Physical and chemical elements of the combustion process and how their interaction produces fire, are studied in this class. Both theoretical and practical control strategies, including building construction, fire detectors, alarms, and extinguishing systems, are considered. Special attention is given to industrial fire brigades, risk management, planning, and handling and storing flammable materials. STC 104 Safety Technology and Accident Prevention 3 cr. Principles, practices, and methods used to minimize work hazards associated with industrial employment are studied in this class.
Emphasis is placed on accident prevention, investigation, analysis, and reporting.
Among topics discussed are mechanical, chemical, electrical, environmental, and radiological hazards in the work place. STC 105 Construction Safety 3 cr. Students gain a fundamental awareness of OSHA's 29 CFR 1926 construction regulations and their implementation at job sites, and gain the basic construction safety and health knowledge needed to implement a construction safety and health program. STC 106 Industrial Hygiene 3 cr. Basic information necessary to answer questions about industrial hygiene that confront the safety professional is provided in this class.