> **BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE**
>
> COURSE SYLLABUS

## SPRING 2005

I.  **GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION**

> [Course Number]{.underline}**:** EMHS 1962
>
> [Course Title]{.underline}**:** Disaster Site Worker
>
> [Credit Hours]{.underline}: 3 Credit Hours
>
> [Division and Discipline]{.underline}**:** Career and Technical
> Education/Hazardous Materials Management
>
> [Course Description]{.underline}**:** This course will train students
> in accordance with OSHA regulations pertaining to construction
> standards and Safety for Disaster Site Workers that are set forth in
> the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29, part 1926
>
> This course will also introduce students to the operational skills and
> procedures required to provide support services, (e.g. utility,
> demolition, debris removal, or heavy equipment operation) or site
> clean-up services in response to natural and man-made disasters. All
> workers at disaster sites need to be aware of the differences between
> disaster sites and regular construction or demolition worksites and to
> be able to determine appropriate protective measures for ensuring
> disaster site worker safety.

II. **CLASSROOM POLICY**

Students and faculty of Barton County Community College constitute a
special community engaged in the process of education. The college
assumes that its students and faculty will demonstrate a code of
personal honor, which is based upon courtesy, integrity, common sense,
and respect for others both within and outside the classroom.

> The College reserves the right to suspend a student for conduct that
> is detrimental to the college's educational endeavors as outlined in
> the College catalog.
>
> Plagiarism on any academic endeavors at Barton County Community
> College will not be tolerated.

III. **COURSE AS VIEWED IN TOTAL CURRICULUM**

> This course will provide standard requirements for disaster site
> workers. After learning this material, the students will be able to
> utilize the knowledge in present and future employment, thus providing
> employers with a safer workplace for their employees.

IV. **ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING/COURSE OUTCOMES**

> Barton County Community College is committed to the assessment of
> student learning and to quality education. Assessment activities
> provide a means to develop an understanding of how students learn,
> what they know, and what they can do with their knowledge. Results
> from these various activities guide Barton as a learning college, in
> finding ways to improve student learning.
>
> [Course Outcomes]{.underline}
>
> 1\. Identify and interpret OSHA construction Regulations. (29 CFR
> 1926).

2.  Recognize characteristics of a disaster site and responsibility as a
    disaster site worker.

3.  Outline general principles and logistics associated with the fire
    service Incident Command System (ICS).

4.  Recognize disaster site safety hazards.

5.  Recognize disaster site health hazards.

6.  Recognize Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive
    (CBRNE) agents and symptoms.

7.  Recognize symptoms of traumatic incident stress that are initiated
    by traumatic events.

8.  Recognize and demonstrate proper use of respiratory protection
    equipment.

9.  Recognize proper use of other personal protection equipment.

10. Cite reasons and methods of decontamination.

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V.  **COURSE COMPETENCIES**

> 1\. Identify and interpret OSHA construction Regulations. (29 CFR
> 1926).

a.  Demonstrate and understand OSH Act/General Duty clause 5(a)(1).

b.  Identify general safety and health provisions.

c.  Define what requirements are needed for Competent Persons.

d.  Understand and Prepare forms associated with OSHA recordkeeping.

e.  Identify and interpret Subpart K of 29 CFR 1926.400 electrical
    safety requirements four major divisions:

-   Installation safety requirements

-   Safety related work practices

-   Safety related maintenance and environmental considerations

-   Safety requirements for special equipment.

f.  Identify and interpret Subpart M of 29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection
    Requirements.

g.  Identify and interpret Subpart E of 29 CFR 1926.95 Personal
    Protective and Lifesaving Equipment.

h.  Identify and interpret Subpart I of 29 CFR 1926.300 Hand and Power
    Tools.

i.  Identify and interpret Subpart P of 29 CFR 1926.650 Excavations.

j.  Identify and interpret Subpart X of 29 CFR 1926.1050 Stairways and
    Ladders.

