ITE 3050 - OSHA Industrial Safety

Credit Hours: 3

The purpose of the course is to provide instruction to entry-level workers and students on general safety and health. Topics covered include the following: introduction to OSHA, the OSHA Act/general duty clause, inspections, citations and penalties, record-keeping, walking and working surfaces, mean of egress and fire protection, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, hearing protection, machine guarding, hazard communication, chemical safety, lockout/tagout, confined space hazards, welding brazing and cutting hazards, asbestos awareness, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics.