BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE. Syllabus for PTAC 1408 Safety, Health and Environment I

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1 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE Syllabus for PTAC 1408 Safety, Health and Environment I **Submit acknowledgement of having read this syllabus per instructions. This is a grade. Instructor: Edie J. Myer Cell Phone: Office: N/A edie.myer@brazosport.edu I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: PTAC 1408 Safety, Health, and Environment I. CIP Development of knowledge and skills to reinforce the attitudes and behaviors required for safe and environmentally sound work habits. Emphasis on safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks and regulatory compliance issues. Course topics will be reinforced through plant scenarios performed at the Process Equipment Trainer. (4 SCH, 4 lecture, 0 lab) Mickey McGaugh Mark Stoltenberg Bennett Willis Gary Hicks Jeff Detrick Edie J. Myer Page 1 of 16

2 A. PREREQUISITE: None Required skill level: College-level reading and writing. II. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES OUTCOME The student should be knowledgeable in the vocabulary relating to safety, health, and the environment. The student should know the basis of the major regulatory legislation (OSHA, EPA, etc.). The student should be able to distinguish between the major hazards (physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic) and to identify which category associated with a problem. The student should be able to understand the differences between administrative and engineering solutions. The student should be familiar with the more common of the rules and practices relating to hazard communication, response to hazardous releases, process safety management, etc. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT These outcomes will be assessed by the score on individual questions given on four open book tests given using the D2L system (one test on each six chapter section of the course). Questions that relate to these outcomes have been identified, the student s scores sorted and a grade given for each of the outcomes. These outcomes will be assessed by the score on individual questions given on four open book tests given using the D2L system (one test on each six chapter section of the course). Questions that relate to these outcomes have been identified, the student s scores sorted and a grade given for each of the outcomes. These outcomes will be assessed by the score on individual questions given on four open book tests given using the D2L system (one test on each six chapter section of the course). Questions that relate to these outcomes have been identified, the student s scores sorted and a grade given for each of the outcomes. These outcomes will be assessed by the score on individual questions given on four open book tests given using the D2L system (one test on each six chapter section of the course). Questions that relate to these outcomes have been identified, the student s scores sorted and a grade given for each of the outcomes. These outcomes will be assessed by the score on individual questions given on four open book tests given using the D2L system (one test on each six chapter section of the course). Questions that relate to these outcomes have been identified, the student s scores sorted and a grade given for each of the outcomes. Page 2 of 16

3 III. COURSE OBJECTIVES Topic Name Course Overview 1. Recall industrial accidents and other events in the process industries that have impacted safety, health and the environment. 2. Describe the necessity of occupational safety regulations. 3. Describe governmental agencies and regulations that address safety, health, security and environmental issues including equivalent state agencies. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Department of Transportation (DOT) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Maritime Security (MARSEC) 4. Describe how you can impact safety, health, security and environmental issues. 5. Describe good safety habits 6. Describe safe work practices: Following all procedures Using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) Attending training Performing housekeeping and sanitation Handling materials properly Topic Name Types of and their Effects Recognizing Chemical 1. Identify common types of hazards to health, environmental and safety. 2. Explain the various routes of entry that chemical and biological hazards use to enter the human body. 3. Describe the short-term and long-term effects that hazards can have on an individual s health and safety. 4. Describe security concerns and their potential impact. 5. Describe the short-term and long-term effects that hazards can have on: an individual s health safety environment 1. Identify the various chemical hazards (gases, liquids, and particulates) found in the process industries and discuss potential effects such chemicals have on safety, health and the environment. 2. Identify specific categories of hazardous chemicals used in the process industries and describe the potential health and environmental hazards posed by each (e.g., asphyxiates, corrosives, toxins). 3. Explain the purpose and function of labeling systems found in local process industries. 4. Explain the purpose and components of Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 5. Describe the primary governmental regulations relating to chemical hazards (labeling, storage, etc.). Page 3 of 16

4 Topic Name Recognizing Biological Equipment and Energy Fire and Explosion Topic Name Pressure, Temperature and Radiation 1. Identify potential biological hazards in the process industries and discuss their potential effects on safety, health and the environment. Micro-organisms (such as viruses and bacteria) Arthropods (arachnids and insects) Poisonous snakes Plant allergens and toxins Protein allergens from vertebrate animals 2. Describe how blood borne pathogens can affect the human body. 3. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address biological hazards. 1. Discuss the equipment and energy hazards posed by certain activities performed in the process industries. Working with moving or rotating equipment Working with equipment that is pressurized, has extreme temperatures, or emits radiation Working with energized equipment (powered by electricity or other power source) 2. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address equipment and energy hazards. 3. Describe the purpose Energy Isolation (lockout/tag out). 1. Recognize specific physical hazards present in the process industries and explain the potential safety, health and environmental hazards posed by: Fire Explosions Detonation 2. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address fire and explosion hazards. 3. Describe the following terminology: Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) Boiling Liquid Evaporation Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) 1. Recognize specific physical hazards present in the process industries and explain the potential safety, health and environmental hazards posed by: Vacuum High pressure Compressed gases Pressure vessels (runaway reactions) Temperature extremes 2. Recognize the hazards of heat and temperature in the working environment. 3. Understand the effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. 4. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address pressure, heat and radiation hazards. Page 4 of 16

5 Hazardous Atmosphere and Respiratory 1. Name specific hazards associated with hazardous atmospheres, ventilation, and other respiratory-related issues: Oxygen-deficient atmosphere Improper use of respiratory protection Toxins Explosive atmosphere Acid / caustic atmosphere 2. Describe the effects of hazardous atmospheres on respiration. 3. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address hazardous atmospheres and respiration hazards. Topic Name Working Area and Height Noise and Hearing Construction, Maintenance and Tool 1. Name specific hazards associated with work areas, such as: Working surface (scaffold, railing, slips) Escape route Heights (fall protection, falling objects) Confined spaces 2. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address working surfaces, means of egress, height and confined space hazards. 1. Name specific hazards associated with noise generated in a process industry environment. 2. Describe how these variables can impact hearing: Volume of noise (decibel rating) Length of exposure (TEL- Total Exposure Limit) 3. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address noise and hearing protection. 1. Name specific hazards associated with construction and maintenance tasks in a process industry environment. 2. Describe how hand and power tools can be dangerous. Improper use of tool Improper grounding Broken guards on power tools Improper use of PPE, etc. 3. Describe hazards associated with maintenance construction activities. Critical Lifts Excavation Heavy equipment Scaffolding Chemical exposure, etc. 4. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address construction, maintenance and tool hazards. Page 5 of 16

6 Topic Name Vehicle and Transportation Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather 1. Name specific hazards associated with vehicles and transportation used in the process industry environment: Forklifts Powered platforms Cranes Trucks Trains Watercraft Pipeline Helicopters Personal vehicle Bicycles and carts 2. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address vehicle and transportation hazards. 1. Name specific hazards associated with natural disasters that could impact the process industries: Hurricanes Tornados Floods Inclement weather (lightening, hail, flood, etc.) Earthquakes Extreme temperatures 2. Describe how emergency preparedness plans address natural disasters. Topic Name Site Security 1. Identify special vulnerabilities, risks, and threats associated with the process industries: Terroristic threats or acts from organizations and/or hostile nation-states Disgruntled employees Criminal elements (theft, vandalism, computer hacking) Suspicious activities (unauthorized photos, entry, etc.) Workplace violence Industrial espionage (intellectual properties) 2. Describe the activities involved with maintaining physical security in these areas: Access and perimeter o Site Security Plan o Protecting access badges o Transportation Workers Identification Credentials (TWIC) Operations (detecting unauthorized personnel) Communications (reporting suspicious activities) Personnel (security) 3. Describe the tasks associated with protecting electronic information through sound cyber security practices, including: Password protection Malicious software Proprietary information 4. Describe the governmental regulations that address site security. Page 6 of 16

7 Topic Name Recognizing Ergonomic Recognizing Environmental Introduction to Hazard Controls 1. Name certain activities performed in the process industries and discuss the potential ergonomic hazards posed by these activities: Lifting and handling materials Working at heights Working in confined spaces Using repetitive motions 2. Demonstrate proper lifting techniques. 3. Demonstrate proper ergonomics for repetitive motions. 4. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address ergonomic hazards. 1. Explain the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations that impact the process industries. 2. Identify the various factors that can lead to leaks, spills and releases. Failed gasket Leaking flange Pump seal failure Tank rupture Overfilling tanks Incorrect materials of construction Improper operation of boilers or furnaces Not following SOP s (Standard Operating Procedures) 3. Describe the potential dangers of leaks, spills and releases in the environment and the community. 1. Describe the three major types of hazard controls: Engineering Administrative Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2. Discuss why, when and how these controls are applied. Page 7 of 16

8 Topic Name Process Safety Management 1. Describe the purpose of Process Safety Management (PSM) 2. Identify the 14 elements of PSM 1) Employee Participation 2) Process Safety Information (PSI) 3) Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) 4) Operating Procedures 5) Training 6) Contractor Safety 7) Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) 8) Mechanical Integrity 9) Hot Work Program 10) Management of Change (MOC) 11) Incident Investigation 12) Emergency Planning and Response 13) Compliance Audits 14) Trade Secrets 3. Explain the difference between process and personal safety management. Topic Name Engineering Controls: Alarms and Indicator Systems 1. Describe the role of alarms in providing a warning of conditions that can lead to emergencies, leaks, spills and releases, and discuss the dangers of improper responses or failures of alarms. 2. Identify various engineering controls, specifically alarm and indication systems, used by the process industries to minimize and/or eliminate threats to health, safety, and the environment. Fire Alarms and Detection Systems Toxic Gas Alarms and Detection Systems Process Alarms (high level, high pressure, deviation, etc.) Redundant Alarm and Shutdown Devices Automatic Shutdown Devices Interlocks 3. Explain actions required by process technicians when alarms occur. 4. Explain the consequences of bypassing or ignoring process alarms Page 8 of 16

9 Engineering Controls: Process Containment and Process Upset Controls Topic Name Administrative Controls: Programs and Practices Audits, Investigations, and Reporting 1. Recognize various engineering controls, specifically process containment and control systems, used by the process industries to minimize and/or eliminate threats to health, safety, and the environment. Dikes (secondary containment) Process sewers Flares 2. Describe various engineering controls, specifically process upset control systems, used by the process industries to minimize and/or eliminate threats to health, safety, and the environment. Emergency shutdown systems Process safety valves (rupture discs, relief valves) Flares Interlocks 1. Describe and discuss various administrative controls, used by the process industries, to eliminate and/or minimize threats to safety, health, and environment. operating a noisy machine on the second or third shift when fewer people are exposed, shifting an employee to a less noisy job once a hazardous daily noise dose has been reached conducting turnarounds in spring rather than summer to reduce the potential for heat stress related illnesses 2. Participate in safe work observations and provide feedback to coworkers on safe and potentially unsafe work practices. 3. Simulate a site safety inspection and/or audit to identify potential workplace hazards. 4. Describe general procedures for how to safely handle materials. 5. Discuss the impact of government regulations and industry organization guidelines. 1. Describe the auditing processes used in industry. Safety Housekeeping Permits 2. Describe incident and reporting requirements for: Spills Releases Injuries Near misses Process upsets Security breaches Page 9 of 16

