Citrus College
1000 W. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741-1899
(818) 963-0323
HEALTH AND SAFETY, SPRING 1997
PUBLIC WORKS - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
California Occupational Safety and Health 161 (3 units)
A course covering California Occupational Safety and Health standards and the National Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 as applied to public works. The safety standards for excavations; trenches; tunnels; rock drilling; construction and hauling equipment; flammable vapors and toxic substances.
Strongly recomm.: Reading 020 if reading score is below level 2
Credit/Non-credit.
Three hours lecture per week.
When: Not offered this semester
Hazardous Materials Management 165 (3 units)
This course covers the necessary coordination between governmental agencies, federal, state, and local levels relating to the procedures and processes of handling toxic waste materials. Emphasis will be placed on how industry, police, fire and other agencies coordinate the handling and disposal of hazardous materials to maintain a safer environment.
Strongly recomm.: Reading 020 if reading score is below level 2
Credit/Non-credit
Three hours lecture per week.
When: Not offered this semester
Supervision of Hazardous Materials in the Work Place 167 (3 units)
This course will provide the supervisor/manager in the hazardous materials work place with tools for effective operations. It will provide information on federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Strongly recomm.: Reading 020 if reading score is below level 2
Credit/Non-credit
Three hours lecture per week.
When: Not offered this semester
Hazardous Materials Risk Assessment and Auditing 169 (3 units)
This course emphasizes the evaluation and assessment of risks associated with the use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials in the work place. The course will encourage the development of a rational approach for both compliance and safe operations in any facility where hazardous materials may be found. Emphasis is on proper approaches to environmental assessments and auditing.
Prerequisite: Public Works 165 and 167.
Strongly recomm.: Typing and/or computer skills
Credit/Non-credit
Three hours lecture per week.
When: Not offered this semester
*Note: Courses for the Public Works - Occupational Safety and Health concentration are not offered this semester and may resume next semester.
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