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Please see instructions on Unit lll assignment for mentoring purposeUnit III ScholarlyActivity
Hazard Analysis
Your boss has asked you to investigate these operations and tasks that he feels have a significant potential for injury in the
manufacturing plant: 1. Operating electric forklifts in narrow aisles. 2. Repairing the hydraulic system on the gas-powered forklift. 3. Operating the large sheet metal shear.
For each of the three tasks, do the following: Identify a minimum of two (or three) hazards of the operation and the injuries that could result from exposure to them.
Determine the control measures that would eliminate the identified hazards or reduce the risk (severity and/or probability)
of injury. Be sure to consider all levels in the hierarchy of controls.
Analyze the effectiveness of each control measure by assessing the risks before and after the control is implemented.
Provide your recommendations for which control measures should be implemented and why you chose them.
Discuss historical aspects of occupational safety and health (OSH), and relate them to this situation.
Your submission must be a minimum of two pages, not including title and reference pages, and follow APA guidelines. All
sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying
citations.
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OSH 3301, Fundamentals of
Occupational Safety and Health
Course Syllabus
Course Description
Provides an overview of key issues and practices related to the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession. Examines
the legal aspects of OSH in the United States, the origin and application of OSH-related consensus standards, hazard
identification and control, and tools necessary for successful management of OSH-related efforts.
Course Textbook(s)
Goetsch, D. L. (2019). The basics of occupational safety (3rd ed.). Pearson.
https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780134701776
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Discuss historical aspects of occupational safety and health (OSH).
2. Examine the regulatory framework of occupational safety and health (OSH).
3. Describe standards that are related to occupational safety and health (OSH).
4. Explain the integration of key processes necessary for the control of occupational injuries and illnesses.
5. Recommend strategies for the control of common workplace hazards.
6. Apply hazard assessment tools as they relate to industrial hazards.
7. Apply management tools for successful decision-making for endeavors related to occupational safety and health
(OSH).
8. Discuss the complex environment in which the occupational safety and health (OSH) professional works.
Prerequisite(s)
OSH 2301 – Introduction to Workplace Safety or equivalent
Credits
Upon completion of this course, the students will earn 3.00 hours of college credit.
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Unit Assignments
Unit III Scholarly Activity
Hazard Analysis
Your boss has asked you to investigate these operations and tasks that he feels have a significant potential for injury in the
manufacturing plant:
1. Operating electric forklifts in narrow aisles.
2. Repairing the hydraulic system on the gas-powered forklift.
3. Operating the large sheet metal shear.
For each of the three tasks, do the following:
Identify a minimum of two (or three) hazards of the operation and the injuries that could result from exposure to them.
Determine the control measures that would eliminate the identified hazards or reduce the risk (severity and/or probability)
of injury. Be sure to consider all levels in the hierarchy of controls.
Analyze the effectiveness of each control measure by assessing the risks before and after the control is implemented.
Provide your recommendations for which control measures should be implemented and why you chose them.
Discuss historical aspects of occupational safety and health (OSH), and relate them to this situation.
Your submission must be a minimum of two pages, not including title and reference pages, and follow APA guidelines. All
sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying
citations.
Unit IV Journal
Reflect on how, as a safety professional, you would respond to the overlap in Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) standards and state or local building, electrical, and life safety regulations. In your opinion, what might be the most
significant challenges?
Your journal entry must be at least 400 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit VII Assignment
This assignment is in three parts. All three parts must be completed.
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Part 1
Your boss has asked you to review the accident information for the CSU Widget Factory. He sent you the OSHA Forms 300
and 300A.
Using the provided CSU Widget Factory OSHA 300A log, calculate the total recordable incidence rate (TRIR); the days
away, restricted, or transferred (DART) rate; the lost workday injury and illness rate (LWDII); and the severity rate (SR). Be
sure to show your calculations in a Word document.
Part 2
Your boss wants more information on one of the accidents listed on the CSU Widget Factory OSHA 300 log. He has sent
you the OSHA Form 301, Injury and Illness Incident Report, for the accident involving William Smith. Mr. Smith’s supervisor
filled out the form, but it only includes basic information. To prepare to conduct a more thorough investigation, do the
following:
Develop a list of five questions to ask Mr. Smith’s supervisor about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Explain
the importance of each question you create.
