MGMT 4180 - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY (BLUE CLASS)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30am-2:00pm BA Room 329
SPRING, 2004
Donna E. Ledgerwood, Associate Professor
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Conference Hours: BA 317F Tuesdays & Thursdays 11-12:30 and Th. 12:30-6:30pm; & by appt.
Telephone: Direct to UNT: 940/565-3157 OR Metro 940/267-3731/or 3732 Extension 3157; Fax: 940/5654394; E-mail: Ledgerwo@.unt.edu or Home Phone: 972/294-8227 Home e-mail: dledgerwood@aironets.com
You will receive a faster response if you e-mail or call me at home. Please call only between 10am-9pm.
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Required Text:
*Goetsch, David L. Occupational Safety and Health. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
5rd Edition. Prentice-Hall Publishing Co. 2003
**To save you money, extensive (additional) materials will be provided in class. These materials have
required written permission to duplicate and include: All About OSHA, excerpts from Voel, Jackson and
Ashton's ISO 9000. An Implementation Guide for Small to Mid-sized Businesses, and TWCC and OSHA
lecture modules on AIDS, back injuries, the overlap of ADA & Workers' Compensation, and other
materials
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WEEK/DATES
MATERIAL
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1
January 13 &15
Introductions & clarification of performance criteria and course rationale. Discuss format for
first exam and term papers and projects. Overview of Project Minerva/Shape, OSHA, NIH, WHO
NIOSH, ANSI standards and ISO standards (9,000 and 14,000 families), and TWCC, ASSE
Glossary, semantics and secondary sources of data. Concepts critical to culpability today.
Discuss the Safety and Health section of the Blackwell Encyclopedia of Human Resource
Management. (1997) Discuss "Educating Business Schools About Safety and Health is No
Accident" (1996). Introduction Section to the National Safety Council's 14 Elements of a successful Safety & Health Program Please pay attention to the Continuous Improvement (Quality
Standards of ISO (9000). Think about how safety and health is relevant to YOU personally &
professionally.
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2
January 20 & 22
Discuss Goetsch Chapters 1 - 3 & Loss Control theories (Heinrich and Bird)
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3
January 28 & 30
All About OSHA and notes from articles from the National Safety Council. Discuss Goetsch Ch. 4.
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4
February 3 & 5
Students should have finalized term paper/project topics and submitted to Professor Ledgerwood.
Discuss Goetsch Chapter 5 (Workers’ Compensation and the handout on ADA & Workers' Comp (H&S
Exception); Sexual Harassment & WC; - Relevant terms ASSE Glossary A - H -Discuss TWCC info on
Texas Fatality Rates, Valid v. Invalid Subscribers and Nonsubscribers, Common Law Defenses, How
TQM and diversity in the work place relates to improved safety and health records.
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5
February 10 & 12
Discuss Goetsch Chapters 6 (ergonomics),7 (stress and safety) and 8 (Mechanical
Hazards/safeguards)
Prepare for Exam 1 over Chapters 1 - 8 and notes
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February 17 & 19
Exam 1 over Goetsch Chapters 1 - 8, ASSE Glossary A - H; All About OSHA, "Educating B.
Schools.," Loss Control & Class notes. Return Exam I Do Rewrites.
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7
February 24 & 26
Return final grades for Exam 1. Discuss Goetsch Chapters 9-12 (falls and lifting hazards, heat and
temperature hazards, pressure hazards, and electrical hazards))
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March 2 & 4
Discuss Goetsch Chapter 13 (may be discussed by Tom Nations - Fire Hazards), Ch. 14 (Industrial
Hygiene/Confined Spaces); Chapter 15 (Radiation Hazards); Ch. 16 ( Noise and Vibration Hazards) and
Ch. 17 (Emergency Mgmt.- Right to Know laws)
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March 09 & 11
Discuss Goetsch Chapters 18 - 21. Student Papers Due. Review for Exam 2.
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10
March 16 & 18
Spring Break. No class
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11
March 23 & 25
Exam 2 over Goetsch Chs. 9-21, OSHA’s Blood Borne Pathogen Standard/ notes. On Thursday return
Exam 2 and do rewrites.
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12
March 30 & April 1
Discuss Goetsch Chapters 22 (Robotics); 23 (Ethics and Safety); 24 (& OSHA’s Blood Borne Pathogen
Standard).
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13
April 6 & 8
Discuss Goetsch Chapters 25 (Environmental Safety and ISO 14000); Goetsch Chapter 26 (Product
Safety and Liability). Prepare for Exam 2. Take Exam 2.
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April 13 & 15
*REQUESTED ATTENDANCE* Employers’ Update 8:00am - 6:00pm on Wednesday, April 14.
