Offering career preparation in
occupational safety and health; safety compliance positions with federal, state
and local agencies; safety management; loss control specialists; industrial
hygiene; and environmental operations.
CAREER OUTLOOK
The job outlook for college graduates in occupational safety and health is
extremely good, and starting salaries are competitive with those of other
fields.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
The curriculum in Occupational Safety and Health at MSU provides a broad-based
educational background designed to prepare individuals for entry-level and
advanced work in the field. Practicing safety professionals today must draw
upon specialized knowledge in both the physical and social sciences. In
performing their job functions, they will apply the principles of measurement
and analysis to evaluate safety performance. They must have fundamental
knowledge of statistics, mathematics, physics, and chemistry, as well as the
fundamentals of the engineering disciplines.
Safety practitioners will utilize knowledge in the fields of behavior,
motivation, and communication. Knowledge of management principles, as well as
the theory of business and government organization, is also necessary.
It is essential for the practicing safety professional to acquire a unique and
diversified type of education and training in order to meet the challenges of
the future. The population explosion, energy crisis, advancing technology,
problems of urban areas, future transportation systems, as well as the
increasing complexities of everyday's life, will generate many problems and
hazards.
The Department of Occupational Safety and Health at Murray State University
provides curriculum options designed to meet the aforementioned requirements.
These options include:
Master of Science (30 semester
hours)
Safety Management
Industrial Hygiene
Environmental Health and Safety
Bachelor of Science (128-129
semester hours)
Occupational Safety and Health
Environmental Health and Safety
Technical Minor (22 semester
hours)
FACILITIES
The Department of Occupational Safety and Health is located in the Martha Layne
Collins Center for Industry and Technology, completed in 1991. Facilities
include specialized labs for study in industrial hygiene and physical agents,
physical hazards and product safety, ergonomics and work hardening, emergency
medical training, hazardous
materials, and fire safety. In addition, students have the opportunity to work
in various environmental labs, as well as the general computer and
computer-aided design (CAD) labs.
All students participate in field work while serving as interns, and many avail
themselves of the opportunity to study and work in our exchange program with
the University of Tampere in Finland.
DEPARTMENT
OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
CURRICULUM OPTIONS
CHAIR: David G. Kraemer, Ph.D.
FACULTY: Atieh, Begley, Byrd, Fender,
Keller, Kraemer, Mason, Nichols, Wortham
The Department of Occupational Safety and health provides related curriculum
offerings at the baccalaureate level. Service courses are offered for
individuals majoring in other fields such as business, science, health,
psychology, education, and engineering technology. The department also offers a
technical minor and a Master of Science
degree. The degree programs are designed to provide the technical and
professional knowledge required by individuals pursuing professional careers in
accident prevention, loss-control management and supervision, inspection and
control of occupational hazards, industrial hygiene, or environmental health
and safety. Program options in the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
degrees in occupational safety and health are accredited by the Applied Science
Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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AREA: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
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DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
CIP 15.0701
PROGRAM OPTIONS ACCREDITED BY
The Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM AND DEGREE OFFERED
Four Academic Years, [128-129 Credit Hours], B.Sc.
SAFETY OPTION OBJECTIVES
This option is designed to provide the technical and professional knowledge
required by individuals pursuing professional careers in accident prevention,
loss control management and supervision, inspection and control of occupational
hazards, and industrial hygiene.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OPTION
OBJECTIVES
This option is designed to provide the technical and professional knowledge
required by individuals pursuing professional careers in environmental issues
and affairs such as water quality, air quality and solid and hazardous waste
management.
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*** Must obtain signed written consent from advisor to substitute alternative courses.
**** Indicates courses that must have prior
approval by advisor.
TOTAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS..................................128-129
HOURS
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MINOR............................22 HOURS
OSH 101, 192, 287, 420, and 6 hours from OSH 310, 353, 452.
Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at MSU.
UNDER
GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
OSH
099 Freshman Orientation (1).
Meetings with advisors, department personnel, service areas, and campus field
trips comprise the main involvement. Availability of university resources is
stressed with emphasis on personal needs. Only one freshman orientation course
will count toward graduation.
OSH 101 Emergency Medical Training (7).
Designed to cover the overall role and responsibilities of the emergency
medical technician-Basic in performing both the emergency care and operational
aspects of his/her job. Also covers diagnosis and all emergency treatment
procedures short of those rendered by physicians. Successful completion of all
required coursework and examinations will qualify the student to apply for
state and national registry certification.
OSH 192 Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (3).
An overview of accident-prevention and loss-control methods, procedures, and
programs in industrial establishments; Includes such areas as application of
codes and standards, common safety and health-related issues, safety
engineering and management principles.
OSH 287 OSHA Standards for General Industry and Construction (3).
A study of OSHA regulations for general industry and construction, comparing
parallel standards in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926. The course will cover topics
addressed in the 10-Hour OSHA Outreach courses. "Best practices"
related to mandatory standards will also be discussed. Students will learn how
to create a coherent company safety manual that combines program management
topics, mandatory standards and general
good safety practices in a user-friendly format.
OSH 299 Professional Development Seminar I (1).
Seminar for OSH students focusing on the job search process, employment
opportunities, interviewing techniques and related problems. Introductory-level
course recommended for students preparing for their first internship, generally
in the sophomore or junior year.
Graded pass/fail.
OSH 301 Product Liability (3).
An examination of the problems and current practices in both industry and
government pertaining to the design, production, testing and economic
consideration of product hazards. Attention will be given to the impact of
design deficiencies on the public and the liability involved.
Prerequisites: ITD 120.
OSH 310 Fire and Emergency Preparedness Preplanning (3).
