hearing conservation program?

Machine Noise Level (dBA)

Table Saw #3 92 dBA

Jointer #4 87 dBA

Table Saw #5 90 dBA

Exhaust Ventilation System 80 dBA

Planer #2 84 dBA

Drill Press #1 79 dBA

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Electronic Communication Repair Shop Acme Manufacturing is currently considering remodeling this shop in order to install a new noise absorbing wall and floor insulation. They have asked that you review the previous history of noise level exposures in this area and provide your recommendations. However, this data is given in measurements of N/m2, but the Project Engineer is requesting the information in W/m2. Given the following data, convert N/m2 to W/m2 and include it in your report:

Date Location SPL (N/m2)

4/12/10 East Wall 0.0683 N/m2

4/12/10 West Wall 0.0742 N/m2

4/14/10 South Wall 0.0813 N/m2

4/14/10 North Wall 0.0699 N/m2

Your report should be in APA style and be at least one page in length, double-spaced (not including title, references, and appendix pages). Respond to the details in each section and be sure to include at least each of the following sections in your report for this unit:

 Introduction: Briefly describe why the studies were performed (why you started the study).

 Report details: Briefly discuss the details of the scenario (what you found from the study).

 Conclusions and recommendations: Briefly describe your recommendations based on your findings (what you recommend to resolve any deficiencies).

 Appendix: Provide measurements and calculations (show your work). Unit V Project Thermal Stressors Report Bob Sanders (your supervisor) has another job for you. Acme Manufacturing Co. was impressed by your last report, and they have asked you to return to complete another job. BSCI has been contracted by Acme Manufacturing Co. to conduct a study at one of its facilities to determine employee exposures to various thermal stressors at different times. You are to conduct this study in January and July of 2012. After collecting and recording data from the field assessments, prepare a written report for Bob Sanders (CSP) to present to the Board of Directors. During your field investigations, you find the following field observations: Security Personnel The security personnel, while contracted by Acme, are still employees that need to be monitored. There are three main entries that are staffed with security personnel. These entries have a booth, which is roughly 5’x5’ with no heating or cooling. Each security officer works an eight hour shift, with two separate fifteen minute breaks (one during the first half of the shift, and the second during the second half of the shift) and one 30-minute meal break. The only opportunity to rehydrate is made during the break or meal periods. There are no drinking fountains or coolers in the security booths. Calculate the wind chill factor and wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) for each location.

January findings

Location Temperature

0F

Wind Velocity (mph)

Wind Chill Factor (Calculated)

North Entrance -3 20

South Entrance -4 26

East Entrance -6 17

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July findings

Location Wet Bulb

(0F) Dry Bulb

(0F)

Globe Temp (0F)

Calculated WBGT Index

North Entrance 98 89 92

South Entrance 102 91 94

East Entrance 99 88 87

Based on this information, determine which category each security location is exposed to and make a recommendation as to what changes, if any, you would make. Your report should be in APA style and be at least one page in length, double-spaced (not including title, references, and appendix pages). Respond to the details in each section and be sure to include at least each of the following sections in your report for this unit:

 Introduction: Briefly describe why the studies were performed (why you started the study).

 Report details: Briefly discuss the details of the scenario (what you found from the study).

 Conclusions and recommendations: Briefly describe your recommendations based on your findings (what you recommend to resolve any deficiencies).

 Appendix: Provide measurements and calculations (show your work). Unit VI Project Hydrostatics and Hydraulics Report BSCI has another job for you at Acme Manufacturing Co., and Bob Sanders (your supervisor) has asked you to complete it. BSCI has been contracted by Acme Manufacturing Co. to collect measurements of various industrial storage facilities and certain aspects of its fire suppression system. After collecting field measurements and calculating values, prepare a written report for Bob Sanders (CSP) to present to the Board of Directors. During your field investigations, you find the following field observations: Piping System Repair A piping system repair must be made to a vertical piping system. The pipe is 60 ft. long prior to its turn to a horizontal direction. There is a repair that must be done at 35 feet above the floor. The pipe is filled with a liquid having the same properties as water. Due to operational considerations, the pipe cannot be drained. The fluid is considered non-hazardous due to its chemical properties. Before the repair can be completed, a decision has to be made about the material to use and the method in which the repair can occur safely. At the location of the pipe repair, what is the pressure of the fluid? (NOTE: the height of the cylinder is the length of the pipe minus the height of the repair from the floor.) Water Storage Tank Some repairs have been made to the existing water storage tank. New valves and piping systems are to be installed in the distribution system. You have been asked to calculate the velocity of the fluid through the bottom drain opening and prior to entry into the distribution system. This velocity will help to determine the specific valve that must be installed prior to the distribution system. The tank at its highest point is 24 feet. Determine the velocity of the fluid at fluid heights of 24 feet, 18 feet, 12 feet, and 6 feet. Fire Suppression System In a horizontally installed piping system, water flows through a 10 inch pipe. The head loss in a 500 foot section is 40 feet. The residual pressure at Point A is 55 psi and the velocity at Point A is 7 ft./s. If the velocity at Point B is 8.5 ft/s, what is the residual pressure at Point B? Your report should be in APA style and be at least one page in length, double-spaced (not including title, references, and appendix pages). Respond to the details in each section and be sure to include at least each of the following sections in your report for this unit:

