ET 250 - Fundamentals of Safety and Health I

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of occupational safety and health management and program development. Topics include instruction on federal, state and local agency legislation, and the application of labor and occupational safety and health regulations. The course content also includes familiarization with workers compensation/general liability insurance, accident investigation techniques, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire prevention, site and facility auditing, systems Safety, and program development. This course is for working supervisors, professionals, or business owners responsible for worker safety or placement of workers compensation/general liability insurance, and is a requirement for an Associate of Science Degree in Environmental Technology and/or a Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Technology Health and Safety.