FRSC-161 Occupational Safety

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080.
This course will instruct the student on the universal precautions and procedures they will need to follow when working in occupations in which they will encounter chemical or biological hazards. Students will be trained in OSHA safety standards for personal protective equipment blood-born pathogens chemical safety hazard recognition hand-washing disinfections methods and hazardous waste disposal. Students will also be instructed on how to handle personal information in regard to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Course Outcomes
1. Demonstrate OSHA guidelines regarding Blood-borne pathogens 2. Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment 3. Demonstrate OSHA guidelines regarding chemical safety training 4. Demonstrate OSHA guidelines regarding hazard training recognition 5. Demonstrate OSHA guidelines regarding hand-washing training 6. Demonstrate OSHA guidelines regarding disinfection methods 7. Demonstrate OSHA guidelines regarding hazardous waste disposal 8. Demonstrate HIPPA guidelines regarding personal medical information