Select two theories of accident causation, and explain how you would use them to help in the accident investigation.
Part 3
As the new Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) manager for the CSU Widget Factory, you recently completed a study of
the injuries entered on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 300 form over the past 12 months. Your
findings revealed the following:
Eight employees were treated for various levels of heat strain during the summer months. Six were working indoors in
the warehouse, and two were working outdoors doing grounds maintenance. All were first aid injuries.
There were six forklift accidents that resulted in injuries:
Three dropped loads struck nearby workers. All received first aid.
One forklift flipped over going around a corner, ejecting the operator. The operator lost 10 days of work and was on
restricted duty for 30 days.
Two employees working in the warehouse aisles were struck by forklifts. Both were medical treatment injuries.
Five electrical shocks were reported in the machine shop. All occurred during routine equipment maintenance. All were
medical treatment injuries, but none resulted in days away from work.
There were nine eye injuries in the machine shop. Five were foreign particles in the eye, and four were machine oil
splashes. All were reported as first aid injuries.
Six employees in the plating shop were treated for inhalation of solvent vapors. Two resulted in lost workdays, and the
others were medical treatment injuries.
To reduce workplace injuries, select two program areas from the analysis above that should receive immediate attention.
Select two OSH programs from the following: Heat Stress, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Material Handling and Storage,
Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout / Tagout), Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection Program.
Complete the following:
1. Discuss why the specific OSH program area was selected.
2. Explain how you would identify and assess the hazards related to this program area.
3. Discuss some possible hazard control measures that could be used to reduce risk.
4. Identify training requirements for the program area.
5. Propose methods for ensuring employees comply with safety procedures.
You may use headings in your assignment to separate the three parts. Your submission must be in APA Style and at least
four pages in length, not counting title and reference pages. At least two reference sources must be used to support your
discussion. One of the references can be the course textbook. Additional references should be articles from professional
journals, recognized safety organizations, or other OSH textbooks.
Unit VIII Journal
Part 1: Most people have experienced a time at work when they were made to feel uncomfortable in some way. Looking
back at an experience like this that you have had and taking what you have learned from this course, how might you have
approached or reacted to the situation differently? Do you feel you are now more equipped to mitigate or respond to a similar
situation if it were to present itself again? Why, or why not?
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Part 2: Discuss the complex environment in which the occupational safety and health (OSH) professional works.
Your journal entry must be at least 400 words. No references or citations are necessary.
APA Guidelines
The application of the APA writing style shall be practical, functional, and appropriate to each academic level, with the
primary purpose being the documentation (citation) of sources. CSU requires that students use APA style for certain papers
and projects. Students should always carefully read and follow assignment directions and review the associated grading
rubric when available. The CSU Citation Guide includes examples and sample papers and provides information on how to
contact the CSU Writing Center.
Grading Rubrics
This course utilizes analytic grading rubrics as tools for your professor in assigning grades for all learning activities. Each
rubric serves as a guide that communicates the expectations of the learning activity and describes the criteria for each level
of achievement. In addition, a rubric is a reference tool that lists evaluation criteria and can help you organize your efforts to
meet the requirements of that learning activity. It is imperative for you to familiarize yourself with these rubrics because
these are the primary tools your professor uses for assessing learning activities.
Rubric categories include (1) Discussion Board, (2) Assessment (Written Response), and (3) Assignment. However, it is
possible that not all of the listed rubric types will be used in a single course (e.g., some courses may not have
Assessments).
The Assessment (Written Response) rubric can be found embedded in a link within the directions for each Unit
Assessment. However, these rubrics will only be used when written-response questions appear within the Assessment.
Each Assignment type (e.g., article critique, case study, research paper) will have its own rubric. The Assignment rubrics
are built into Blackboard, allowing students to review them prior to beginning the Assignment and again once the
Assignment has been scored. This rubric can be accessed via the Assignment link located within the unit where it is to be
submitted. Students may also access the rubric through the course menu by selecting “Tools” and then “My Grades.”
Again, it is vitally important for you to become familiar with these rubrics because their application to your
Discussion Boards, Assessments, and Assignments is the method by which your instructor assigns all grades.