This workshop is FREE to Students and to others if granted permission - You will be given 5 points
bonus for each (up to three) paid guests.
Return Exam 2 . Discuss Goetsch Chapter 27 (Roles of Safety & Health) & Chapter 28 (TSM/TQM)&
Chapter 29 (Global Safety and Health),ISO 9000/14,000 - Global use of the metric system/quality stds .
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April 20 & 22
Discuss Goetsch Ch.30 (Violence in the Workplace); Presentations of student projects/papers
Give out questions over TWCC Lecture Modules: Extra Hazardous Employers, Lockout/Tagout, MSDS
Labels, Confined spaces, Job Safety Analyses, Texas Right to Know statutes - Drug Testing requirements (federal and state); Accident investigations: what to do & not to do - HAZCOM - FEMA
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April 27 & 29
Presentations of student projects/papers OR if your class votes, you may have exam 3 during this week
so that you can do rewrites.
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May 6 (Thursday) Exam 3 - 10:30am - 12:30pm - Final grades will be given back to students.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is about safe and healthful work practices on the job. There is no such thing as a "perfectly safe"
environment, nor people being "accident prone." Management successes and failures are accomplished by
people, with people and for people. Thus, your task during this brief spring session is to become familiar with
the key areas of concern today when managing people in the workplace. We will study and evaluate both
theory and evidence as well as explore the pragmatic implications of your safety and health practices both on
and off the job. You will be given the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your understanding and
managerial awareness related to the prevention, diagnosis and evaluation of safety and health programs.
GRADING CRITERIA
Members of this class will have the opportunity to attempt four grades during the semester, of which the highest
three will count. There will be three (noncomprehensive) exams and one project or paper which must be
summarized (on a one page summary sheet) and presented to class members. Permission by the professor must
be given for your topic, and your project or paper must be (a) completed and submitted on time and (b) in
compliance with the format expected as stated in the critique sheet. A sample form which gives the grading
criteria for your paper/project is attached to this syllabus. You may choose to work in a group or individually.
Please note that no make-up tests nor "pop quizzes" will be given. Role will not be taken other than for
administrative purposes (required by the Dean's office). Your exams will be returned to you the same or the
very next class period following the scheduled time and we will go over the tests during that class to identify
any "weak" exam questions or any errors in the grading of your exam. Tests may NOT be taken home and may
be responded to only during the class containing the return of your exam.
When we go over each exam, you will be given an item analysis which shows the number of people who missed
each question. If 60% or more of the class miss a question, we may throw the question out. We can discuss
each item on the test within that class period. If there is any remaining time, you will have 30 minutes to write
up any points you think you deserve (from your rationale and knowledge of the test material). This process is
called REWRITES.
DIRECTIONS FOR DOING REWRITES
**Remember, two purposes for doing rewrites are: (1) to provide a proper paper trail for improving your grade
on the exam, and (2) to learn WHY you missed what you missed the points given on this exam.**
For the potential to earn partial or full credit on a specific question, the minimum work required includes:
1.
Write only on ONE side of the page (to enhance readability).
2.
Write up your questions in sequential order.
3.
You must look up where the question came from, define all major terms in the question (to show how or
what you understood that question to be asking),
4.
You must look up where my answer came from, define all major terms in the answer (to show how or
what you understood that answer to be saying), and explain why you thought this answer was wrong.
5.
You must look up where your answer came from, define all major terms in your answer (to show how or
what you understood that answer to be saying), and justify why your answer could be correct.
Please do not miss the write-up session because it is your final chance to increase your grade on that test. Also,
it is important to know not only your score on an exam, but why you missed a question. Please keep up with
class material and readings, since most of your exam questions will come from lecture and class notes. If you
miss any exam or deadline for your term project, this is the grade which you must drop. Also, if you miss the
post-exam (rewrite) session, no additional points will be added to your original test score (which may have been
determined during the post-test period). This policy is not meant to be punitive. Rather, the policy allows
standardization and timely completion of each exam.
Grading Policy for 3 grades:
A = 270 points (90 x 3 grades)
B = 240 points (80 x 3 grades)
C = 210 points (70 x 3 grades)
D = 180 points (60 x 3 grades)
Please note: The College of Business Administration at UNT complies with the American's with Disabilities
Act in making reasonable accommodation for qualified students with a disability. If you (1) have an established
disability (registered with the Office of Disability Accommodation on campus) or if you (2) perceive yourself to
be disabled as defined in the ADA, please communicate your disability to me in writing or using other means so
that reasonable accommodation can be made.
