Brazosport College. Syllabus PTAC 1408 Safety, Health and Environment Spring 2015

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1 INSTRUCTOR: Cassandra Dillon, Associate Professor Office: L-202A Phone: (voice/voic ); (fax) COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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) Class Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 0 This Course is _X Required _X Required Optional Optional for the following Program(s) _X_ BC Process Operations Certificate _X BC AAS Chemical Technology PREREQUISITE: None Required skill level: College-level reading and writing. COURSE GOALS: Safety, Health & Environment I is one of the courses in the Process Technology Degree Program. This two-year program has been created to train students for careers as Process Technicians in the chemical and refining process industries, or in other manufacturing industries. This course is a foundation for all other courses in the PTAC program. LEARNING OUTCOMES: 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.

2 TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS Safety, Health & Environment, CAPT., INC., 1 St Ed., Publisher Pearson, ISBN: Required course materials are available at the 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. LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS: Selected classroom activities are part of the curriculum. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. 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. ACADEMIC HONESTY: 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, and will, at a minimum, result in appropriate grade reductions in this course. Sanctions may be imposed beyond your grade in this course by the Dean of Student Services.

3 ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES: The Instructor may count tardiness as a partial absence. Since a significant part of the grade is based on class attendance, students are expected to be on time and attend the full class, until dismissed by the Instructor. General Policies and Procedures apply to self-initiated course withdrawal and the time period within which that may occur. Please check with the current published College information for details. Students who miss 3 or more classes in a Fall or Spring Session will usually be assumed to have abandoned the class and may be dropped. It is the Student s responsibility to contact the Instructor and explain any and all missed class time. Since attendance is so important a part of the learning experience it has become necessary to modify the grading system. Full fall and Spring Semesters have typically about weeks of classes depending on holidays and exams schedule. For regular classes that means about 13 weeks of educational activity aside from mid-term and finals. Someone missing 3 classes then has missed almost 25% of course content. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING POLICY GRADING: Final Exam 10% Exams (2) 30% Quizzes 10% Term Project/Presentation 25% Class Activities and Assignments 25% Scoring: A (90-100%) -- Unqualified and unsurpassed mastery of the learning outcomes B ( %) -- Unqualified mastery of the learning outcomes C ( %) -- Qualified mastery of the learning outcomes D ( %) -- Mastery of the learning outcomes but with significant qualifications F ( %) -- Has not mastered the learning outcomes I (Incomplete) Failed to complete assigned components. Students can earn extra credit by participating in discussion groups about this semester s GATOR book, Outliers TESTING: Quizzes, Exams (2) and a Final Exam are required. A variety of classroom assignments may be presented at the discretion of the Instructor.

4 MAKE-UP POLICY: Students who miss class delay the ability of other students to receive timely feedback on their work. It is the responsibility of each student to make up assignments and/or exams that are covered in a missed class on their own time. 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 Desire2Learn) as required. A. HOUSEKEEPING 1) Keep the room ready for the next class. When you leave each evening, the room is to be returned to the condition it was in when you arrived, or better. 2) We do not want to look like we were raised in a barn. Keep it clean and place all trash in the proper containers before you leave. 3) Do not alter the computer or audio-visual electronics. Improper use of computer and other equipment in violation of policies may result in penalties according to College rules. EXPECTATIONS: 1) You are largely responsible for your own success or failure as a student. 2) As a minimum, students are expected to read the assigned chapter(s) each week. Being prepared is a necessary part of your continuing education and a vital part of the construction industry. 3) We expect all assignments to be completed on time and to the best of your ability. 4) While we encourage cooperation with your fellow students, academic honesty is the standard; you are solely responsible for your own work. 5) We expect and will demand adult behavior in the classroom, both physical and on-line. We expect to have fun and hope you do too. 6) If there is a problem with the material call upon the instructor first for help. 7) There are no bad questions. Always ask if you are unsure STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) This is not a self-paced course, but requires weekly interaction with the class and the instructor. Like Woody Allen said Most of Life is about showing up. 2) It is your responsibility to read the syllabus and other information provided by the instructor, and to follow the instructions contained therein. 3) If you fail to submit assignment(s) or tests on time, the instructor has the option of not accepting the late work, or accepting the late work with a downgrade penalty.