10 Work Permitting Systems Topic Name Personal Protective Equipment and First Aid 1. Describe the function and purpose of permitting systems found in local plants. Work permit Hot work permit Entry (enclosed and confined space) Special (high voltage, excavation, etc.) 2. Given a scenario, conduct a job safety analysis (JSA) and complete a safe work permit to ensure the work environment is safe prior to beginning a job. 3. Demonstrate the use of locks, tags (lockout/tag-out), and blinds to isolate a piece of equipment such as a pump (including all primary and secondary energy sources). 4. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address permitting. 1. Describe basic first aid procedures and responses. 2. Discuss the function and purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the process industries: Respiratory protection Eye protection Hearing protection Head protection Hand protection Foot protection Skin protection 3. Describe the levels of protection and how to select the proper PPE. Level A - To be selected when the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required. Level B - The highest level of respiratory protection is necessary but a lesser level of skin protection is needed. Level C - The concentration(s) and type(s) of airborne substance(s) is known and the criteria for using air purifying respirators are met. Level D - A work uniform affording minimal protection: used for nuisance contamination only. 4. Explain the use, care and inspection of personal protective equipment (PPE). 5. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address medical and first aid responses and PPE: OSHA 1910 Subpart K: Medical and First Aid OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) OSHA PPE: Eye and Face Protection OSHA PPE: Respiratory Protection OSHA PPE: Hand Protection Page 10 of 16

11 Topic Name Monitoring Equipment Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response 1. Explain the function and purpose of testing equipment found in local plants: LEL/O 2 meters Gas detection equipment Personal monitoring devices (exposure, radiation, noise) Detector tubes 2. Describe the use of an LEL/O 2 meter to test a confined space prior to entry. 3. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address usage and permitting of monitoring equipment. 1. Describe the function and purpose of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), typically found in the process industries, when responding to the following: Fires (different types) Spills Rescue / retrieval Escape Chemical exposure Gas release 2. Describe or demonstrate the correct use of a safety shower and eyewash station. 3. Demonstrate the proper selection and use of fire extinguishers. 4. Given a scenario, participate in a tabletop drill in preparation for response to a fire, release, or spill for the following roles: Awareness level (operator) First Responder (ERT) 5. Describe governmental regulations and industry guidelines that address fire protection and emergency response. IV. TEXTBOOK OR COURSE MATERIAL INFORMATION A. Textbook 1. Safety Health & Environment, CAPT, Inc. 1 st Ed., Pearson Publisher ISBN: Required course materials are available at the Brazosport College bookstore, on campus or online at A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college bookstore. The same textbook is/may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Page 11 of 16

12 B. Course Outline Outline Week The following is general outline subject to change. Check D2L for up-to-date due dates/deadlines. Assignment Due Date by 9:00 pm HW Chps Quizzes Major Exams 1 1/18/15 syllabus syllabus 2 1/25/15 1 Chapter 1 3 2/1/15 2,3 Chapter 2,3 4 2/8/15 4,5 Chapter 4,5 5 2/15/15 6,7 Chapter 6,7 ME1-Chapter /22/15 8,9 Chapter 8,9 7 3/1/15 10,11 Chapter 10,11 8 3/8/15 12,13 Chapter 12,13 ME 2-Chapter /15/15 Spring Break 10 3/22/15 14,15 Chapter 14, /29/15 16,17 Chapter 16, /5/15 18,19 Chapter 18,19 ME3-Chapter /12/15 20,21 Chapter 20, /19/15 22,23 Chapter 22, /26/15 24 Chapter 24 ME4-Chapter /3/15 Final Exam - Comprehensive C. Virtual Campus/D2L: Check Contents in D2L to keep up with weekly assignments starting your first week. Deadlines are not flexible. Students must use D2L to keep up with announcements, assignments, etc. I d highly recommend forwarding your D2L to whatever account you check regularly. This way, you won t miss communications from me in a timely manner. Several elements of D2L may be used including Dropbox, Discussions, Contents, Quizzes and more. The assignments and quizzes should all appear in Contents. Contents is a key area for you to check. Page 12 of 16

