The American University BOS 3001 Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health
Overview of key issues and practices related to the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession. Examines the legal aspects of OSH in the United States, the origin and application of OSH related consensus standards, hazard identification and control, and tools necessary for successful management of OSH related efforts.
Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health
Overview of key issues and practices related to the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession. Examines the legal aspects of OSH in the United States, the origin and application of OSH related consensus standards, hazard identification and control, and tools necessary for successful management of OSH related efforts.
Learning outcomes
- Discuss historical aspects of occupational safety and health (OSH).
- Examine the regulatory framework of OSH.
- Describe important OSH related standards.
- Explain the integration of key processes necessary for the control of occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Recommend strategies for the control of common workplace hazards.
- Apply hazard assessment tools as they relate to industrial hazards.
- Apply management tools for successful decision making for OSH-related endeavors.
- Discuss the complex environment in which the OSH professional works.
Prerequisites
None
The basics of occupational safety (Rev: 2nd ed.)
Publisher: Pearson (2015)
Author: Goetsch, D. L.
ISBN: 978-0-13-349607-9
Programs that include this course
Occupational Safety and Health: Fire Science
Associate of Science in Fire Science
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health
Associate of Science in Occupational Safety and Health
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