 Introduction: Briefly describe why the studies were performed (why you started the study).

 Report details: Briefly discuss the details of the scenario (what you found from the study).

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 Conclusions and recommendations: Briefly describe your recommendations based on your findings (what you recommend to resolve any deficiencies).

 Appendix: Provide measurements and calculations (show your work). Unit VII Project Fire Prevention and Protection Report Acme Manufacturing Co. has another job for BSCI, and Bob Sanders (your supervisor) asks you to complete it. BSCI has been contracted by Acme Manufacturing Co. to conduct a fire protection and prevention inspection. During the inspection, you make several notes, which you use to prepare a written report. Later, Bob Sanders (CSP) intends to utilize your report as he presents the details to the Board of Directors. During your field investigations, you find the following data: Welding Shop In the welding shop, you collect measurements of the floor space which measures 125 ft. x 80 ft. In the center of the room, near a column, you notice that there is one fire extinguisher, which is a 2A10B:C rated extinguisher. Determine if this is an adequate number of extinguishers for this area. Explain. Molding Shop In the molding shop, employees prepare resins to shape the molds used in creating one of the products manufactured by Acme. The area has a strong odor of acetone, which is used significantly in the preparation of the resin molds. In this area, you notice that there is a sprinkler system, and the sprinkler head is green. What is the maximum ceiling temperature for this area? As mentioned, employees in this shop use a significant amount of acetone in the preparation process. Also while conducting the inspection of this shop, you notice an overhead gas space heater with an open flame. What are the UEL/UFL and LEL/LFL of acetone? What actions would you take immediately in this area? Explain. Your report should be in APA style and be at least one page in length, double-spaced (not including title, references, and appendix pages). Respond to the details in each section and be sure to include at least each of the following sections in your report for this unit:

 Introduction: Briefly describe why the studies were performed (why you started the study).

 Report details: Briefly discuss the details of the scenario (what you found from the study).

 Conclusions and recommendations: Briefly describe your recommendations based on your findings (what you recommend to resolve any deficiencies).

 Appendix: Provide measurements and calculations (show your work). Unit VIII Project Ergonomics Report Bob Sanders (your supervisor) has another job for you to complete for BSCI. This time, you have been asked to examine the ergonomic details at Acme Manufacturing Co. Specifically, Acme Manufacturing Co. has asked you to conduct an ergonomic evaluation of the packing line. Given the following worksheet (see the link below to download the worksheet), calculate the (1) RWL and (2) the Lifting Index. Using the data and results, provide your written recommendations for corrective action. Click here to download a copy of the job analysis worksheet included with data. Your report should be in APA style and be at least one page in length, double-spaced (not including title, references, and appendix pages). Respond to the details in each section and be sure to include at least each of the following sections in your report for this unit:

 Introduction: Briefly describe why the studies were performed (why you started the study).

 Report details: Briefly discuss the details of the scenario (what you found from the study).

 Conclusions and recommendations: Briefly describe your recommendations based on your findings (what you recommend to resolve any deficiencies).

 Appendix: Provide measurements and calculations (show your work).

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Unit VIII Final Project Comprehensive Report For the Final Project, you are asked to prepare a Comprehensive Report, which is made up of various scenarios from previous units. Units II through VIII each contain a scenario for you to solve and to provide recommendations. For this assignment, you are asked to compile your responses from each scenario and frame them into a Comprehensive Report. The Comprehensive Report requires each of the following:

I. Title page: Use APA style for the title page and all other components of this report (be sure to cite and reference any outside sources).

II. Executive summary: Summarize the entire report by briefly identifying the main points of each individual report. III. Table of contents: Construct a table of contents for your report. IV. Reports: Provide each of the individual reports (with any necessary corrections or improvements). V. Appendix: Include each appendix from the individual reports (with any necessary corrections or improvements).

