Maricopa Community Colleges  OSH118   20002-20002 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  12/14/99  
OSH118      20002-20002 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
OSHA Standards and Regulations
Provisions of and implementation of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Act in the work place. Rights and responsibilities under the OSHA Act. Appeals process, record keeping, and voluntary protection programs. OSHA's construction and general industry standards. Overview of the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References:   ABC118
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
OSH118   20002-20002 OSHA Standards and Regulations
1. Identify and apply OSHA standards and regulations to create or supplement a safety and health program. (I)
2. Describe fire prevention and abatement procedures for fire hazards as prescribed by OSHA. (II)
3. Describe fall prevention measures and appropriate abatement procedures for fall hazards as prescribed by OSHA . (III)
4. Demonstrate safe and proper usage of ladders and scaffolds. (IV)
5. Demonstrate safe and proper use of barriers and barricades while trenching and excavating. (V)
6. Demonstrate electrical safety measures when performing lockout and tagout procedures. (VI)
7. Demonstrate safe and proper welding and torch-cutting procedures. (VII)
8. Identify common violations of OSHA standards and the appropriate abatement actions. (VIII)
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OSH118   20002-20002 OSHA Standards and Regulations
    I. Health and Safety
        A. Health and safety issues
        B. OSHA policies
        C. OSHA procedures
        D. Application of OSHA standards to provide health and safety programs
        E. Application of OSHA standards for ongoing programs
      II. Fire Prevention
          A. Fire hazards
          B. OSHA prevention techniques
          C. OSHA abatement procedures
          D. OSHA prescribed personal fire equipment
          E. Use of OSHA prescribed fire equipment
        III. Fall Prevention
            A. OSHA personal fall prevention equipment
            B. Use of OSHA personal fall prevention equipment
            C. OSHA fall protective measures and techniques
          IV. Ladders and Scaffolds
              A. OSHA procedures on safe and proper use of ladders
              B. OSHA procedures on safe and proper use of scaffolds
            V. Trenching and Excavating
                A. OSHA procedures on safe and proper use of barriers
                B. OSHA procedures on safe and proper use of barricades
              VI. Electrical Safety
                  A. OSHA prescribed safety lockout procedures
                  B. OSHA prescribed safety tagout procedures
                VII. Welding Safety
                    A. Safe and proper welding procedures
                    B. Safe and proper cutting procedures
                  VIII. OSHA Standards
                      A. Common violations
                      B. Appropriate abatement actions
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