5 4) You should make every effort to stay on track with the assignments, as it is very difficult to play catch-up. 5) If for any reason you should fall behind in their work, (illness, accident, temporary duty, etc.) contact the instructor immediately. 6) You must complete exams/papers and assignments prior to the end of the scheduled term, or risk being graded zero for that work and run the risk of failure of the course 7) At times, life situations occur where you will need to make hard choices between getting a good grade in a course (or even finishing it) and other priorities in your life, such as a job, family, etc. It is up to each student to make those choices. Occasionally, one will have to make the commendable choice that job or family must take priority and then live with the consequences that has on your studies and GPA. The College has an ethical obligation to ensure that a level playing field is provided for all students, so those who make the hard choices don t get short changed by students who ask for extra time to get their school work done when they haven't made those hard choices. 8) Extensions/Incompletes are NOT a right, but a VERY RARE exception that are granted only in the most extraordinary of situations. If you feel that you will require an extension/incomplete (again, the exception, not the rule), it is your responsibility to contact the instructor BEFORE THE END OF THE COURSE and make this request. In most cases, written third party documentation will be required to support your request. It is at the discretion of the instructor whether an extension/incomplete will be granted and for what length of time it will be granted, with an absolute maximum extension period of 90 days. STUDENT COMPUTER RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) It is a fact of life that we must use computers to complete class work, access presentations and take some tests. You should have a computer, software, and internet access at hand to do this. If you do not, at best consult with the LAC in E-201. There are numerous campus resources available to you. 2) The default software being used is Microsoft Word for text documents and Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations. At a minimum, readers for these programs are downloadable free from the website. 3) The computer ate my homework is not an acceptable excuse. It is a fact of life that computers are not perfectly reliable, and those computers using Windows have a certain reputation. Users should learn how to survive and readily recover from crashed programs and the need to reboot. When creating your own work you should save the document after each page and learn how to recover from computer problems. If worse comes to worse, read the manuals. 4) The instructor generally cannot help you solve your computer problems. Exception problems with our files, in which case the Instructor will help to the best of ability. 5) You are responsible for your own SPAM and viruses. No one should use personal computers, or the Internet for these courses without possessing their own anti-virus software. If you open a strange and get your computer infected with a virus, it is your own doing and your own responsibility. You should learn how to block unwanted .

6 TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES: 1) Unless allowed by the instructor, the use of cell phones, classroom or personal computers, or other electronic communication is not permitted. 2) Cheating via use of telecommunications devices will result in an immediate ZERO for the test involved and may result in further penalties. PROJECTS, ASSIGNMENTS, PORTFOLIOS, SERVICE LEARNING, INTERNSHIPS, ETC. Students are responsible for preparing a written and verbal report on a topic related to health, safety, or the environment as covered in one of the chapters in the textbook, or on a related topic approved by the instructor. The report will be 25% of the final grade. The following guidelines should be observed 1. Students may work individually or in pairs 2. The report format may be for a written report or a verbal presentation. Reports may be submitted in Word format (written) and Power Point (presentation). 3. Sources may be internet or printed. A list of sources must be submitted for instructor approval. 4. Minimum report length is 5 pages and 10 slides for the presentation. This material must consist of your original work not a cut-and-paste from other sources (illustrations on Power Point slides or in reports excepted). Material from other sources can be added at supplemental material SCHEDULE 1. January 29 Selection of partners 2. February 5 Selection of topic for instructor s approval 3. February 19 Preliminary selection of internet and printed sources for instructor s approval 4. March 3 Final selection of internet and printed sources 5. March 17 First draft due for instructor s approval 6. April 7 Final report due GRADING The reports are graded on a 100 point scale. Students receive 10 points for each item on the schedule turned in on time (5 points if late) plus 40 points for the content of the report. OTHER STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION BC COMPUTER ACCOUNTS: Each student is expected to go to IT services and obtain a computer account, BEFORE the second class of the term. They can be reached at You may need to call for an appointment before class for evening classes. Improper use of computer

