CMGT 3900
Construction Project Safety Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
3900. Construction Project Safety Management (3) Formerly CMGT 3726
P: Minimum grade of C in CMGT 3500; minimum overall GPA of 2.0. Use of safety management as a company
profit center with focus on estimating and scheduling of required safety standards as they impact CSI divisions.
Includes safety control strategies based on training, programs, and culture.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the importance of Safety in Construction
2. Recognize and understand the cost and life implications of Safe operations
3. Understand concepts involved in developing and enforcing OSHA standards
4. Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA rules, and standards
5. Comprehend the role of safety in estimating, insurance, workmen compensation
6. Summarize the design and implementation of a safety program
REQUIRED TEXT & SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:
Text:1. David L. Goetsch (2003). Construction Safety and Health. Prentice Hall. (THIS WOULD BE
REFERRED AS “TEXT BOOK”)
TEXT BOOK
2. 29 CFR Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926 Construction Industry Regulations Updated through May 2011.
Mangan Communications Inc. 315 West Fourth Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801. (THIS WOULD BE REFERRED
AS “OSHA REGULATIONS”)
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OSHA REGS.
Lectures: Blackboard Course Website accessed at https://blackboard.ecu.edu (Login and password are same as
ECU email account).
Power Point slides on Blackboard are NOT substitute or equivalent of instructor’s lecture
in class.
Everything covered or spoken during the lectures which MAY OR MAY NOT be in the
textbook could be on the Quizzes and test. DO NOT expect every word of the lecture to be
covered in the powerpoint files.
Students MUST take notes.
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COURSE TOPICS
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Introduction - Outline
Safety in Construction
Intro to OSHA
OSHA Standards
How to Read 29CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations
29CFR 1926 Regulations Overview
1904 Subpart A-G
Reporting Injuries and Illnesses
1910 General Industry Standards
Subpart C – General Safety and Health Provision
Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls
Accident Case Study
Safety Health Information Bulletin SHIB
Safety Program – Student Group Project
Ethics and Safety
Subpart E – Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment
Subpart N – Cranes, Derricks, Hoists and Elevators
Subpart G – Signs, Signals, and Barricades
Subpart K - Electrical
Subpart M – Fall Protection
Subpart P - Excavations
Subpart Q – Concrete & Masonry Construction
Subpart R – Steel Erection
Subpart W – Rollover Protective Structures
Subpart W – Rollover Protective Structures
Safety as Profit Center
COURSE GRADING:
Students are expected to participate actively in the classroom discussions. This course requires
supplemental readings aside from the Textbook. While the supplementary reading material
would be provided on Blackboard, it is strongly advised that students take notes from the
lecture, as lecture would have elements, which may not be either in the Textbook or the
supplementary reading material. Students will be tested on materials covered through
lecture, Textbook, OSHA Regs book, and supplementary reading material. A detailed
lecture schedule is posted on Blackboard. The instructor reserves the right to modify the
lecture schedule and its contents as deemed necessary throughout the semester.
Description
Quizzes (Six Best Scores out of eight) (CLOSED BOOK)
Test #1 (OPEN BOOK & NOTES)
Test #2 (OPEN BOOK & NOTES)
Safety Case Studies – Poster Presentation
Final Exam (Comprehensive) (OPEN BOOK & NOTES)
Class Participation, Note-taking, Attitude & Conduct
Total
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Weight
13%
20%
20%
15%
25%
7%
100%
All grades are based on the ECU Standards of 90% = A, 80%=B, 70%=C, 60%=D, < 60%=F.
Each activity will be graded with a percentage to determine a final point total.
Students are responsible for checking the Blackboard site frequently as well as checking their
emails.
Students are expected to participate in classroom discussions in a constructive manner showing
respect for the academic learning environment.
The demeanor, tone and language used in all classroom interactions, and participation should
reflect the highest level of professionalism (Zero tolerance for foul language or uncivilized
behavior).
OSHA CARD
Students who meet all the attendance requirements of no more than 2 absences and who
pass this course would receive the OSHA 30 hour card. (A $600-$800 value FREE for You)
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
The student is responsible for his or her classroom attendance. Quizzes and exams missed by an
unexcused absence CANNOT be made up. If you miss any class, it is your responsibility to
bring yourself up to speed and get caught up. The instructor would NOT go over the material
with you just because you missed the class. DO NOT SEND me an email asking what was
covered in the class. It is your responsibility to find out from your other class- mates as to what
was covered in the class.
Attendance Policy for All Construction Management Courses:
Fall 2007 Revision (8/20/07)
Active student participation is sought in all construction management courses. To support this
objective, attendance is paramount for academic success and reinforces the value of studentfaculty and student-student interactions. Therefore, students are required to attend AT LEAST
75% of all course meetings in order to earn credit for any construction management course,
regardless of any other grading criteria.
Attendance and punctuality is required in all Construction Management courses but no grade is
given for attendance or punctuality. Instead, absences and tardiness have a significant negative
impact on your grade. Course work missed by absence or tardiness will be recorded as a zero.
Student attendance and punctuality will be recorded for all scheduled course meetings including
the first and last week of classes. In all cases, the student should notify his or her instructor by
email as soon as they realize they will be absent.
Email Protocol:
All email addressed to the professor MUST have the following elements:
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IT MUST COME FROM YOUR ECU ACCOUNT. ANY EMAILS SENT USING ANY
OTHER EMAIL ACCOUNTS WOULD NOT GET A RESPONSE.
IT MUST HAVE CMGT 3900 in the Subject Line.
Expected Classroom Conduct:
All cell phones and pagers must be turned off during the class.
Use of cell phones via voice or text messaging is not permissible in the classroom.
Use of any other PDAs or electronic devices including devices such as Ipod/Ipod touch,
IPAD, and/or Laptops/Notebook computer/Tablet PC are not allowed in the class during
lecture.
All comments and discussions in the classroom must be conducted in a civilized and
professional manner. They must be relevant and productive.
Academic Integrity:
Academic Integrity Policy Compliance is expected and enforced for this course
to its full extent. ECU has implemented a new policy effective Fall 2011. The
policy is posted on BlackBoard.
Lecture Schedule:
There is a lecture schedule posted on BB which is a supplement to this document.
Test, Quizzes and Final Exam Policy & Schedule:
There will be TWO Tests as shown on the lecture schedule on the specified dates. There will be
no exception and departure from the scheduled dates for Tests unless for a University approved
excuse.
Quizzes will be announced one class meeting before the Quiz. If you were absent on that day, it
is your responsibility to find out and keep yourself posted with the announcements made in the
class. Quiz announcements will also be posted on Blackboard one class meeting prior to the
Quiz. No make-up quizzes will be given due to an absence. There will be a total of EIGHT
quizzes of which SIX best would count.
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