MEC 103 - Industrial Safety

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90) or designated placement.

Course Description: Covers the importance of workplace safety, OSHA regulations, and practicing safety in the workplace. Learners will study topics like the importance of safety policies, common causes of workplace injuries and accidents, and OSHA regulations for general workplace safety, personal protective equipment, tools, and machines.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Apply basic workplace concepts and practices as it applies to safety.
CLO#2: Demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment.
CLO#3: Identify common causes of workplace accidents and how to mitigate them. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#4: Perform the four factors and requirements of an effective energy-control program (ECP).