INR3718 OSHA 10
1 Credit Hour
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or sophomore year and to area high school vocational students.
Catalog Description:
INR3718 - OSHA 10 (1 hr.)
This course will enable the student to identify and understand safety hazards in a business or industrial setting. The principles learned in this course will allow the student to apply theory & guidelines in making a safe workplace.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
This course is open to all students who are accepted in technical programs.
Controlling Purpose:
To provide students with a fundamental knowledge of safety procedures as outlined by OSHA standards.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to apply safety guidelines relevant to shop standards.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: General OSHA Information
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully describe the purpose of the Occupational Health & Safety Administration.
- Students will be able to state the purpose of the OSHA Act.
- Students will be able to list the function of OSHA.
- Students will describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees under the OSHA Act.
UNIT 2: Personal Protective Equipment
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully demonstrate the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Students will be able to list the basic components of PPE and choose correct PPE for various situations.
- Students will outline the general requirements for general safety standards including blood borne pathogens.
- Students will be able to identify & minimize basic safety standards.
- Students will be able to demonstrate lock out-tag out.
- Students will demonstrate proper use of machine guarding.
UNIT 3: Recordkeeping and Compliance
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully demonstrate the proper use of Records and Recordkeeping.
- Students will understand basic recordkeeping requirements.
- Students will demonstrate fire protection and fire safety practices/emergency plans.
- Students will be able to complete basic documents for accident causes and accident investigation.
- Students will understand various considerations in an emergency, designing and following an emergency plan.
UNIT 4: Health & Safety Programs
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully demonstrate safe working practices and safety programs.
- Students will understand basic safety and health programs.
- Students will understand basic electrical safety for general industry.
- Students will understand basic workplace violence issues.
- Students will understand potentially hazardous situations including solvents and reactive chemicals.
Projects Required:
As assigned
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy.
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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