Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEES-0067
Organization's ID:
TEES - 0067
Organization:
U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1 week (50 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Safety or Industrial Safety
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with an advanced approach to understanding safety and occupational health management system technology. The course provides students with the knowledge needed to implement critical occupational health and safety (OHS) management system guidelines and processes for establishing effective and efficient OHS management programs. Modern management practices are discussed and practical exercises allow the students to apply the newly learned technology to real life hazard scenarios.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the OSHA recordkeeping requirements for injuries and illness
  • Describe elements, guidelines and OSHA programs relating to safety and health programs
  • Describe applicable standards relating to walking and working surfaces and recognize possible violations of OSHA 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.27
  • Describe methods and requirements for fire protection planning and recognize possible violations of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.155-165
  • Describe the hazards and precautions associated with machinery and recognize possible violations of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.211-212
  • Discuss the purpose and requirements of the hazard communication standard
  • Discuss hazards and standards related to electricity and identify possible violations of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147
  • Discuss the requirements and safe working practices for welding operations
  • Conduct an on-site OSHA hazards survey
  • Describe the effects of workplace injuries and illnesses
  • Explain the history and development of the United States safety and health regulations, laws and agencies
  • Describe the organization, origin and codification of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
  • Describe the process and rules for OSHA inspections, citations and penalties
  • Describe methods and requirements for emergency exit planning and recognize possible violations of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.35-38
  • Explain the requirements for personnel protective equipment (PPE) and recognize possible violations of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132-136 and 138
  • Describe the hazards and requirements of working with hazardous materials
  • Describe the hazards and requirements related to material handling and hoisting operations

General Topics:

  • A course introduction and orientation
  • Introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Act
  • Introduction to the OSHA standard
  • Inspections, citations and penalties
  • Record keeping
  • Safety and health programs
  • Walking and working surfaces
  • Egress and evacuation
  • Fire protection
  • Hazardous materials
  • Hazardous communication
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Materials handling and storage
  • Lockout/tagout
  • Electrical standard
  • Machinery and machine guarding
  • Welding
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials