TCS 105 - Workplace Safety

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Construction Technology

Description:

This course is designed to provide students' with a general awareness on recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards on a construction site. Topics covered in the class include fall protection, personal protective equipment, scaffolding, ladder safety, as well as safe and proper handling of tools and other construction equipment. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of worker rights that are protected under OSHA; Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities an employer has under OSHA; Demonstrate an understanding of general safety and health provisions; Identify major fall, electrocution and other types of work hazards; Demonstrate the use of personal protection equipment; Identify major health hazards common to the construction industry; Demonstrate workplace safety practices.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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