Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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1 Toronto, Ontario, Canada SCHOOL: DEPARTMENT: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science Applied Biological and Environmental Science Mechanical and Automation Engineering Technology Electronics, Communication and Computer Engineering Technology PROGRAM (if applicable): COURSE TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety COURSE CODE: GNED 126 TOTAL COURSE HOURS: PRE-REQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES: COURSE ELIGIBILITY FOR PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION (PLAR): 45 (15 weeks x 3 hours) None Yes ORIGINATED BY: Dan McClean, LL.B., Ph.D. DATE: September 2003 APPROVED BY: Chair/Director Semester: Winter 2004 Please Note: It is the responsibility of students to retain all course outlines for the purpose of applying for transfer of credit to other educational institutions. A fee may be charged for further copies. 1/7/2004 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page No. 1

2 Course Description: Students learn the fundamental concepts of occupational health and safety with specific reference to legislation in Ontario. Students learn to identify and recognize hazards in the workplace as well as how to remove or control them to make a safer workplace. Students will take an in-depth look at the Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to: 1. Describe Ontario and federal health and safety legislation 2. Identify key rights and responsibilities for workers and employers under Ontario's health and safety legislation 3. Relate occupational injuries and disease development (both acute and chronic) to human anatomy and physiology 4. Relate control measures to control points for a variety of unsafe workplace situations 5. Describe the common types of hazards in workplace and relate them to the current legislation 6. Assess control methods for common hazards in terms of their use and effectiveness 7. Describe the WHMIS system and illustrate its use in the workplace Generic Skills: This course supports the students ability to: Reframe information, ideas and concepts using the narrative, visual, numerical and symbolic representations, which demonstrate understanding. Evaluate her or his own thinking throughout the steps and processes used in problem solving and decisionmaking. Evaluate the validity of arguments based on qualitative and quantitative information in order to accept or challenge the findings of others. Take responsibility for her or his own actions and decisions. Prior Learning Assessment And Recognition Process(es): This course is eligible for PLAR through the Registrar and SETAS offices. Assessment of portfolio and/or testing may be discussed with faculty. Human Rights It is the policy of the College that all programs will strive for a learning, teaching and work environment that promotes inclusion, understanding and respect for all students and employees, consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the College s Dispute Resolution Policy and Procedures. Policies: Statement of Accommodation: All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. It is College Policy to provide accommodation based on grounds defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation may include changes or modifications to standard practices. 1/7/2004 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page No. 2

3 Students requiring accommodation based on Human Rights grounds should talk with their teacher(s) as soon as possible. Details are available at the Information Centre at each campus. Faculty Consultation: Teachers are available to see students outside of class time and students can contact teachers via voice mail, or through their department office. Information regarding how to contact teachers will be provided at the beginning of the course and is also available in the department office. Other Policies: Students should be familiar with the College Policy on Dispute Resolution, which covers students rights and responsibilities. For further information consult the Academic Matters Section in the full-and part-time calendars and the Student Guide to Dispute Resolution Policy and Procedures. Students must adhere to the SETAS Lab Responsibilities and Safety Policies. Probation Policy: The School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science academic probation/suspension policy will be applied. Evaluation and Grading System: Quizzes (Best 5 out of 6; each quiz worth 12%): 60% Cumulative Final Exam: 40% To receive a passing grade, students must sit the final exam. Text And Other Instructional/ Learning Materials: 1. Course Notes for GNED-126 Occupational Health and Safety D. McClean and A. Richardson Centennial College 3rd edition, Basic Certification Training Program, Participant's Manual Safety & Insurance Board ISBN: The above two texts are required for the course and are available in the Ashtonbee and Progress Campus Bookstores. Reference/Additional Resources: 1. Occupational Health and Safety: A Training Manual Copp-Clark Pitman, 2nd edition, 1992 ISBN: This text is not available in the Ashtonbee and Progress Campus Bookstores but is available as a reserve text in the Ashtonbee and Progress Campus Learning and Resource Centres It is a reference test that can be consulted for additional information. 2. Occupational Health and Safety James Montgomery Nelson Canada, 1996, ISBN: /7/2004 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page No. 3

