BACHELOR/MASTER OF SCIENCE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
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
One of the most
important decisions to be made in your life is choosing a career. In making this decision,
you must answer the
question: What will be my profession, my
life's work after I complete my education?
Selecting a career
in occupational safety and health will not only provide a good income but will
give you
the added benefits
of self-satisfaction and recognition in society. The primary responsibility of this
profession is to
protect our most precious resource - fellow human beings - by assuring every
person a
safe and healthful
place to work. There is a projected
strong demand for persons entering the profession.
Graduates with a
degree in occupational safety and health may find challenging positions in
industrial
plants;factories;
insurance; construction; commerce; and federal, state and local governments.
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. 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 firesafety. 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
THE
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
CURRICULUM OPTIONS
CHAIR: David G. Kraemer
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 the Accreditation
Board for
Engineering and
Technology (ASAC/ABET).
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DEGREE: BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE
CIP 15.0701
PROGRAM OPTIONS ACCREDITED BY
The Applied Science
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology
(ASAC/ABET).
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Four Academic
Years, [126-127 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
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.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
CURRICULUM OPTIONS, FALL 2009 – SUMMER 2011
A. UNIVERSITY
STUDIES REQUIREMENTS (44 CREDIT HOURS)
I. Oral and Written Communication [7 Hours]
ENG 105 Critical
COM 161 Introduction to
Public Speaking
3
II. World’s Historical, Literary and Philosoph.
Traditions [6 Hours]
IV. Social & Self-Awareness and Responsible
Citizenship [6 Hours]
Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Civic Engagement:
Required Elective
3
Social Science:
PSY 180 General Psychology 3
V. Global Awareness, Cult. Diversity, and World’s
Traditions [3 Hours]
Required Elective
3
VI. University Studies Approved Electives [9 Hours]
PHY 125 Brief Introductory Physics 4
PHY 126 Brief Introductory Physics Lab. 1
B. REQUIRED
[52-53 Hours]
ITD 120 Processes and Materials 3
MGT 350 Fundamentals of Management 3
PSY 300 Principles and Methods of Statistical
Analysis ** OR 3
*
** Indicates either course may be taken to fulfill
requirements.
T Technology intensive
course. | W Writing intensive course.
C1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
REQUIRED OPTION COURSES (30 CREDIT HOURS)
[30
Hours]
Technical Electives **** (14 Credits from C2 and/or D) 14
C2. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
REQUIRED OPTION COURSES (30 CREDIT HOURS)
[30 Hours]
CET 330 Water Quality Technology I 3
CET 342 Air Quality Technology 3
CET 353 Solid Hazardous Waste Technology 3
Technical Electives **** (12 Credits from C1 and/or D) 12
D. TECHNICAL
ELECTIVES ****
CET 310 Anatomy of Buildings 3
CET 331 Water Quality Technology II 3
CET 385 Construction Estimating I OR CET
386 Const. Estimat. II 3
CET 480 Construction Planning and Management 3
CET 555 Environmental Regulatory Affairs 3
COM 384 Communication Skills for
Professionals 3
COM 387 Intercultural Communication 3
COM 481 Conflict and Communication 3
CRJ 355 Security in Business and Industry 3
ENG 228 Standard English Usage 3
MGT 550 Human Resource Management 3
MGT 555 Training and Development 3
MGT 575 Labor Management Relations 3
(May Be Repeated for 2nd. Cooperative Ed. Course)
PSY 584 Industrial and Organizational
Psychology 3
*** Must obtain signed written consent from advisor to
substitute alternative courses.
**** Indicates courses
that must have prior approval by advisor.
TOTAL CURRICULUM
REQUIREMENTS.................................................................126-127
HOURS
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at MSU.
THE
GRADUATE PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE
CURRICULUM OPTIONS
CHAIR: David G. Kraemer, Ph.D.
GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Bassam H. Atieh,
Sc.D.
LOCATION: Martha Layne Collins Center for Industry and
Technology,
The Department of
Occupational Safety and Health offers a Master of Science degree. The curriculum
options available
under this program are designed to provide the philosophical, scientific and
technical
knowledge required
of individuals seeking professional management and administrative positions in
the field.
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DEGREE: MASTER OF
SCIENCE
CIP 15.0701
PROGRAM OPTIONS ACCREDITED BY
The Applied Science
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology
(ASAC/ABET).
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Applicants must
meet the Murray State University requirements (see Chapter 2).
Additional
requirements for unconditional and conditional admission are as follows.
UNCONDITIONAL
- Baccalaureate
degree in Occupational Safety & Health.
- A minimum of a
3.00 undergraduate G.P.A.
CONDITIONAL
Recommendation of
the graduate advisory committee and completion of the prerequisite
undergraduate
requirements. Upon recommendation of the
advisor, prerequisite undergraduate
requirements may be
taken while enrolled for graduate credit.
NOTE: Within departmental guidelines, the
individual student's program is developed in
consultation with advisor.
FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION CRITERIA, REFER TO ADMISSION
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE
CURRICULUM OPTIONS, FALL 2008 – SUMMER 2010
OBJECTIVES
The graduate
program in Occupational Safety and Health is designed to prepare students to
become competent and
demonstrate knowledge in the occupational safety and health program
options:
environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene and safety management. Persons
pursuing this degree
must have a B.Sc. degree in Occupational Safety and Health, or a related
field, and/or
complete a core of 21 credit (semester) hours of undergraduate work.
SPONSORING
Department of
Occupational Safety and Health
College of Health
Sciences and Human Services
DEGREE OFFERED
Master of Science
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: [30]
Thesis Track
Non-Thesis Track
SCIENCE
Undergraduate
course work is required in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
The following
courses are the minimum accepted requirements for pursuing a master's
degree in
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- PHY 125/126,
Brief Introductory Physics and Lab
OTHER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Comprehensive
examination (non-thesis track)
- Oral defense of
thesis (thesis track)
- 15 hours of 600
level courses excluding practicum and internship credits (non-thesis track)
- 12 hours of 600
level courses excluding thesis (thesis track)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Students selecting
the environmental option must take
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Students selecting
the industrial hygiene option must take
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Students selecting
the safety management option must take
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Students selecting
to do thesis must take
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE, COURSES OF
STUDY
Credits
UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES [21 CREDIT HOURS]
and SELECT 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING BASED ON
OPTION
(Environmental Option)
-
(Safety Management Option)
-
(Industrial Hygiene Option)
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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS * [18 CREDIT HOURS]
with prior safety internship or equivalent)
SAFETY MANAGEMENT OPTION [12 CREDIT HOURS]
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OPTION [12 CREDIT HOURS]
ENVIRONMENTAL OPTION [12 CREDIT HOURS]
an approved higher level course in environmental sciences 3
* Technical
requirements courses (18 credit hours) are selected based on the student's
program
option and must be approved by the graduate program advisor.
DEPARTMENT OF
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
UNDERGRADUATE
LEVEL COURSES
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.
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.
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.
A study of OSHA regulations for general industry and construction, comparing parallel standards
in 29
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.
Seminar for
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.
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.
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:
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:
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:
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:
Work experience or
training in industry. Evaluation of work
experience made by department.
Graded:
pass/fail.
Prerequisites:
junior standing or instructor’s approval.
Work experience or
training in industry. Evaluation of
experience made by department.
Graded:
pass/fail.
Prerequisites:
junior standing or instructor’s approval.
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
general industry
standards.
Prerequisites:
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:
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.
A faculty-supervised thesis and/or project which allows Honors Program students with a senior
standing to undertake advanced research. A thesis paper and/or written review of the exhibit or
performance is
required.
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:
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. Field experience is required.
Prerequisites:
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.
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.
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.
Continuation of
488. Graded: pass/fail.
Prerequisites:
permission of chairman.
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:
UNDERGRADUATE
This course will train the student to become a hazardous materials specialist. The course will
explore the various aspects of the hazardous waste site (especially Superfund Sites), including
rights and
responsibilities, hazard recognition and monitoring.
Survey of
occupational diseases covering routes of entry and modes of action. In particular, the
pathogenicity,
epidemiology and diagnosis of occupational diseases will be stressed as they
relate to
chemical,
biological and radiological hazards, dermatoses, airway diseases, plant and
wood hazards,
chemical
carcinogens, and pesticides.
Prerequisites:
A course examining air contaminant problems, gas calculations, and industrial ventilation.
This course covers the EPA laws and regulations, and the scientific principles and controls of
classical air pollution problems. It also focuses on the engineering evaluation and design of
industrial
ventilation systems.
Prerequisites:
A basic introduction to problems and practices of motor fleet safety programming with emphasis
on regulatory
requirements.
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-measuring to compensate for perils presented
by those losses.
Prerequisites:
An analysis of risk control as a component of risk management, the systematic process of managing
an organization's
risk exposures to achieve its business objectives in a manner consistent with
public
interest, human
safety, environmental factors, and the law.