Schedule/Grading
The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you
will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted.
Unit I
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
Read/View:
Unit I Study Guide
Chapter 1: Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now
Chapter 5: The OSH Act, Standards, and Liability, pp. 82-125
Discuss:
Unit I Discussion Board
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Unit II
Temperature and Pressure Hazards; Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
Read/View:
Unit II Study Guide
Chapter 12: Hazards of Temperature Extremes
Chapter 13: Pressure Hazards
Submit:
Unit II Live Lecture
Unit III
Identifying and Controlling Common Workplace Hazards
Read/View:
Unit III Study Guide
Chapter 10: Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding
Chapter 11: Falling, Impact, Acceleration, and Vision Hazards with Appropriate PPE
Reading Assignments (3 articles): See Study Guide
Submit:
Unit III Scholarly Activity
Unit IV
Electricity, Fire, and Life Safety
Read/View:
Unit IV Study Guide
Chapter 14: Electrical Hazards
Chapter 15: Fire Hazards and Life Safety
Submit:
Unit IV Journal
Unit V
Industrial Hygiene, Confined Spaces, Noise, and Vibration
Read/View:
Unit V Study Guide
Chapter 16: Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces
Chapter 18: Noise and Vibration Hazards
Discuss:
Unit V Discussion Board
Unit VI
Ergonomic Hazards
Read/View:
Unit VI Study Guide
Chapter 8: Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDS) and Cumulative Trauma
Disorders (CTDS)
Submit:
Unit VI Live Lecture
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Unit VII
Accidents: Causation, Effects, Investigation, and Reporting
Read/View:
Unit VII Study Guide
Chapter 2: Accidents and Their Effects
Chapter 3: Theories of Accident Causation
Chapter 7: Accident Investigation and Reporting
Submit:
Unit VII Assignment
Unit VIII
Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence, and Terrorism
Read/View:
Unit VIII Study Guide
Chapter 17: Violence in the Workplace
Chapter 19: Preparing for Emergencies, Disasters, and Terrorism
Submit:
Unit VIII Journal
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OSH 3301, Fundamentals of
Occupational Safety and Health
Course Syllabus
Course Description
Provides an overview of key issues and practices related to the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession. Examines
the legal aspects of OSH in the United States, the origin and application of OSH-related consensus standards, hazard
identification and control, and tools necessary for successful management of OSH-related efforts.
Course Textbook(s)
Goetsch, D. L. (2019). The basics of occupational safety (3rd ed.). Pearson.
https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780134701776
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Discuss historical aspects of occupational safety and health (OSH).
2. Examine the regulatory framework of occupational safety and health (OSH).
3. Describe standards that are related to occupational safety and health (OSH).
4. Explain the integration of key processes necessary for the control of occupational injuries and illnesses.
5. Recommend strategies for the control of common workplace hazards.
6. Apply hazard assessment tools as they relate to industrial hazards.
7. Apply management tools for successful decision-making for endeavors related to occupational safety and health
(OSH).
8. Discuss the complex environment in which the occupational safety and health (OSH) professional works.
Prerequisite(s)
OSH 2301 – Introduction to Workplace Safety or equivalent
Credits
Upon completion of this course, the students will earn 3.00 hours of college credit.
CSU Online Library
OSH 3301, Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health
1
The CSU Library contains resources chosen to support the programs of study at Columbia Southern University. Library
resources can be accessed at any time through the library website. You may be prompted to log in with your CSU account
information to access library content. The library includes databases, journals, e-books, and research guides, which are
always accessible through the library webpage.
The CSU Library is staffed by professional librarians ready to help during each step of the research process. The three main
avenues of library support are chat, email [email protected], and phone (1.877.268.8046). Chat is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Email and phone assistance are available Central Standard Time (CST)
Monday – Thursday from 8 AM to 7 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM. Students can also request a virtual research
appointment. Live orientation sessions are held every Friday at 2 PM CST and can be requested on-demand. Live
instructional webinars are offered monthly on a variety of research topics. Our current webinar schedule is available so you
can plan to attend a future session.
LibGuides
Think of a LibGuide (a Library Guide) as a mini-website to help you with your assignments. It has relevant information such
as databases, e-books, and websites specific to your courses. If you have any questions, please reach out to your friendly
library staff.
