OSH 420, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE I

Course Number: OSH 420, Credit Hours: 3
Bassam H. Atieh, Sc.D.
Tel. 809-6652
 
 
   I. Title
      Industrial Hygiene I
 
  II. Catalog Description
      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; the study of threshold limit values and occupational health toxicology.
 
 III. Purpose
      To introduce students to the field of industrial hygiene as an option in 
      occupational safety and health, and to provide exposure to a broader
      and a comprehensive program in industrial health.
 
  IV. Course Objectives   (a,b,c,d,i,j,k)
      By the end of this course:
      - Students will be able to define the four major components of industrial hygiene.
      - Students become familiar with the terminology of industrial hygiene and 
        occupational safety.
      - Students will be able to calculate concentrations and to convert them
        from mg/m3 to ppm and vice versa.
 
   V. Content Outline
      - GENERAL INTRODUCTIONS
        - Statistics and Math. Review
        - Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
        - Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
      - RECOGNITION OF HAZARDS
        - Gases and Vapors
        - Particulate Matter
        - Industrial Noise
 
      TEST ONE
 
        - Non-Ionizing Radiation
        - Ionizing Radiation
        - Industrial Dermatitis
        - Temperature Extremes
        - Abnormal Pressures
        - Ergonomics
        - Biological Hazards
 
      TEST TWO
 
        - EVALUATION OF HAZARDS
        - Industrial Toxicology
        - Evaluation
        - Methods of Evaluation
        - Air Sampling Instruments
        - CONTROL OF HAZARDS
        - Methods of Control
        - Ventilation (General & Industrial)
        - Protective Equipment
        - Indoor Air Quality
 
      FINAL EXAM (COMPREHENSIVE)
 
  VI. Instructional Activities
      - Lectures
      - Homework
      - Field trips
      - Term paper
 
 VII. Field & Laboratory Experiences
      - A brief introduction and demonstration of laboratory equipment.
      - All students are required to have at least 3-5 laboratory hours.  
        Students are to determine these sessions and arrange with lab.
        supervisor and/or the instructor for assistance.  It is suggested that 
        students have these lab. sessions in small groups and not individually.
        Failure to fulfill this requirement, the student may lose one letter
        grade.  All students are required to sign in and out for laboratory credit.
 
VIII. Resources
      - Text
      - Handouts
      - Instructor's reference library
 
  IX. Grading
      - Homework        20%
      - Paper           10%
      - Test I          20%
      - Test II         20%
      - Final Exam      30%
 
   X. Attendance Policy
      - Attendance is required.
      - Unexcused absences may affect your final grade for the course.
 
  XI. Academic Honesty Policy
      Refer to your undergraduate/graduate bulletin.
 
      Cheating, plagiarism (submitting another person's material as
      one's own, or doing work for another person which will
      receive academic credit) are all impermissible.  This
      includes the use of unauthorized, books, notebooks, or other
      sources in order to secure or give help during an
      examination, the unauthorized copying of examinations,
      assignments, reports and term papers, or the presentation of
      unacknowledged material as if it were the student's own work.
      Disciplinary action may be taken beyond the academic
      discipline administered by the faculty member who teaches the
      course in which the cheating took place.
  
 XII. Recommended Text & References
      - Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, National Safety Council, Latest Edition.
      - Cralley and Cralley, Eds. Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, 
        Vol. III, Willey-Interscience, Latest Edition.
      - Brauer, Roger L., Safety and Health for Engineers, VNR, USA, Latest Edition.
 
XIII. Prerequisites
      - Junior status
      - Instructor's approval      
 
 XIV. Statement of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity
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      gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability or
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      equal opportunity in all areas of student admissions, financial aid,
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      accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford
      individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all
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