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BOS 3401, Construction Safety 1

Course Description Overview of key issues and practices related to the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession in the construction industry. Examines construction standards, identification and control of hazards common to the construction industry, and tools necessary for successful management of OSH related efforts.

Course Textbook Johnson, D. (2013). DeWALT construction safety and OSHA handbook. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar.

Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Examine regulatory standards and laws related to occupational safety and health in the construction industry. 2. Describe occupational safety and health related regulatory practices in the U.S. as they apply to the construction

industry. 3. Evaluate injury, illness, and fatality trends in the construction industry. 4. Apply the principles of risk assessment and hazard analysis as they relate to evaluating construction hazards. 5. Recommend methods for controlling common workplace hazards in the construction industry. 6. Apply appropriate management tools necessary for successful development and implementation of occupational

safety and health related efforts. 7. Apply appropriate tools necessary to influence management decision making in support of occupational safety

and health related efforts. 8. Examine strategies for dealing with workforce diversity in assuring safe and healthful worksites.

Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit.

Course Structure

1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit.

2. Unit Lessons: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses unit material. 3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the

textbook. Unit VII Reading Assignment contains an outside source in addition to the textbook. Suggested Readings are listed in Units I, II, IV, VI, VII, and VIII study guides to aid students in their course of study. The readings themselves may or may not be provided in the course, but students are encouraged to read the resources listed if the opportunity arises as they have valuable information that expands upon the lesson material. Students will not be tested on their knowledge of the Suggested Readings.

4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided in Units III and V to aid students in their course of study.

5. Unit Assessments: This course contains eight Unit Assessments, one to be completed at the end of each unit. Assessments are composed of multiple-choice questions and written response questions.

6. Unit Assignments: Students are required to submit for grading Unit Assignments in Units IV, V, VI, and VIII. Specific information and instructions regarding these assignments are provided below. Grading rubrics are included with the Unit IV, V, VI, and VIII Assignments. Specific information about accessing these rubrics is provided below.

BOS 3401, Construction Safety Course Syllabus

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7. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content related questions.

8. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates.

CSU Online Library There is a virtual library with resources, including both journals and ebooks, to support your program and your course at Columbia Southern University. eResources are accessible 24 hours a day/7 days a week from the CSU Online Library gateway page. To access the library, log into myCSU, and then click on CSU Online Library. Resources are organized in the library by title, but if you click on Research Guides, you will find eResources arranged by subject. The Library Reference service is available 7 days a week; you can reach CSU’s virtual librarians by emailing [email protected]. These professional librarians will be glad to help you develop your research plan or to assist you in any way in finding relevant, appropriate, and timely information. Librarian responses may occur within minutes or hours, but it will never take more than 24 hours for a librarian to send a response to the email address you have provided. Replies to reference requests may include customized keyword search strategies, links to videos, research guides, screen captures, attachments, a phone call, live screen sharing, and meeting room appointments, as well as other forms of instruction.

Unit Assignments Unit IV Research Paper Topic In this course, you are asked to prepare a Research Paper on a construction-related fall accident. To prepare you for the Research Paper, you will need to gain some knowledge and familiarity of construction accidents. Search the Internet, the CSU Online Library, safety organizations, or use an accident you are familiar with to complete the following: Write at least two pages of your initial thoughts about the accident. Include the following elements:

 Briefly summarize the accident.

 Discuss your initial thoughts about the cause of the accident.

 Include a cover page and a reference page.

Format your paper topic using APA style. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism. The accident must be a construction accident. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit V Article Review For this assignment, choose a peer-reviewed article to review. Use the databases within the CSU Online Library, or use another source that contains peer-reviewed articles. The purpose of this assignment is for you to practice reviewing articles that contribute to the industry. The authors of these articles are researchers and professionals who have shared or experimented with ideas that demonstrate potential to improve the industry. As a professional in the industry, it is in your best interest to review the literature and trends. This provides you with the opportunity to read about what was successful and how it was accomplished. In addition, this assignment allows you to analyze what was unsuccessful, how you can improve it, or at least how you can avoid repeating the mistakes of others. You can use these skills to contribute to research papers and other scholarly writings. As you read the article you choose for this assignment, consider the following questions:

 How could the topic of this article apply to your personal or professional life?

 How could it apply to an organization you have observed?

