Course Number and Title:
CMT 130 OSHA Safety Training and Workplace Readiness
Prerequisites
SSC 100 or concurrent
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
1 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course offers comprehensive information on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance issues, including the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the workplace. In addition to these vital safety topics, the course emphasizes workplace readiness by guiding students in developing effective resumes and preparing for the required co-op class. Students will gain skills necessary to navigate the job market successfully, understand workers' rights, and recognize employer responsibilities, equipping them to promote a culture of safety and professionalism in their future careers.
Additional Materials
Students will be required to purchase online training access to complete the 30-hour Construction Industry training.
Disclaimer
Students who successfully complete the required online training will receive an OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry course completion card.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Consider the purpose and functions of OSHA. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PCG 4, 6)
- Outline workers' and employers' rights and responsibilities under OSHA. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PCG 4, 6)
- Recommend methods to control common workplace hazards. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PCG 4, 5, 6)
- Outline safety standards and practices for various work environments. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PCG 4, 5, 6)
- Describe health and safety programs and their components. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PCG 4, 6)
- Interpret the elements of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). (CCC 1, 2, 4; PCG 4, 6)
- Compare general safety requirements for specialized work activities. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PCG 4, 6)
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, and safe practices and conduct in the industry. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PCG 4, 6)
- Develop career readiness skills through practical activities and certifications. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PCG 4, 6)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Consider the purpose and functions of OSHA.
- Describe the role of OSHA in providing a safe and healthy workplace.
- List the key functions and services provided by OSHA.
- Explain the importance of OSHA in ensuring worker safety and health.
- Outline workers' and employers' rights and responsibilities under OSHA.
- Summarize the rights and responsibilities of workers under OSHA regulations.
- Describe the duties of employers and supervisors in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
- Explain when and how to file a safety complaint with OSHA.
- Recommend methods to control common workplace hazards.
- Identify struck-by, caught-in or between, electrical, and fall hazards.
- Describe and demonstrate the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and appropriate selection based on hazard assessment.
- Recognize hazards associated with asbestos, lead, crystalline silica, and major construction health hazards.
- Outline safety standards and practices for various work environments.
- Identify standards for hand and power tool safety, scaffolding, ladders, and stairways.
- Describe safe practices for working in or around excavation sites, cranes, heavy equipment, and forklifts.
- Summarize safety requirements for material handling, confined space entry, and fire prevention.
- Describe health and safety programs and their components.
- Recognize the role of management in creating a safe work environment through health and safety programs.
- Identify methods for hazard identification, such as worksite analysis and exposure control.
- Interpret the elements of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).
- Describe the elements of the Hazard Communication Standard.
- Identify the required information on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and warning labels.
- Recognize the meaning of pictograms under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and identify training program requirements.
- Compare general safety requirements for specialized work activities.
- Interpret safety practices for welding and cutting, concrete and masonry construction, and steel erection.
- Describe ergonomic practices to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, and safe practices and conduct in the industry.
- Exhibit professional behavior in compliance with industry standards.
- Apply ethical principles in workplace safety and health practices.
- Develop career readiness skills through practical activities and certifications.
- Participate in career development activities.
- Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance career readiness.
- Engage in opportunities for professional growth and acquire relevant certifications or credentials.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
Modular Quizzes - (Equally weighted) | 45% |
Course Project | 20% |
Formative Assessments |
Unit Assignments - (Equally weighted) | 15% |
Safety Labs – (Equally weighted) | 20% |
| 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Explore and apply foundational principles of civil (horizontal) and architectural (vertical) fields as they relate to construction management.
- Identify and quantify materials used in technical projects.
- Interpret and utilize construction drawings and project manuals.
- Employ project management skills as they relate to horizontal and vertical construction projects.
- Use equipment and technologies relevant to the construction management field.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety, sustainability, quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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