> 2\. Recognize characteristics of a disaster site and responsibility as
> a disaster site worker.

a.  State the primary theme of this course and utilize the "Personal
    Theme Worksheet."

b.  Give examples of how disaster sites differ from normal construction
    or demolition sites.

c.  Discuss their responsibility for making choices and decisions that
    enhance their own safety and health and that of others at a disaster
    site.

> 3*.* Outline general principles and logistics associated with the fire
> service Incident Command System (ICS).

a.  Where to report at an incident scene.

b.  Who they should report to.

c.  What their responsibilities are.

> 4\. Recognize disaster site safety hazards.

a.  Identify safety hazards that may be present at a disaster site.

b.  Describe safety hazards of:

-   Unstable structures

-   Confined/enclosed spaces

-   Below-grade spaces and voids

-   Flammable/combustibles/compressed gases

-   Severed utilities

-   Sources of electricity

-   Working around mechanized/motorized equipment

-   Traffic

-   Slips and falls

c.  Discuss their responsibility for making choices and decisions that
    enhance their own safety and that of others at a disaster site.

> 5\. Recognize disaster site health hazards.
>
> a\. Explain the importance of route of entry for health hazards.
>
> b\. Describe the difference between acute and chronic hazards and the
> significance for disaster site workers.
>
> c\. Identify health hazards that may be present at a disaster site.

d.  Describe the hazards of:

-   Atmospheric hazards from chemical releases and fires

-   Hot work

-   Dusts

-   Blood borne pathogens

-   Miscellaneous chemicals

-   Noise

-   Heat and cold stress

e.  Describe air monitoring methods and limitations.

> 6*.* Recognize CBRNE agents and symptoms.

a.  Lists the types of agents included in the acronym CBRNE.

b.  Explain the need for additional training for CBRNE events.

c.  List symptoms of exposure to selected CBRNE agents.

d.  Explain the significance if secondary devices.

> 7*.* Recognize symptoms of traumatic incident stress that are
> initiated by traumatic events.

a.  Explain how disaster sites can be sources of traumatic incident
    stress for workers.

b.  Give examples of physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral
    symptoms of traumatic incident stress.

c.  Describe the key components of traumatic incident stress management.

d.  Identify stress management techniques for workers at disaster sites.

> 8\. Recognize and demonstrate proper use of respiratory protection
> equipment.

a.  Explain the importance of wearing respiratory protection.

b.  Give examples of common disaster-site respiratory hazards.

c.  Recognize respiratory protective equipment.

d.  List the limitations of air purifying respirators.

e.  Explain how to clean and store an air purifying respirator.

f.  Demonstrate proper use of respirators by correctly:

-   Inspecting and appropriate air purifying respirator

-   Donning the respirator

-   Performing a user seal check

-   Doffing the respirator

> 9*.* Recognize proper use of other personal protection equipment.

a.  List factors to consider in selecting protective clothing.

b.  Explain why no one type of protective clothing or equipment is
    appropriate for every situation.

c.  Describe components of protective clothing that may be used in
    Levels C and D.

d.  Give examples of different types of protective equipment available,
    and what hazards each protects against for:

-   Head

-   Eyes and face

-   Hand

-   Feet

e.  Discuss the relationship between contamination zones and the levels
    or types of PPE required.

> 10\. Cite reasons and methods of decontamination.

a.  Identify the reasons for decontamination.

b.  Explain the importance of decontaminating at the worksite.

c.  List types of decontamination (personnel, tools, heavy equipment,
    and work areas).

d.  Explain where decontamination occurs in the contamination zone
    scheme.

e.  Describe methods of decontamination (personal hygiene and clothes
    washing, staged decontamination).

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VI. **INSTRUCTOR'S EXPECTION OF STUDENTS IN CLASS**

> Each student is expected to attend every class session. Each student
> is expected to read the textbook as assigned, turn in projects as
> assigned and participate in testing procedures.

