MCCCD Program Description

Safety Management and Environmental Regulations and Systems

Course: OSH219

First Term: 2010 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Environmental regulations, legal requirements, and responsibilities of safety management. Prevention and management of environmental risks and solving environmental issues.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Evaluate economic risks presented by environmental legislation and regulations in the United States. (I, V) 2. Manage and interpret safety and environmental assessments required by the Environmental Protection Agency. (II, III) 3. Manage and evaluate safety and environmental resources. (II, III, IV, V) 4. Analyze abatement methods for environmental issues of pollution and hazardous waste. (III, IV, V) 5. Interpret and implement requirements for Indoor air quality affecting safety and health. (V) 6. Evaluate public health risks and related safety and environmental issues. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Environmental Laws and Regulations A. Environmental Protection Agency B. Regulations and Laws C. Enforcement D. Case Studies II. Environmental Issues A. Physical Chemical Properties B. Toxicology C. Pollution Types D. Global Warming III. Environmental Audits and Site Assessments A. Standards and Practices International Organization for Standardization - ISO 1400 B. Environmental Audit and Legal Issues C. Site Assessment Process IV. Environmental Exposures A. Hazardous Waste B. Air Pollution C. Water Pollution D. Prevention, Treatment, and Technologies V. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) A. Building Design Characteristics B. Identifying IAQ Issues C. Mold and Asbestos D. Monitoring and Measuring VI. Public Health A. Epidemiology B. Cancer Clusters C. Lead Exposures D. Other Public Exposures E. Risk Assessment and Corrective Action

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/22/2010

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