This syllabus is made with the understanding that you are the class customer. This class is flexible and will
allow changes as long as these changes are reasonable and are applied equitably and fairly to each student. This
class is only as good as we make it. Please let me know if you need help as we go along. Do not wait until
finals week before coping with a problem. You have only to ask and all assistance possible will be given to
you. If you know of speakers or information you wish to introduce to class members, please see me. We will
try to meet the interests of the class members as much as possible.
MGMT 4180 (BLUE) CLASS PROJECTS/PAPER TOPICS FOR SPRING, 2004
1.
How are employee perceptions and/or perceptions of satisfaction with HR practices and policies
related to overall job satisfaction, job involvement and workers’ compensation?
2.
Explain the new law proposed to make workers’ compensation in Texas mandatory for employers with 25 or fewer
employees.
3.
Explain the relationship between job satisfaction, job involvement and injuries on the job.
4.
Explain the relationship between self-esteem, attribution theory and locus of control.
5.
Explain how the FMLA relates to the Americans with Disabilities Act and workers’ compensation programs.
6.
Explain the relationship between Sexual Harassment, Stress, and Workers' Compensation.
7.
Explain the overlap of ADA and workers' compensation.
8
Explain the overlap of one topic as both a Health & Safety issue as well as EEO issue (i.e. Sexual
Harassment/AIDS/Smoking, etc.- Must include workers' comp information as well as the Rights of the Employer &
Employee or discuss the issue as an EEO issue and as a workers' comp/health issue).
9.
Develop a campus Safety & Health Audit of UNT (daytime, night time, disabled and nondisabled team members to identify
hazardous conditions. Team leaders will use this as a project AND a test grade.
10.
Explain the relationship between cultural diversity and workers' compensation
11.
Explain the relationship between self-esteem/attribution theory and workers' compensation.
12.
Explain the relationship between perceptions of satisfaction/quality of work life and workers' comp.
13.
Explain the relationship between behavior modification and workers' compensation/safety.
14.
Explain the relationship between commitment, job involvement and workers' compensation.
15.
Explain the relationship between longevity and workers' compensation.
16.
Explain the relationship between the rights and responsibilities of the employer, employee (infected with a blood
borne pathogen) and co-workers in the workplace.
For Appointments to learn how to conduct data base searches, contact: Jeff Levy - 565-2013 or e-mail Jeff at
Jlevy@library.unt.edu.
All students must write a paper or do a project which includes a Lexis Legal Search.
Each student who brings a paid customer (employer) to the Employers’ Update will receive 15 bonus points
added to his or her total points for the semester.
CRITIQUE CRITERIA - SPRING, 2004
USED TO EVALUATE TERM PAPERS & PROJECTS FOR MGMT 4180-001 (BLUE CLASS)
Student's Name(s):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Title of this Paper: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Was the paper/presentation turned in on time? Yes _____
No _____
Was the paper submitted in a blue cover?
Is a Diskette included which contains the paper? Yes______ No ______
Language of paper on diskette: WPWindows______ (please note version) Word_____ Other _______
Are the articles used in this paper on disc or attached to the paper?
Yes _____ No _____
Is a one page synopsis attached for dissemination to class members?
Yes _____ No _____
Title Page:
(Is the title page on the color of this class? (i.e. blue) ? Yes _____ No _____
Does the title page contain the class name, number, section number & all relevant information? Yes _____ No _____
Table of Contents/Outline: (Are page numbers included which are accurate and consistent with the information contained in the body
of the paper?) Yes _______
No _______
Does the paper include the Lexis legal search information? Yes ____ No ____
Abstract/Summary of Ideas: (Is this information succinct and consistent with the topic of the paper?)
Yes _____ No _______
Literature Search/Background (Are there at least 10 refereed journal articles per author or per grade to be counted - i.e. if one person
wants to count one paper for one grade in each of three of Professor Ledgerwood's classes, there must be at least 30 citations which are
current - within the last two years - 2001/03):
Yes _______
No _______
Total number of sources contained in this paper: _________ Total number of sources/references in the last 2 years:_________
Constraints/Limitations/Limits of the Study:
Definitions of semantics/major theories/"buzz words": ____________________
Organization of the paper:
Readability: _____________________________________________________________
Consistency of verb tenses: _________________________________________
Subject/verb agreement: _____________________________________________
Consistency of plural/singular: _____________________________________
Sentence structure: _________________________________________________
Consistent use of pronouns: _________________________________________
Did the contents of the paper respond adequately to the title of the paper? Yes _______
No _______
Professor's Comments & Resulting Grade on term paper/project: ____________
MGMT 4180 (BLUE) Presentation Evaluation Form
Presenter’s Name:__________________________________________________________________________
Topic:____________________________________________________________________________________
Presentation Introduction
1. Presenter introduced himself/herself
2. Topic was stated
9Yes
9Yes
9No
9No
Voice
Volume
9Not Loud Enough
Pitch
Speaking Rate
9Too slow
Enunciation - pronounced words accurately
Enthusiasm
Grammar
Avoided “Verbal Fillers” - (i.e., ah, er, um, ok, uh...)
