MCCCD Program Description

Industrial Safety

Course: GTC106

First Term: 1999 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Safety, health management and accident prevention in industrial work environment. Role of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) act, materials handling, electrical safety, machine safety, first response to fire and medical emergencies, safety signs and color codes, recognition of safety and health hazards accident prevention, and management`s responsibilities

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the five functions of the plant safety and health manager. (I) 2. Describe the four concepts of hazard avoidance. (II) 3. Define the impact of federal regulations on safety and health concerns in the work place. (III) 4. Describe building and facility features, including floors and stairways, working surfaces, and structural egress paths, and the construction and maintenance of each from a safety and health standpoint. (IV) 5. Describe safe handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials. (V) 6. Identify, describe, and demonstrate the emergency first aid treatment for common emergencies, including: Choking, heart attack, electrical shock, burns, heat stroke and exhaustion, inhalation, amputation, bleeding, neck/head/back injuries and broken bones. (XV) 7. Describe and demonstrate the correct procedures for safe mechanical and manual handling of various materials in varing weights and shapes and describe the correct rack, bulk, or palletized storage procedures for these materials. (VII) 8. Describe the various steps required for machine and tool guarding, including: The point of operation, power transmission apparatus, saws, abrasive wheel machinery, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and powered and nonpowered hand tools. (VIII) 9. Recognize safety precautions for machine tool use. (IX) 10. Identify safety devices and procedures to follow that will reduce the possibility of an electrical accident. (X) 11. List ten observable conditions that could indicate the presence of health and safety hazards. (XI) 12. Describe the meaning, uses, and purpose of various safety colors and signs, including: Danger, caution, exit, electrical, noise, eye, moving vehicle, and radiation, biological, and chemical hazards. (XII) 13. List and discuss the points that should be included in a fire prevention plan. (XIII) 14. List the five generally accepted steps in accident prevention. (XIV) 15. Perform CPR and First Aid procedures. (XV)
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. Safety and Health Manager and the Development of its Function A. Role in corporate structure B. Responsibilities to company and workers C. Training D. Safety and health economics E. Accident cause analysis II. Concepts of Hazard Avoidance A. Enforcement approach B. Psychological approach C. Engineering approach D. Analytical approach III. Impact of Federal Regulations A. Standards (OSHAct, TOSCA, CPSC, ANSI, NFPA) B. Enforcement C. Future Trends IV. Buildings and Facilities A. Walking and working surfaces B. Egress paths C. Illumination D. Construction and maintenance requirements V. Hazardous Materials A. Flammable Liquids B. Gases C. Acids D. Solvents E. Safe handling and disposal methods VI. First Response to Emergencies A. Fire B. Chemical C. Medical D. Emergency evacuation procedures VII. Materials Handling and Storage (Non-hazardous) A. Human lifting B. Industrial trucks C. Material storage VIII. Machine Guarding A. General machine guarding B. Guarding the point of operation IX. General Machine and Hand Tool Safe Operating Procedures A. Floor mounted power machines B. Portable powered machines C. Hand tools X. Electrical Hazards A. Electrocution B. Fire C. Static XI. Recognition of Hazards A. Tours and pictures of work areas B. Hazards C. Corrective procedures XII. Safety Warning Signs and Colors A. Standard colors for warnings and cautions B. Standard sign shapes for warnings and cautions C. Procedures for double locking safety switches XIII. Fire Protection and Prevention A. Prevention B. Evaluation procedures C. Fire brigades D. Fire extinguishers XIV. Five Generally Accepted Accident Prevention Steps A. Collect data B. Analyze data C. Select remedy D. Apply remedy E. Monitor XV. Personal Protection and First Aid A. Hearing and eye protection B. Respiratory and head protection C. First Aid

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/22/1999

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