Engineering Technology Department
College of Business and Technology
Western Illinois University
Knoblauch 135
1 University circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390
ET 448
Industrial and Construction Occupational Safety and Health
Fall Semester 2012
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture: 6:00-8:30, Th, KH 330
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Dr. Hong Liu
Office: Knoblauch Hall 339
Phone: 298-1279
E-mail: h-liu1@wiu.edu
Office Hours: 12:00 -1:00 pm &
3:00 - 4:00 pm, T&TH
5:00-6:00 pm, W
Textbook: General Industry, OSHA safety and Health Standards, (29 CRF 1910), Latest Edition,
U.S. Government Print Office
Program Goals for Student Learning:
By graduation, Engineering Technology students should be able to:
1. Think critically and creatively;
2. Understand the theoretical principles of the profession;
3. Understand and apply relevant technology in the solution of technical problems;
4. Organize, manage, and maintain projects;
5. Develop an appreciation for ethical and professional practices;
6. Develop and refine oral, written, and visual communication skills; and
7. Demonstrate an overall competency in the program objectives.
Course Catalog Description:
A study of the Federal OSH Act as it applies to both industry and construction. Beyond federal
regulation, the course includes accident prevention plans, safety education and documentation
preparation.
Course Objectives:
By finishing the course, Students will be able to:
1. To develop an understanding of the William-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and
its consequences, among which are the establishment and implementation of standards, the obligation
for complying with the standards and other regulations, the requirement for recording and reporting
occupational fatalities, injuries and illnesses and the rights and responsibilities of those involved.
2. To develop an understanding of total safety and health programming in industry.
3. To develop a capability for identifying the specific standards applicable to specific work place
conditions.
4. To develop the capability for recognizing and identifying existing and/or potential hazardous
conditions in the work place.
5. To recognize the inherent relationships between standards and the hazards which those standards are
designed to control, together with utilizing conformity with standards as a primary means of hazard
control.
Last Day to Drop Course:
Students should follow university schedule for dropping class.
Course requirement:
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Students shall select a course related topic, write a report on it and represent the report in class
Students shall prepare Biweekly Health and Safety report related to course materials
Students are expected to participate group activities actively and finish in class assignments inside
classroom
Graduate students are expected to perform research in a safety and health topic, write summary about
its history, application, and development
Any unexcused late work will be penalized by 10% for each delayed week.
It should be noted that class will begin promptly as scheduled. Anyone not in class at the time of
taking attendance will be considered absent. 1% of total points will be reduced for any unexcused
absence session (75 minutes). Students who obtained grade A or B from the class and had less than
10 absences will be eligible for the OSHA card. If a personal or family emergency necessitates being
absent from class, please contact the Student Development and Orientation Office in Seal Hall 301
or by phone (309-298-1884). This office serves as a liaison between students, family, and faculty in
emergency situation.
Lesson Plan:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Topic
Introduction to OSHA, OSH Act and employer-employee rights and responsibilities
Introduction to standards, 29 CFR 1910
Inspections, Citations and Penalties
Recordkeeping
Subpart D: Walking, Working Surfaces
Subpart E and L: Means of Egress and Fire Protection
Subpart H: Hazardous Material
Subpart G: Occupational Health and Environmental Control
Health and Safety program
Subpart I: PPE
Midterm review
Subpart J: Permit Required Confined Spaces
Midterm
Subpart J: The Control of Hazardous Energy
Subpart N: Material Handling and Storage
Subpart O: Machinery and Machine Guarding
Subpart P: Hand and portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment
Subpart Q: Welding, Cutting and Brazing
Subpart S: Electrical
Subpart W: Ergonomics
Subpart Z: Asbestos
Subpart Z: Hazard Communication
Subpart Z: Introduction to Industrial Hygiene/ Blood borne Pathogens
Student Presentation
Final review
Student Evaluation:
All points will be cumulative and be totaled, ranked and graded according to the following scale:
A=
A- =
B+ =
B=
B- =
C+ =
C=
C- =
D+ =
D=
D- =
92-100
90-91
88-89
82-87
80-81
78-79
72-77
70-71
68-69
62-67
60-61
Students’ grade will depend upon:
1. Attendances/participation*
2. Assignment/project
3. Exams and Quizzes
Approximate %
10%
40%
50%
Tentative Test Date:
Quizzes:
Midterm:
Final:
Date
TBD
8th week
TBD
Coverage
TBD
week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 materials
week 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 materials
Final Examination:
Time and date is prescribed on university final exam schedule. Any exceptions to the final exam schedule
must be approved by department chair and the Dean of the College of Business and Technology in
writing including student’s name, ID# and signatures.