The purpose of this project and its constituent reports is to provide you with an opportunity to gather data, calculate data, make recommendations, and prepare reports as an advanced safety professional. Once complete, keep your Comprehensive Report as a demonstration of your ability to perform as an advanced safety professional, as well as a representation of your attention to detail. Bosses like that kind of thing, and so do future employers.

APA Guidelines CSU requires that students use APA style for papers and projects. Therefore, the APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed. Students can find CSU’s Citation Guide in the myCSU Student Portal by clicking on the “Citation Resources” link in the “Learning Resources” area of the myCSU Student Portal. This document includes examples and sample papers and provides information on how to contact the CSU Success Center.

Blackboard Grading Rubrics Assignment Rubrics One or more assignments in this course utilizes a Blackboard Grading Rubric. A rubric is a tool that lists evaluation criteria and can help you organize your efforts to meet the requirements of an assignment. Your professor will use the Blackboard Grading Rubric to assign points and provide feedback for the assignment. You are encouraged to view the assignment rubric before submitting your work. This will allow you to review the evaluation criteria as you prepare your assignments. You may access the rubric in “My Grades” through the “Tools” button in your course menu. Click the “View Rubric” link to see the evaluation criteria for the assignment. Upon receiving your assignment grade, you may view your grade breakdown and feedback in the rubric.

CSU Grading Rubrics for Papers/Projects, Discussion Boards, and Assessments The Learning Resource area of the myCSU Student Portal provides the rubrics, and information on how to use them, for Discussion Boards, written response questions in Unit Assessments, and Research Papers/Projects. The course writing assignments will be graded based on the CSU Grading Rubric for all types of writing assignments, unless otherwise specified within assignment instructions. In addition, all papers will be submitted for electronic evaluation to rule out plagiarism. Course projects will contain project-specific grading criteria defined in the project directions. To view the rubrics, click the Academic Policies link on the Course Menu, or access them through the CSU Grading Rubric link found in the Learning Resources area of the myCSU Student Portal.

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Communication Forums These are non-graded discussion forums that allow you to communicate with your professor and other students. Participation in these discussion forums is encouraged, but not required. You can access these forums with the buttons in the Course Menu. Instructions for subscribing/unsubscribing to these forums are provided below. Click here for instructions on how to subscribe/unsubscribe and post to the Communication Forums. Ask the Professor This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content questions. Questions may focus on Blackboard locations of online course components, textbook or course content elaboration, additional guidance on assessment requirements, or general advice from other students. Questions that are specific in nature, such as inquiries regarding assessment/assignment grades or personal accommodation requests, are NOT to be posted on this forum. If you have questions, comments, or concerns of a non- public nature, please feel free to email your professor. Responses to your post will be addressed or emailed by the professor within 48 hours. Before posting, please ensure that you have read all relevant course documentation, including the syllabus, assessment/assignment instructions, faculty feedback, and other important information. Student Break Room This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication on this forum should always maintain a standard of appropriateness and respect for your fellow classmates. This forum should NOT be used to share assessment answers.

Grading

Discussion Boards (8 @ 2%) = 16% Unit Projects (7 @ 4%) = 28% Quizzes (8 @ 3%) = 24% Unit VIII Final Project = 32% Total = 100%

Course Schedule/Checklist (PLEASE PRINT) The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted.

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OSH 4308, Advanced Concepts in Environmental Safety Management Course Schedule

By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. Please keep this schedule for reference as you progress through your course.

Unit I Safety Regulations and OSHA Record Keeping

Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 2: Regulations and OSHA Record Keeping  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Submit:  Quiz by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit II Particulates, Gases, and Ventilation

Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 4: Particulates and Gases  Chapter 7: Ventilation  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Submit:  Quiz by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)  Project by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit III Radiation Safety

Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 26: Radiation Safety

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Submit:  Quiz by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)  Project by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

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OSH 4308, Advanced Concepts in Environmental Safety Management Course Schedule

Unit IV Noise, OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Program, and Training

Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 8: Noise and OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Program  Chapter 17: Training  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Submit:  Quiz by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)  Project by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit V Thermal Stressors and Electrical Safety

Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 11: Thermal Stressors  Chapter 14: Electrical Safety  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Submit:  Quiz by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)  Project by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit VI Hydrostatics and Hydraulics

Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 16: Hydrostatics and Hydraulics

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Submit:  Quiz by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)  Project by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

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OSH 4308, Advanced Concepts in Environmental Safety Management Course Schedule

Unit VII Fire Protection and Prevention

Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 10: Fire Protection and Prevention

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Submit:  Quiz by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)  Project by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit VIII Ergonomics

Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 22: Ergonomics

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Submit:  Quiz by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)  Project by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)  Final Project by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

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