Topics stressed include equal employment opportunity, employee benefits, compensation, unionization and sexual harassment. The practice of industrial hygiene including the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards is studied. Emphasis has been placed upon evaluating the extent of exposure to harmful chemical and physical agents. Information is provided on the various types of air sampling instruments. This course covers the most common hazards in the workplace, the effects of these hazards, and management and engineering techniques to prevent injury.
Emphasis is placed on basic computational exercises in safety and health.
Topics include engineering and safety, hazard controls, and the use of computers in the safety profession. Safety and Accident Prevention A thorough understanding of safety and accident issues facing occupational safety and health professionals. Accident prevention, regulations, health care and worker' compensation costs, professional ethics, and workplace hazards are also covered. Writing a policy statement and components of an EMS are also covered. Research Methods Provides the graduate level student with experience in how to conduct research using scientific methods.