Safety and First Aid (SFA)

Safety and First Aid is a course designed to teach current strategies relative to designated emergency situations as put forth by the National Safety Council or American Red Cross. The National Safety Council or American Red Cross standardized course qualifies a student for certification in safety and first aid. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).

The basics of OSHA compliance in addition to covering the principles of industrial health and safety, environmental regulations, and industrial requirements with a focus on personal safety and health. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides instruction on construction safety topics, specifically focused on compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards for construction. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces the history of the safety movement under the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Provides entry level construction workers with information about their rights and employer responsibilities. Emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control, and appropriate use of PPE. Note: OSHA 30 certificate may be available upon successful completion of all required course topics for construction. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours).

Provides entry level construction workers with information about their rights and employer responsibilities. Emphasizes hazard identi¿cation, tool safety, and proper use of PPE. Includes completion of topics required for the OSHA Construction Safety 10-hour Certification. Lecture: 0.67 credits (10 contact hours).

Introduces the history of the safety movement under the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention. Covers selected topics and standards, for construction safety under OSHA. Note: OSHA 30 for Construction certificate may be available upon successful completion of all required course topics (must be within six months of completing SFA 1151 and coordinated with instructor). Pre or Corequisite(s): SFA 1151. Lecture: 1.33 credits (20 contact hours).