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MOS 5201: Safety Engineering

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MOS 5201: Safety Engineering
psy 3019 history and systems of psychology

Description

A study of providing practical input about design ergonomics, desired safety features, and human factors. Examines how the occupational safety and health (OSH) professional works with the designer to ensure the appropriate product, facility, or equipment needed for a project.

Outcomes

  1. Explain the concept of prevention by design.
  2. Discuss hazard recognition, investigation, and analysis methods.
  3. Apply appropriate calculations to the hazard analysis process.
  4. Recommend controls for workplace hazards.
  5. Explain hazard control technologies related to common construction hazards.
  6. Perform risk assessment methods in conjunction with hazard assessment.
  7. Apply risk assessment results to selection of controls for workplace hazards.
  8. Evaluate residual risk associated with recommended controls for workplace hazards.

PreRequisites

  1. MOS 5101

Textbook(s)

Safety and health for engineers (Rev: 3rd ed.)

Publisher: Wiley (2016)
Author: Brauer, R. L.
ISBN: 9781118959459
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