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SAFETY MANAGEMENT (SAFM)Courses A bachelor of Science degree program that places an emphasis on developing career opportunities in the management of safety systems in an industrial or business setting. The 54 semester hour major-minor program is designed to familiarize the student with state and federal regulations concerning occupational safety and health in the workplace. In addition, students will experience management of aspects of occupational safety and health compliance such as proper signage, incident reporting, emergency planning, hazard identification and control, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene. The required minor from the Department of Industry is chosen by the student with approval of an advisor. Environmental Management as a minor is highly recommended. An internship is available for those who qualify that offers on-the-job training.
Safety Management
CORE: MGMT 3183, Principles of Management 3 hours IOM 3503, Leadership 3 hours SAFM 3403, Safety Administration and Programs 3 hours SAFM 3413, Applied Safety Engineering 3 hours SAFM 3423, Industrial Hygiene 3 hours SAFM 4453, Process Safety Management 3 hours SAFM 4413, Machine and Materials Safety 3 hours SAFM 4423, Industrial Hygiene Management 3 hours SAFM 4433, Ergonomics 3 hours IOM 4033, Senior Seminar 3 hours Select minimum 6 hours from below to complete major Safety Management:
SAFM 3083, Fire Protection Management Industrial Operations Management:
IOM 3523, Computers and Supervisors Environmental Management:
ENVM 3023, Intro. to Environmental Mgmt. Engineering Design Technlogy:
IOM 3203, CAD Systems Operations Note: Math 1613 - Plane Trigonometry is required. *Minor is determined by consultation with a faculty advisor and/or department Chair. Minors in Electronics, Engineering Design, and Manufacturing Systems require MATH 1613, Plane Trigonometry. In addition to the above requirements an Industrial Internsip (IOM 4693 or IOM 4696) is highly recommended for individuals who qualify. These hours will count as free electives.
MINOR: SAFETY MANAGEMENT ENGLISH PROFICIENCY All candidates for a degree must meet Components I and II of English proficiency requirements prior to completion of 60 credit hours and full English proficiency by graduation. UPPER DIVISION CREDIT. Total hours must include at least 40 hours of credit in courses numbered 3000 and above. LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES. At least 55 semester credit hours are required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
NOTE: # following course titles indicates a Liberal Arts and Sciences Course.
Courses: 3083 Fire Protection Management 3 hours A study of fire protection systems, topics to include but not restricted to management of fire protection resources and physical, chemical, and electrical hazards in the industrial plant. Other areas of fire protection may be included.
3403 Safety Administration and Programs 3 hours This course covers the Regulatory Compliance components required for an Industrial Operation. Topics include crsis management, hazardous communication, employee assistance programs, worker's compensation, recordkeeping, accident investigation, training requirements, and incentive programs. 3413 Applied Safety Engineering 3 hours Covers technical information vital to the safety and health professional. Topics include design, construction and maintenance of industrial facilities, handling of materials and storage and industrial machinery. 3423 Industrial Hygiene 3 hours Presents principles and practices of environmental hazard recognition, assessment and control of hazards, industrial hygiene programs and government regulations and compliance. 4413 Machine and Materials Safety 3 hours A continuation of Applied Safety Engineering. Topics include industrial machinery, processing of industrial materials, energy source safety and management, and fire protection. Prerequisite: SAFM 3413. 4423 Industrial Hygiene Management 3 hours A continuation of Safety Systems Management. Topics include case studies and resultant problems, how to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards, presents start-up plans and operation of successful industrial hygiene programs. Prerequisite: SAFM 3423. 4433 Ergonomics 3 hours A study of the equipment and training variables influencing the human-machine systems and design concepts to achieve optimum adjustment of people to the work environment. 4443 Life Safety and Building Codes 3 hours A survey of regulations and standards pertaining to the Engineering and design of Life Safety systems and Codes that apply to industrial facilities construction and design. Other pertinent topics may be included. 4453 Process Safety Management 3 hours A study of management practices and governmental regulations associated with highly hazardous chemicals. Topics include components of 29CFR1910.119, hazard analysis techniques, auditing and written programs. The twelve technical elements of process safety management are also covered.
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