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).

Covers the basics of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance in addition to the principles of industrial health, safety, and environmental protection with a focus on governmental regulation and safe work practices. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides practical training in industrial safety. Provides instruction on how to observe general safety rules and regulations and how to apply worksite and shop safety rules and OSHA regulations. Note: Students are expected to obtain certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces the history of the industrial safety movement along with current standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Introduces safety engineering methods. 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 workers with information about their rights and employer responsibilities. Emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention. Note: OSHA certificate may be available upon successful completion of all required course topics. Lecture: 2 credits (30 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 practical training in industrial safety. Teaches students to observe general safety rules and regulations and how to apply worksite and shop safety rules and OSHA regulations. Lecture:1 credit (15 contact hours)

Provides practical training in industrial safety. Teaches students to observe general safety and health principles and how to apply worksite and shop safety rules and OSHA regulations, specifically as related to fire prevention and hazardous communication (HAZCOM) procedures. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours)

Provides practical training in industry safety. Expects students to obtain certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours)

Provides entry level workers with information about their rights and employer responsibilities. Emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, and control and prevention. Includes completion of topics required for the OSHA General Industry 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 general industry under OSHA. Note: OSHA 30 certificate may be available upon successful completion of all required course topics (must be within six months of completing SFA 1051 and coordinated with instructor.) Lecture: 1.33 credits (20 contact hours).

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