Analysis of the historical perspective of fire science and examination of the
various fields of study that make up the fire science curriculum. Fire control
through building construction, occupancy, occupancy hazard control, life-saving
tactics and knowledge. Control of flammable gases, solids, liquids, dusts,
chemicals and explosives. In addition, the course is designed to develop an
awareness and comprehension of the disasters known to modern man, including a
detailed description of their characteristics and physical destructive
potential, and to develop student awareness of all agency, public and
individual responsibilities prior to, during and after the occurrence
of any type of disaster.
Prerequisites: OSH 192 and CHE 105.
OSH 311 Hazardous Materials and Emergency Planning (3).
This course is designed to develop an awareness and comprehension of disaster
response programs, operations and responsibilities emphasizing the
transportation, storage and handling of hazardous materials.
Prerequisites: OSH 192 and CHE 105.
OSH 320 Environmental and Occupational Health Engineering Technology (3).
An environmental overview course that examines scientific causes and
engineering solutions to water and air pollution problems. Focus is on adverse
effects, generation sources, scientific principles, and
EPA engineering control strategies. Solid and hazardous waste disposal methods
are also covered.
Prerequisites: OSH 192, BIO 101 and CHE 105.
OSH 353 Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace (3).
A course examining the occurrence and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders
(MSDs) in the workplace. Emphasis is on recognizing and identifying MSD signs
and symptoms, contributing risk factors, control methods, training and
prevention program development and implementation, and management issues.
Prerequisites: OSH 192.
OSH 371 Professional Internship II (3).
Work experience or training in industry. Evaluation of experience made by
department. Graded pass/fail.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
OSH 384 Construction Safety (3).
Course will include management techniques necessary to address the unique needs
of the construction workplace as contrasted to general industry, as well as a
study of applicable standards and methods of recognition, avoidance and
prevention of potential hazards. This course builds on OSH 287. It is assumed
that the student has a good grasp of the general industry standards.
Prerequisites: OSH 287 or consent of instructor.
OSH 420 Industrial Hygiene I (3).
An introduction to the field of industrial hygiene, including the chemical,
physical, and biological agents which affect the health and safety of
employees; the application of control measures for the various agents; study of
threshold limit values and occupational health toxicology.
Prerequisites: CHE 105 and 210/215, MAT 230, and PHY 125.
OSH 425 Physical Agents (3).
The study of physical agents including noise, radiation (ionizing and
non-ionizing forms), abnormal atmospheric pressure, and heat and cold stresses
in the workplace. Emphasis is given to properties, health effects,
measurements, and engineering controls recommended and practiced by OSHA.
Prerequisites: OSH 420.
OSH 445 Fundamentals of Loss Control (3).
An analysis of actual or potential exposures to hazards and their resultant
losses posed by agents, energy forms, forces, and substances in the workplace;
measuring the loss exposures created by those hazards; and managing the
appropriate counter measures to compensate for perils presented by those
losses.
Prerequisites: OSH 192, 287 353, and 420.
OSH 450 Practical Application Lab. (2).
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the various
instruments that are utilized in Occupational Safety and Health (Industrial
Hygiene, Ergonomics and Environmental Sciences) and give them the chance to
fully understand the way these instruments are calibrated and applied as well
as their advantages and disadvantages. This course is intended for students in
their junior or senior year.
Prerequisites: OSH 320, OSH 420, OSH 425, and/or Instructor's approval.
Field experience is required.
OSH 452 Systems Approach to Hazard Control (3).
This course is designed to identify the broad spectrum of actual and potential
hazards such as biological, mechanical and human factors, involving product
safety, system development, and the workplace and to apply a systems approach
to their solution. Includes such areas as product and preliminary hazard
analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, and fault tree analysis.
Prerequisites: OSH 192.
OSH 453 Human Factors in Safety Engineering (3).
An analysis of the man-machine relationship and the biological, physiological
and psychological factors that contribute to accident causation; examination of
theoretical and applied research findings.
Prerequisites: OSH 192 and PSY 180.
OSH 488 Cooperative Education (3).
A meaningful, planned and evaluated work experience related to the career and
educational objectives of the student for which he/she may receive both
academic credit and financial remuneration. Course may be repeated for a
maximum of six credits. Graded pass/fail.
Prerequisites: permission of chairman.
OSH 489 Cooperative Education (3).
Continuation of 488. Graded pass/fail.
Prerequisites: permission of chairman.
OSH 499 Professional Development Seminar II (1).
Seminar for students in Occupational Safety and Health, focusing on the
transition to the world of work and related problems.
Recommended for students in the senior. Graded pass/fail.
Prerequisites: OSH 299.
CSC 199 Introduction
to Information Technology *
ENG 324 Technical
Writing
ITD 120 Processes
and Materials
OSH 099 Freshman
Orientation
OSH 192 Introduction
to Occupational Safety and Health
OSH 287 OSHA
Standards for General Industry and Construction
OSH 299 Professional
Development Seminar I
OSH 310 Fire
and Emergency Preparedness Preplanning
OSH 311 Hazardous
Materials and Emergency Planning
OSH 320 Environmental
and Occupational Health Engineering Tech
OSH 353 Prevention
of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace
OSH 420 Industrial
Hygiene I
OSH 425 Physical
Agents
OSH 450 Practical
Application Laboratory
OSH 452 Systems
Approach to Hazard Control
OSH 488 Cooperative
Education/Internship
OSH 550 Safety
and Health Program Management and Training
OSH 591 Engineering
and Technical Aspects of Safety
PSY 300 Principles
and Methods of Statistical Analysis ** OR
MAT 135 Introduction
to Probability and Statistics **
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