9Loud Enough
9Too Loud
9Variation in tone 9Monotone
9Understandable 9Too fast
9Yes
9No
9Yes
9No
9Good
9Poor
9Yes
9No
Nonverbal
Facial Expressions - smile
Gestures - physical movements that match verbal presentation
Eye Contact
Posture
Avoided distracting mannerisms
9Yes
9Yes
9Yes
9Yes
9Yes
9No
9No
9No
9No
9No
Visual Aids
Used visual aid(s)
Properly constructed
Visible to all audience members
9Yes
9Yes
9Yes
9No
9No
9No
Overall Presentation
Information was pertinent to the topic, informative, and interesting
Planning and preparation was apparent
9Yes
9Yes
9No
9No
Comments For Presenter(s)
SUMMARY OF GRADES
MGMT 4180 - 001 WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY (BLUE CLASS)
SPRING SEMESTER, 2004
Name of Student:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
(Please Print)
First Name (The name you want used in class)
Last Name
Telephone #s: H: ______/______________
W: _______/_____________________________________
Best Time to Call: H:_________________
W: _____________________________________________
Beeper or Digital Message: _________/_______________________________________________________
Fax #: __________/_______________ Internet:
Grades:
Original Score
Revised Score
Exam #1
Exam #2
Exam #3
Term Paper/Group Project Title
Bonus Points:
5( )
10( )
15 ( )
Source of Bonus Points (Please Explain):
Expected Grade From This Class: _________________________________________________________
Final Grade In This Class:
___________________________________________________________
Are you looking for a job? If so, please specify what kind, when and where:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you interested in any special topics you would like incorporated into this class? If so, please specify:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Over
GOETSCH CHAPTERS 1-3
GOETSCH CHAPTER 1
23.
What is OSHA? Workers’ compensation?
24.
What is the purpose of OSHA? Workers’ comp?
25.
What was the legislative environment at the time of OSHA’s passage?
26.
What are the major common laws related to workers’ comp?
27.
What are the major safety and health organizations?
NIOSH - CDC
NIH
WHO
NSC
etc.
28.
Who is covered by OSHA? Workers’ compensation?
29.
What have been some of the major (a) safety and (b) health problems related to OSHA’s enforcement?
30.
Who is NOT covered by OSHA?
31.
What is the General Duty Clause?
32.
How many OSHA standards are there?
33.
What are vertical standards and horizontal standards?
34.
What is the definition of (and difference between) SAFETY and HEALTH?
35.
What are accident prevention programs (p. 9 - Goetsch)
36.
Know the 3 E’s of Safety (p. 10-11) Engineering, Education, Enforcement
37.
What are the objectives of the integration approach to safety? (p. 13)
38.
Know the Key terms and concepts at the back of the Goetsch chapters ( i.e. pp. 15-16)
GOETSCH CHAPTER 2
39.
What is the difference between fines vs. Penalties?
40.
What is the difference between criminal law and administrative law?
41.
What is the meaning of culpability and criminal liability?
42.
Who is at risk of being in violation of OSHA?
43.
Define Rights vs Responsibility v. Authority vs. Accountability
44.
Know the Rights of Employers
45.
Know the Responsibility of Employers
46.
Know the Rights of Employees
47.
Know the Responsibility of Employers
48.
Do employers have the right to turn away OSHA inspectors?
49.
What are the major record keeping requirements of OSHA? (Labels, training, etc.)
50.
Look at the major topics in the Goetsch text (p. 17)
51.
Injuries may or may NOT be Accidents
52.
Note the role of S & H professionals (competence/certification)
53.
Know the costs of accidents (p. 18), injuries (pp. 28 - 31) and Deaths (pp. 19-20)
54.
Lost time injuries are not synonymous with workers’ comp injuries.
55.
Know the types of work injuries by type of accident (and definitions of each)
56.
Know the death rates by industry and the parts of the body injuries on the job.
57.
Know the various types of injuries (pp. 25-27)
CHAPTER 3
1.
What are the three areas within the accident investigation process which pose the greatest danger of
liability for safety and loss prevention professionals?
A.
Recordkeeping
B.
Required notification if fatality and multiple injury situations.
C.
Fatality or serious injury investigations
2.
Know about the importance of keeping medical records (incidents, injuries or illnesses)
3.
What are recordable incidents?
3.
Know the different ways of being hurt (fatalitites in TX are one form of injury)
4.
Know the different types of variances (temporary, permanent and interim orders)
5.
Know the OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements in Appendix 3-C (pp. 47-52)