13 Check Your Knowledge (CYK) End of Chapter Weekly Homework is due every Sunday by 9:00 p.m. Submit this in Dropbox in a Word document (created and saved on your PC or flashdrive) with title as Week 1 HW.doc (Note: include all chapters for that week s assignment in one document. Please type questions and answers and make sure numbering matches textbook and a separate line for each question answer). See the HW format example document at top of Contents section for a guideline to format your HW. Weekly Chapter Quizzes are are also due weekly per schedule and can be accessed by Content tab or Assessment/Quizzes. You can take these ahead of time if desired. Each quiz can be taken only once and is timed. They are due by 9:00 p.m. every Sunday Major Exams are assigned per schedule in Contents and have a start and end date allowed. These can only be taken using Respondus Browser. You must download this software onto your home computer so I would advise doing this right away in case you need to get the Help Desk involved. I have provided a practice Respondus exam to ensure you get the system working before the first major exam is due. The other option is to take the exam at Learning Services on campus (these must be scheduled and I must be notified AHEAD of time). For information on Respondus, try this link: Misc.: The schedule will vary from semester to semester. In summer sessions the schedule will be adjusted to have more contact hours per week to accommodate the shorter semester. Safety, Health & Environment I is one of the core courses in the Process Technology Degree. The two-year program has been created to train students for careers as Process Technicians in the chemical and refining process industries. This course is a foundation for all of the other courses in the PTAC program. Safety, Health & Environment I provides a general overview of the various types of plant hazards, safety and environmental systems and equipment, and regulations under which plants are governed. D. Communications With Instructor instructor through D2L or edie.myer@brazosport.edu Make sure and identify which course and section you are in because I instruct more than one course/section and need this information to locate your information online. I would highly recommend forwarding your D2L s to an account that you check regularly. Instructions for this are on D2L along with other useful resource. I would also recommend using the D2L notifications feature to remind you of upcoming assignments and other available topics. V. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software to assist students with special needs. Please contact the Special Populations Counselor, , for further information. Page 13 of 16

14 VI. ACADEMIC HONESTY Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the Brazosport College Student Guide for more information. This is available online at Click on the CATALOGS AND SCHEDULES link under STUDENTS. Academic dishonesty violates both the policies of this course and the Student Code of Conduct. In this class, any occurrence of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for prompt adjudication. Sanctions may be imposed beyond your grade in this course by the Dean of Student Services. VII. ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES If the student decides to drop out of the class it is the responsibility of the student to initiate a withdrawal before the withdrawal deadline in order to get a W on their transcript. If this is not done the student will receive a grade based on the test grades and class grades earned before he/she stopped coming to class. VIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING POLICY TESTING MAKE-UP POLICY The final grade will be based on the following: Chapter CYK Homework 25% Chapter Quizzes 30% Major Exams 30% Final 15% Total 100% Assignments and tests all have due dates and MUST be completed online prior to due dates. Students have one week for each of these assignments and must keep up with due dates as posted in CONTENT on Virtual Campus. You must know how to navigate in VC to succeed in any online course. Instructional documents are located on VC homepage, or find a friend to help if needed. Grades are assigned as follows: Grade Final Average A B C D F Below 60 Page 14 of 16

15 IX. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to fully participate in this course. The following criteria are intended to assist you in being successful in this course: a. understand the syllabus requirements b. use appropriate time management skills c. communicate with the instructor d. complete course work on time, and e. utilize online components (such as Virtual Campus) as required. X. OTHER STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION Information about the Library is available at or by calling For assistance with online courses, an open computer lab, online and make-up testing, audio/visual services, and study skills, visit Learning Services next to the Library, call , or visit For drop-in math tutoring, the writing center, supplemental instruction and other tutoring including e-tutoring, visit the Student Success Center, call , or visit Contact the division office at The Student Services provides assistance in the following: Counseling and Advising Financial Aid Student Life To reach the Information Technology Department for computer, , or other technical assistance call the Helpdesk at Page 15 of 16

16 Submit This Page in Dropbox (save this page only as new document entitled Syllabus Acknowledgement.doc and submit in dropbox) I have read this syllabus in its entirety and understand my responsibilities for this course Name (typed): Date: Page 16 of 16