Click here for the LibGuide for this course.
Unit Assignments
Unit III Scholarly Activity
Hazard Analysis
Your boss has asked you to investigate these operations and tasks that he feels have a significant potential for injury in the
manufacturing plant:
1. Operating electric forklifts in narrow aisles.
2. Repairing the hydraulic system on the gas-powered forklift.
3. Operating the large sheet metal shear.
For each of the three tasks, do the following:
Identify a minimum of two (or three) hazards of the operation and the injuries that could result from exposure to them.
Determine the control measures that would eliminate the identified hazards or reduce the risk (severity and/or probability)
of injury. Be sure to consider all levels in the hierarchy of controls.
Analyze the effectiveness of each control measure by assessing the risks before and after the control is implemented.
Provide your recommendations for which control measures should be implemented and why you chose them.
Discuss historical aspects of occupational safety and health (OSH), and relate them to this situation.
Your submission must be a minimum of two pages, not including title and reference pages, and follow APA guidelines. All
sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying
citations.
Unit IV Journal
Reflect on how, as a safety professional, you would respond to the overlap in Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) standards and state or local building, electrical, and life safety regulations. In your opinion, what might be the most
significant challenges?
Your journal entry must be at least 400 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit VII Assignment
This assignment is in three parts. All three parts must be completed.
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Part 1
Your boss has asked you to review the accident information for the CSU Widget Factory. He sent you the OSHA Forms 300
and 300A.
Using the provided CSU Widget Factory OSHA 300A log, calculate the total recordable incidence rate (TRIR); the days
away, restricted, or transferred (DART) rate; the lost workday injury and illness rate (LWDII); and the severity rate (SR). Be
sure to show your calculations in a Word document.
Part 2
Your boss wants more information on one of the accidents listed on the CSU Widget Factory OSHA 300 log. He has sent
you the OSHA Form 301, Injury and Illness Incident Report, for the accident involving William Smith. Mr. Smith’s supervisor
filled out the form, but it only includes basic information. To prepare to conduct a more thorough investigation, do the
following:
Develop a list of five questions to ask Mr. Smith’s supervisor about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Explain
the importance of each question you create.
Select two theories of accident causation, and explain how you would use them to help in the accident investigation.
Part 3
As the new Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) manager for the CSU Widget Factory, you recently completed a study of
the injuries entered on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 300 form over the past 12 months. Your
findings revealed the following:
Eight employees were treated for various levels of heat strain during the summer months. Six were working indoors in
the warehouse, and two were working outdoors doing grounds maintenance. All were first aid injuries.
There were six forklift accidents that resulted in injuries:
Three dropped loads struck nearby workers. All received first aid.
One forklift flipped over going around a corner, ejecting the operator. The operator lost 10 days of work and was on
restricted duty for 30 days.
Two employees working in the warehouse aisles were struck by forklifts. Both were medical treatment injuries.
Five electrical shocks were reported in the machine shop. All occurred during routine equipment maintenance. All were
medical treatment injuries, but none resulted in days away from work.
There were nine eye injuries in the machine shop. Five were foreign particles in the eye, and four were machine oil
splashes. All were reported as first aid injuries.
Six employees in the plating shop were treated for inhalation of solvent vapors. Two resulted in lost workdays, and the
others were medical treatment injuries.
To reduce workplace injuries, select two program areas from the analysis above that should receive immediate attention.
Select two OSH programs from the following: Heat Stress, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Material Handling and Storage,
Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout / Tagout), Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection Program.
Complete the following:
1. Discuss why the specific OSH program area was selected.
2. Explain how you would identify and assess the hazards related to this program area.
3. Discuss some possible hazard control measures that could be used to reduce risk.
4. Identify training requirements for the program area.
5. Propose methods for ensuring employees comply with safety procedures.
You may use headings in your assignment to separate the three parts. Your submission must be in APA Style and at least
four pages in length, not counting title and reference pages. At least two reference sources must be used to support your
discussion. One of the references can be the course textbook. Additional references should be articles from professional
journals, recognized safety organizations, or other OSH textbooks.
