ATTR 1600 - Industrial Safety Skilled Trades

Credit Hours: 2.00
(2 contact hrs)
Encompasses safety/health rules, procedures, safety responsibilities, and hazard recognition associated with the following: lockouts, machine tools, machine guarding, hand tools, portable power tools, safe use of energy sources, powered trucks, material handling, hazardous materials, lifting, climbing, ladders, scaffolds, rigging, slings, ropes, cranes, hoists, and basic fire safety. Accident causation, impact, prevention, and basic human anatomy and physiology will be studied. South Campus.

Prerequisites:
None

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use the theories of recognition, evaluation and control of occupational hazards to help ensure a safer work environment.

Objectives:

Apply basic incident investigation theory.
Identify unsafe conditions by using hazard recognition techniques.
Understand the use and importance of personal protection equipment in the workplace.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use safety theory and practice techniques to affect worker attitudes.

Objectives:

Identify training techniques.
Demonstrate the affect of incident investigations on the individual.
Understand the history of the safety movement.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to develop a proactive safety plan.

Objectives:

Integrate investigation, hazard remediation and general safety awareness methods.
Write a safety policy statement.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction ‐ History of Safety Movement ‐ Accident Factors and Causation
Anatomy of the Eye ‐ Hazards and Prevention of Eye Injuries ‐ Eye Protection ‐ Eye Dissection
Anatomy, Physiology of the Ear ‐ Ear Protection ‐ Personal Protection Equipment for the Head, Hands, & Feet
Anatomy of the Lung ‐ Respiratory Protection
Electrical Hazards ‐ Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Ladders, Scaffolding, Climbing and Arresting Devices
The Right To Know Law, MSDS, What It Is and How It Works
Hazardous Materials - Basic Chemistry
Transportation - Safety Features
Machine Guarding: Hazards and Protection Devices
Lifting Devices, Cranes and Hoists ‐ Safety Concerns
Hazardous Materials ‐ Safety Concerns
Principles of Fire Protection and Fire Fighting ‐ Select Fire Codes
Confined Space Entry: Dangers and Safety Concerns

Primary Faculty
Gordon, Victoria
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088