Risk control consists of the
administrative,
procedural and
engineering activities undertaken with the intent of preventing accidental or
unplanned
loss consistent
with the organization's overall risk management plan.
The concepts, relationships and principles of managing the occupational safety and health
function and the development of training procedures and practices to integrate that function
into the
organization.
Prerequisites:
Individual study and research relating to safety and health.
Course may be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisites:
approval of problem before registering for course and junior standing.
Workshops on topics
pertinent to industry and technology.
Course may be
repeated for additional credit.
A study of the properties and applications of industrial materials, manufacturing processes,
engineering graphics, electricity, materials testing, selected plant facilities and other aspects of the
work environment. Emphasis is placed on the application of this information to safety practices,
hazard mitigation
and loss control.
Prerequisites:
GRADUATE
LEVEL COURSES
Advanced, in-depth study of harmful chemical, biological and physical agents found in the
workplace. Emphasis is on analytical methods, control measures, monitoring and surveillance
techniques, and writing a comprehensive industrial hygiene program.
Prerequisites:
A study of the environmental and occupational health effects and hazards associated with the
exposure to industrial chemicals and contaminants. Emphasis is given to laboratory animal and
statistical risk
toxicological studies and case histories, compliance testing and engineering
controls.
Prerequisites:
Advanced in-depth study of the approaches to workplace sampling. Emphasis is on statistical
sampling methods, passive monitoring, colorimetric devices, breathing zone and area sampling
strategies.
Course work will include laboratory exercises and field experience.
Prerequisites:
The study and
application of biostatistics and probability distributions in environmental and
health-related
sampling. Emphasis is given to
hypothesis testing and graphical determination of
confidence
intervals. This course will also cover
the use and application of log scales and their
application in
log-normal distributions.
Prerequisites:
Course may be
repeated for a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites:
permission of chairman.
An overview of the
safety and health leader's role in accomplishing organizational objectives
emphasizing
leadership and management. Concepts
covered include safety and health-related
leadership issues,
implementation of codes and standards, integration of leadership with safety
engineering and
management principles as well as leadership skills including communication,
motivation,
initiating change, team building, delegation, and credibility.
Examination of past and current philosophical beliefs, practices and approaches to controlling
safety and health
hazards, risks exposure, accidents and loss.
An analysis of
legislation, liability and litigation in safety and health.
This course is concerned with the health, behavioral and technical sciences and their role in the
reduction of worker stress. These factors are thus related to the neuro-muscular and skeletal
systems and the
mechanics involved in efficient workplace design.
Survey of current
literature and research in safety and health, including accident causation and
prevention, hazard
abatement, risk management, and loss control.
Prerequisites:
graduate standing.
This course will
give the students an overview of biostatistics which relate to occupational
field
investigations,
including rates, ratios and proportions, charts, tables, and graphs; the 2X2
table;
measures of central tendency; and significance testing. Basic principles of epidemiology necessary
to understand scientific literature, monitor data in industry, and/or to conduct scientific investigations
or surveillance activities will be taught. The major types of epidemiologic study (cohort, case
referent and cross-sectional) will be described. Students will learn how to calculate rate ratios,
odds ratio and attributable risk. Epidemiologic principles of reliability, validity, bias, screening,
and surveillance
will be discussed.
This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to apply the principles of ergonomics
to the work
environment. It is intended to offer
students practical experience in applying ergonomics
through the
development of an industrial case study.
Supervised work
experience in safety and health-related operations focusing on the career
objectives
and educational objectives
of the student. Evaluation of the
experience made by the department.
Graded: pass/fail.
This course involves on-site analysis of safety and health programs of area industry. Students
are exposed to a variety of industrial settings and have the opportunity to interact with practicing
safety and health professionals. Extensive weekly travel is required. Students also organize and
present a seminar
related to occupational safety and health.
A study of the
operation and process design of wastewater treatment systems. This course focuses
on aerobic
biological treatment and process control for the activated sludge system. Topics will
include treatment
evaluations, trouble shooting, system design, and operational control
strategies.
Prerequisites:
A study of the engineering related principles and practices utilized in the solid and hazardous
waste treatment and disposal field. Topics include sludge treatment and dewatering, RCRA
hazardous waste regulations, waste minimization, incineration, landfills, and groundwater
monitoring and
modeling.
Prerequisites:
This course is designed to address issues and problems related to the environment and to
scientifically reach solutions to existing and potential problems and hazards that threaten the health
and safety in any
industrial/environmental setting.
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