Unit VIII Journal
Part 1: Most people have experienced a time at work when they were made to feel uncomfortable in some way. Looking
back at an experience like this that you have had and taking what you have learned from this course, how might you have
approached or reacted to the situation differently? Do you feel you are now more equipped to mitigate or respond to a similar
situation if it were to present itself again? Why, or why not?
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Part 2: Discuss the complex environment in which the occupational safety and health (OSH) professional works.
Your journal entry must be at least 400 words. No references or citations are necessary.
APA Guidelines
The application of the APA writing style shall be practical, functional, and appropriate to each academic level, with the
primary purpose being the documentation (citation) of sources. CSU requires that students use APA style for certain papers
and projects. Students should always carefully read and follow assignment directions and review the associated grading
rubric when available. The CSU Citation Guide includes examples and sample papers and provides information on how to
contact the CSU Writing Center.
Grading Rubrics
This course utilizes analytic grading rubrics as tools for your professor in assigning grades for all learning activities. Each
rubric serves as a guide that communicates the expectations of the learning activity and describes the criteria for each level
of achievement. In addition, a rubric is a reference tool that lists evaluation criteria and can help you organize your efforts to
meet the requirements of that learning activity. It is imperative for you to familiarize yourself with these rubrics because
these are the primary tools your professor uses for assessing learning activities.
Rubric categories include (1) Discussion Board, (2) Assessment (Written Response), and (3) Assignment. However, it is
possible that not all of the listed rubric types will be used in a single course (e.g., some courses may not have
Assessments).
The Assessment (Written Response) rubric can be found embedded in a link within the directions for each Unit
Assessment. However, these rubrics will only be used when written-response questions appear within the Assessment.
Each Assignment type (e.g., article critique, case study, research paper) will have its own rubric. The Assignment rubrics
are built into Blackboard, allowing students to review them prior to beginning the Assignment and again once the
Assignment has been scored. This rubric can be accessed via the Assignment link located within the unit where it is to be
submitted. Students may also access the rubric through the course menu by selecting “Tools” and then “My Grades.”
Again, it is vitally important for you to become familiar with these rubrics because their application to your
Discussion Boards, Assessments, and Assignments is the method by which your instructor assigns all grades.
Schedule/Grading
The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you
will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted.
Unit I
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
Read/View:
Unit I Study Guide
Chapter 1: Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now
Chapter 5: The OSH Act, Standards, and Liability, pp. 82-125
Discuss:
Unit I Discussion Board
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Unit II
Temperature and Pressure Hazards; Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
Read/View:
Unit II Study Guide
Chapter 12: Hazards of Temperature Extremes
Chapter 13: Pressure Hazards
Submit:
Unit II Live Lecture
Unit III
Identifying and Controlling Common Workplace Hazards
Read/View:
Unit III Study Guide
Chapter 10: Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding
Chapter 11: Falling, Impact, Acceleration, and Vision Hazards with Appropriate PPE
Reading Assignments (3 articles): See Study Guide
Submit:
Unit III Scholarly Activity
Unit IV
Electricity, Fire, and Life Safety
Read/View:
Unit IV Study Guide
Chapter 14: Electrical Hazards
Chapter 15: Fire Hazards and Life Safety
Submit:
Unit IV Journal
Unit V
Industrial Hygiene, Confined Spaces, Noise, and Vibration
Read/View:
Unit V Study Guide
Chapter 16: Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces
Chapter 18: Noise and Vibration Hazards
Discuss:
Unit V Discussion Board
Unit VI
Ergonomic Hazards
Read/View:
Unit VI Study Guide
Chapter 8: Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDS) and Cumulative Trauma
Disorders (CTDS)
Submit:
Unit VI Live Lecture
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Unit VII
Accidents: Causation, Effects, Investigation, and Reporting
Read/View:
Unit VII Study Guide
Chapter 2: Accidents and Their Effects
Chapter 3: Theories of Accident Causation
Chapter 7: Accident Investigation and Reporting
Submit:
Unit VII Assignment
Unit VIII
Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence, and Terrorism
Read/View:
Unit VIII Study Guide
Chapter 17: Violence in the Workplace
Chapter 19: Preparing for Emergencies, Disasters, and Terrorism
Submit:
Unit VIII Journal
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