7 accounts in violation of policies may result in penalties according to College rules. Be aware that ALL online activity is monitored and logged; you have NO right to privacy. COLLEGE WEBSITE You should learn to use the college website to find most student information. If you need to take computer classes to learn to use the internet or other computer programs please check with LAC in. CLASSROOM COPYRIGHT: An implicit copyright of original work not otherwise referenced from others exists for all class materials. Visual or audio recording of class activity is restricted to the College and Instructor. No class material or activity may be recorded or posted on the Internet except by approval of the Instructor. 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 To contact the Physical Sciences and Process Technologies Department call 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 NOTES ON SCHEDULE: A general sixteen-week recommended schedule follows in this document. The instructor will adjust it to meet the details of the specific semester schedule, recognizing variances due to exam schedules, State and Federal Holidays and the availability of such items as a guest speaker.

8 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE: Physical Sciences and Process Technologies Division Chemical Technology, Process Operations 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas COURSE SYLLABUS 17. STATE OF TEXAS WORKFORCE EDUCATION COURSE MANUAL REQUIREMENTS: WECM Course Safety, Health and Environment CIP Rubric Number Course Title Status Semester Credit Hrs Min Cont Hrs Max Cont Hrs PTAC 1408 Course Level: Introductory Safety, Health and Environment I Active Course Description: An overview of safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe the components of a typical plant safety and environmental program and the role of a process technician in relation to safety, health, and the environment; list the safety, health, and environmental equipment used. Lab Recommended CIP Code Description: (Chemical Technology/Technician) Year: 2012 Chapter Readings: Each student should come to class prepared to discuss the chapters assigned for that class. Students may be called upon in random order. All chapters will be discussed for each class. Current Events: Each student should come to class with a current events report about Construction Safety from a credible news source

9 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE: Physical Sciences and Process Technologies Division Chemical Technology, Process Operations 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas COURSE SYLLABUS Week Date PTAC 1408 Safety, Health & Environment Student Tuesday Thursday Activity 1 13-Jan- -Jan- Personal Introductions Chapter 1 Introduction to S, H, & E 2 Chapter 2 Types of Hazards Jan- 22-Jan- Chapter 3 Recognizing Chemical Hazards 1 Chapter 4 Recognizing Biological Hazards Jan- 29-Jan- Chapter 5 Equipment and Energy Hazards 3 Chapter 6 Fire and Explosion Hazards Feb- 5-Feb- Chapter 7-Pressure, Temperature and Radiation Hazards 1 Chapter 8-Hazardous Atmospheres and Respiration Hazards Feb- 12-Feb- Chapter 9 Working Area and Height Hazards 1 Chapter 10 Hearing and Noise Hazards Feb- 19-Feb- Chapter 11 Construction, Maintenance and Tool Hazards 2 Chapter 12 Vehicle and Transportation Hazards Feb- 26-Feb- Chapter 13 Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather Mar- 5-Mar- Chapter 14 Physical Security and Cyber Security 2 Chapter Recognizing Ergonomic Hazards Mar- 12-Mar- Spring Break Mar- 19-Mar- Chapter 16 Recognizing Environmental Hazards 5 Chapter 17 Introduction to Hazard Controls Mar- 26-Mar Mar- 2-Apr- Chapter 17 Introduction to Hazard Controls Chapter 18 Engineering Controls: Alarms and Indicator Systems Chapter 19 Engineering Controls: Process Upset 1 Containment Chapter 20 Administrative Controls Apr- 9-Apr- Chapter 21 Permitting Systems Apr- 16-Apr- Chapter 22 Personal Protective Equipment and First Aid 1 Chapter 23 Monitoring Equipment 2 21-Apr- 23-Apr- Chapter 24 - Solids Handling Equipment Apr- 30-Apr- Final Exam 1