Engineering Technology Department
College of Business and Technology
Western Illinois University
Knoblauch 135
1 University circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390
MET 448G
Industrial and Construction Occupational Safety and Health
Spring Semester 2011
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture: 9:30-10:45 am, T&Th, KH 330
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Dr. Hong Liu
Office: Knoblauch Hall 339
Phone: 298-1279
E-mail: h-liu1@wiu.edu
Office Hours: 11:00am-1:00 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 = 92-100
A- = 90-91
B+ = 88-89
B=
B- =
C+ =
C=
C- =
D+ =
D=
D- =
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:
All students are expected to maintain a high standard of conduct. Any case of scholastic dishonesty
(cheating, plagiarism, collusion, diskette copying/sharing, etc.) or other misconduct will be treated by all
University regulations and policies on Academic Integrity.
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:
If you have emergency medical information, if you need special arrangements in case the building must
be evacuated, or if you need accommodations in this course because of a disability, please make an
appointment with instructor as soon as possible. My office location and hours are at the top of this
syllabus. If you plan to request disability accommodations, you are expected to register with the
Disability Support Services (DSS) at 298-2512.
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.