4 Week Topic/Content Readings Instructional Objectives History of Occupational Health and Safety Importance of Occupational Health and Safety in the The Body and the The Cell and Organ Systems Routes of Entry and Exit for Toxic Substances Latency and Acute/Chronic Effects Cancer Reproductive Hazards Reproductive Hazards (cont'd) Toxic Substances in the Lecture 1 and Lecture 2 and Lectures 3 and 4 and Textbook Reading Lecture 4 (cont'd), 5 and 6 and Describe the development of Occupational Health and Safety in Ontario. Recognize the proactive approach to current legislation in Ontario. Describe worker, management and government perspectives with respect to safety in the workplace. Describe the basic parts and functions of a cell. Describe the basic functions of the organ systems of the human body. Explain possible entry and exit routes of toxic substances for the human body and identify which routes are the most common. Define acute and chronic effects and explain the latency of workplace disease. Describe changes that occur to a cancerous cell. Identify common workplace carcinogens and explain the latency of cancer. Describe processes to control the presence of workplace carcinogens. Know the level or amount of a carcinogen that a worker should be exposed to. Identify workplace reproductive hazards and describe control procedures. Explain physical states and relate the physical state to the probability that a toxic substance will be able to enter the body. Describe the three control points and evaluate which point is best for maximum protection. Instructional Strategies/ Tests and Quiz #1 1/7/2004 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page No. 4

5 Control of Hazards in the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation in Ontario and Canada Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) WHMIS (cont d) Ontario Legislation: Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Joint Health & Safety Committees Looking at the Noise Vibration Stress in the Lecture S 7, 29-32, P and Lectures 29-32, P and Lecture 8 and Lecture 9 and Lectures10, 11, 12 and Textbook Reading Lectures 13, 14 and Textbook Reading Lecture 15 and Lecture 16 and Describe the requirements that a control measure should satisfy. Describe how the Act and the Regulations are both parts of the legislation and how they are enacted. Distinguish between the legislation and documents that support the legislation. Define the key rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. Explain the legislative structure of WHMIS. Describe responsibilities of supplier, employer and employee Define WHMIS symbols. Define requirements for labels and MSDS s. Explain the procedure for refusing work in the workplace including the duties and responsibilities of each party. Identify situations and jobs where the right to refuse unsafe work can be used. Define legal requirements including representatives, structure and membership Define joint committee functions and responsibilities. Distinguish between unsafe work conditions and unsafe workers. Define the leading cause of death and disability in the workplace. Describe the process for identifying and removing hazards in the workplace. Define who should be involved in accident investigations and the steps that should be taken. Explain the principles of sound, the anatomy of the ear and hearing loss. Describe the role of audiometry in noise-induced hearing loss. Describe the relevant legislation in Ontario. Describe preventative measures for control and elimination. Explain whole-body and hand-arm vibration and describe preventative measures for control and elimination. Explain emotional and physical effects of stress. Describe sources of stress in the workplace and measures to Quiz #2 Quiz #3 1/7/2004 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page No. 5

6 * 15* Violence in the AIDS in the Office and Clerical Hazards Indoor Air Quality Ventilation Designing Work for the Worker Musculoskeletal injuries Material Handling Making Machinery and Equipment Safe Personal Protective Equipment Electrical Safety Metal Machining Safety Strategies for Change Final Exam Lecture 17 and Lecture 18 and Lecture 19 and Lecture 20 and Lecture 21 and Lecture 22 and Lecture 23 and Lecture 24 and Lecture 25 and Lecture 26 and Lecture 27 and Lecture 28 and remove these sources. Define violence or abuse. Describe workplace violence policies. Describe preventative measures for control and elimination. Describe AIDS and how it is transmitted and treated. Define universal precautions to prevent transmission. Discuss the right-to-know versus confidentiality. Distinguish among stress, air quality, new technology and ergonomics and describe the combined effects. Describe how to design office/equipment layouts to reduce repetitive strain injuries. Describe causes of poor air quality. Define sick building syndrome. List indoor air pollutants and describe their effect on air quality, exposure limits and testing. Distinguish between general and local ventilation. Describe the requirements for make-up air in buildings. Explain the anatomy of musculoskeletal injuries and describe the principles of workplace design to prevent injuries. Define static and dynamic work. Identify occupations prone to upper and lower body injuries. Describe manual lifting tasks and health consequences. Describe the use of powered vehicles, fork lifts, conveyors, cranes and hoists in the workplace. Describe machine design principles and explain the requirements for machine guards. Describe basic lockout procedures. Describe the problems, regulations and safe use of personal protective equipment. Describe the safe use of respirators. Describe the health effects of electric shock as a function of the current. Explain preventative measures to control and eliminate the hazards. Describe the general do s and don ts of metal machining. Describe the general principles of workshop safety. Describe strategies to improve safety awareness in the workplace including the role of unions and collective bargaining in promoting change in the workplace and legislation. Quiz #4 Quiz #5 Quiz #6 1/7/2004 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page No. 6

7 *Topics may be chosen by the instructor to match the technology programs of students in each lecture section and may be covered in the first three weeks of the semester. 1/7/2004 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page No. 7