VII. **TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS**

> Disaster Site Worker Student Book
>
> Code of Federal Regulations CFR29 Part 1926

**VIII. REFERENCES**

> 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Standards for Construction Safety

IX. **METHODS OF INSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION**

> Each topic is introduced through selected reading from text, and
> lecture with demonstration. Both class directed and open discussions
> will be used to complement the course. The final grade will be based
> upon a mid- term exam, a final exam, an exercise, term along a with
> term paper and a formal presentation designed to test students'
> overall knowledge and comprehension of course content.
>
> NOTE\*\* [Paper]{.underline} will be a minimum of 10 pages with 12
> font, double spaced about a Natural or Terrorist event.
>
> [Presentation]{.underline} will be made using any of the following and
> at least 10 minutes long:
>
> Power point
>
> Graphs/charts
>
> Student handouts
>
> Film clips
>
> Topic approval will be required by the instructor for both the
> presentation and paper.
>
> Term Paper 100 point
>
> Presentation 100 points
>
> Midterm 100 point
>
> Final/Exercise 100 point
>
> Grade Scale

90-100% = A

> 80-89% = B
>
> 70-79% = C

60-69% = D

\<59 = F

X.  **ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS**

> Students are required to attend all classes. Emergencies must be
> reported to the instructor and will be handled on a case-by-case
> basis. Attendance will be taken at every class session. **Students
> must be present for all class sessions to receive OSHA card**.
>
> If a class is missed for other than an emergency you may not receive
> OSHA card, but may pass the course. If a class must be missed, work
> will be turned in the next class date. Tests must be completed on the
> assigned dates, emergencies accepted.
>
> Please remember that if for any reason you need to drop the class, you
> are responsible for going through the proper channels to withdraw. The
> instructor cannot drop you from a class. If you plan on dropping the
> class, you must drop through the before the last five days of the
> course.

XI. **COURSE OUTLINE**

> **NOTE: EACH CLASS PERIOD IS 3 HOURS**
>
> **[Week 1]{.underline}**
>
> **Day 1**
>
> Introductions to OSHA, Pretest, and The use of CFR 29 part 1926, The
> OSHA act, General duty clause,

**Day 2**

> Recording keeping
>
> Excavation Subpart P
>
> **[Week 2]{.underline}**
>
> **Day 1**
>
> Electrical Subpart K
>
> Personal protective and lifesaving equipment **SUBPART (E)**

**Day 2**

> Tools Subpart I
>
> Stairways and Ladders Subpart X
>
> Fall Protection Subpart M
>
> **[Week 3]{.underline}**
>
> **Day 1**
>
> Disaster Site Worker Introduction/Overview

**Day 2**

> Incident Command

**[Week 4]{.underline}**

**Day 1**

> Disaster Site Safety Hazards

**Day 2**

> Disaster Site Worker Health Hazards
>
> Mid-term
>
> **[Week 5]{.underline}**
>
> **Day 1**
>
> Disaster Site Worker CBRNE Agents
>
> Mid-term
>
> **Day 2**
>
> Disaster Site Worker Traumatic Incident Stress Awareness
>
> **[Week 6]{.underline}**

**Day 1**

Disaster Site Worker Respiratory Protection

**Day 2**

Disaster Site Worker Personal Protective Equipment

> **[Week 7]{.underline}**
>
> **Day 1**
>
> Disaster Site Worker Decontamination
>
> **Day 2**
>
> Presentation Due
>
> **[Week 8]{.underline}**
>
> **Day 1**
>
> Continue Presentations
>
> Final Exam
>
> **Day 2**
>
> Final Exercise
>
> Critiques
>
> 11/10/04
>
> SYLLABUS ADDENDUM

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# ADDENDUM TO SECTION III

##### Course Transferability to Regent Universities

**Disaster Site Worker** at Barton is equivalent to: Course is not
designed as a transfer course.

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  INSTITUTION       EQUIVALENT COURSE(s) ^a^    SOURCE(s) OF INFORMATION
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  Emporia State                                 
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  Fort Hays State                               
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  Kansas State                                  
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  Pittsburg State                               
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  University of                                 
  Kansas                                        

  Wichita State                                 
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^a^ Highlighted (**boldface** font) courses may be used at the
institution to fulfill general education requirements.

^b^ Include both the name (location) and date of the source of
information.