Rules for Giving an Incomplete:
According to WIU policy, a temporary symbol of I (Incomplete) for a course may be given only when a
student, due to circumstances beyond his or her control, has been unable to complete the course
requirements within the official limits of the term. The circumstances must be documented to the
instructor’s satisfaction.
Academic Integrity:
Preamble
Western Illinois University, like all communities, functions best when its members treat one another with honesty,
fairness, respect, and trust. Students have rights and responsibilities (http://www.wiu.edu/provost/students/) and
students should realize that deception for individual gain is an offense against the members of the entire community,
and it is the student's responsibility to be informed and to abide by all University regulations and policies on
Academic Integrity.
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty constitute a serious violation of University conduct
regulations. Students who engage in dishonesty in any form shall be charged with academic dishonesty.
It is a duty of faculty members to take measures to preserve and transmit the values of the academic community in
the learning environment that they create for their students and in their own academic pursuits. To this end, they are
expected to instill in their students a respect for integrity and a desire to behave honestly. They are also expected to
take measures to discourage student academic dishonesty, to adjust grades appropriately if academic dishonesty is
encountered, and, when warranted, to recommend that additional administrative sanctions be considered. Grading
policies are the exclusive prerogative of the faculty; administrative sanctions are under the authority of the Director
of Student Judicial Programs. This document provides policies and procedures to be followed when academic
dishonesty is encountered.
Definitions of Academic Dishonesty
The following definitions and examples are not meant to be exhaustive. The University reserves the right to
determine, in a given instance, what action constitutes a violation of academic integrity. See
www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php for complete descriptions of the following topics: Plagiarism , Fabrication
and Falsification, Cheating, Complicity in Academic Dishonesty , Abuse of Academic Materials and
Multiple Submissions.
Reporting Academic Dishonesty
All members of the University community share the responsibility and authority to challenge and make known acts
of apparent academic dishonesty. Any student, faculty member, or staff person who has witnessed an apparent act
of student academic dishonesty, or has information that reasonably leads to the conclusion that such an act has
occurred or has been attempted, has an ethical responsibility for reporting said act(s). Confronting and reporting
academic dishonesty can be done in a variety of ways, and people should choose the manner most appropriate for
the circumstances. Acts of apparent academic dishonesty that occur in the classroom should be reported directly to
the course instructor, and/or the course instructor's Department Chair, and/or the instructor's College Dean. The
Council on Admission, Graduation, and Academic Standards (CAGAS) or the Graduate Council will not accept or
act upon anonymous reports, but will hold in strict confidence the identity of any person reporting a suspected
instance of academic dishonesty, unless that person consents to having his/her identity revealed.
Use of Internet resources:
Students are expected to have WIU computer account to access westernonline.wiu.edu for class
information, and may use internet to search course related information for report and presentation.
Access & Disabilities:
In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic
accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an
accommodation. For the instructor to provide the proper accommodation(s) you must obtain
documentation of the need for an accommodation through Disability Resource Center (DRC) and provide
it to the instructor. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor's
attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students. Students
who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.) should contact the
instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Contact Disability
Resource Center (DRC) at 298-2512 for additional services.
Resolution of Problems:
Should a problem occur, students should speak to their instructor first. If the problem is not resolved,
meet with the chair of the department. If the problem continues to be unresolved, go to the College of
Business and Technology’s Dean.
Students should observe the following sequence for the resolution of problems:
Student --- Instructor --- Chairperson --- Dean
*The instructor reserves the right to alter content if necessary.