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The article you choose must meet the following requirements:

 be peer reviewed

 relate to the concepts within this course (Try to choose an article that contributes to your research paper.)

 be at least 10 pages in length The writing you submit must meet the following requirements:

 be three pages in length

 identify the main topic/question

 identify the author’s intended audience

 describe what you took away from the article Format your Article Review using APA style. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism. Be sure to include a cover page. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit VI Research Paper Outline By now, you have had the opportunity to review research topics regarding falls in construction, select one, and briefly reflect on the topic. In order to stay on track and continue making progress on the Unit VIII Research Paper, prepare an outline with the major headings or topic sentences. An outline is a great way to provide organization for papers and projects. For this assignment, it is not intended for you to write an accident analysis or investigation. You may use an accident(s) to support your research, but it cannot be the focus of your paper. Your outline should include the following:

 cover page,

 the topic,

 one paragraph that describes the importance of the topic, and

 at least four major headings in outline form. (You do not have to include more than the heading.)

APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed. You do NOT have to commit to the details of your outline until the Research Paper is finished. As you continue to research the topic and draft the paper, the organization of your thoughts (i.e., the details of the outline) may evolve. That is expected and acceptable. To organize those thoughts, it is a good idea to begin with an outline. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit VIII Research Paper Falls are one of the leading causes of death and injuries in the construction industry. Your final assignment is to write a research paper on falls in construction. It is not intended for you to write an accident analysis or a paper on OSHA. Your paper should use an accident(s) to support your research, but should not be the focus of your paper. It is also not necessary to give the name of an injured person, describe the effect on family, and give the OSHA violation and fine amount, etc., as they are not desired in this paper. An acceptable example would be falls from ladders, to include:

1. What are the common causative factors? 2. What does data indicate? 3. What are the effective proven corrective measures?

Always remember the most important aspect of a research paper is the summary analysis by the writer of the research.

 Your Paper must be a minimum of five pages in length not including the cover page or reference page.

 APA format is required. Be sure to have in text citations and more than one or two references. The Unit VIII Research Paper is 30% of your final grade.

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Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

APA Guidelines CSU requires that students use APA style for papers and projects. Therefore, the APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed. Students can find CSU’s Citation Guide in the myCSU Student Portal by clicking on the “Citation Resources” link in the “Learning Resources” area of the myCSU Student Portal. This document includes examples and sample papers and provides information on how to contact the CSU Success Center.

Blackboard Grading Rubrics Assignment Rubrics One or more assignments in this course utilizes a Blackboard Grading Rubric. A rubric is a tool that lists evaluation criteria and can help you organize your efforts to meet the requirements of an assignment. Your professor will use the Blackboard Grading Rubric to assign points and provide feedback for the assignment. You are encouraged to view the assignment rubric before submitting your work. This will allow you to review the evaluation criteria as you prepare your assignments. You may access the rubric in “My Grades” through the “Tools” button in your course menu. Click the “View Rubric” link to see the evaluation criteria for the assignment. Upon receiving your assignment grade, you may view your grade breakdown and feedback in the rubric.

CSU Grading Rubrics for Papers/Projects and Assessments The Learning Resource area of the myCSU Student Portal provides the rubrics, and information on how to use them, for written response questions in Unit Assessments, and Research Papers/Projects. The course writing assignments will be graded based on the CSU Grading Rubric for all types of writing assignments, unless otherwise specified within assignment instructions. In addition, all papers will be submitted for electronic evaluation to rule out plagiarism. Course projects will contain project-specific grading criteria defined in the project directions. To view the rubrics, click the Academic Policies link on the Course Menu or access them through the CSU Grading Rubric link found in the Learning Resources area of the myCSU Student Portal.

Communication Forums These are non-graded discussion forums that allow you to communicate with your professor and other students. Participation in these discussion forums is encouraged, but not required. You can access these forums with the buttons in the Course Menu. Instructions for subscribing/unsubscribing to these forums are provided below. Once you have completed Unit VIII, you MUST unsubscribe from the forum; otherwise, you will continue to receive e-mail updates from the forum. You will not be able to unsubscribe after your course end date. Click here for instructions on how to subscribe/unsubscribe and post to the Communication Forums. Ask the Professor This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content questions. Questions may focus on Blackboard locations of online course components, textbook or course content elaboration, additional guidance on assessment requirements, or general advice from other students. Questions that are specific in nature, such as inquiries regarding assessment/assignment grades or personal accommodation requests, are NOT to be posted on this forum. If you have questions, comments, or concerns of a non- public nature, please feel free to email your professor. Responses to your post will be addressed or emailed by the professor within 48 hours.

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Before posting, please ensure that you have read all relevant course documentation, including the syllabus, assessment/assignment instructions, faculty feedback, and other important information. Student Break Room This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication on this forum should always maintain a standard of appropriateness and respect for your fellow classmates. This forum should NOT be used to share assessment answers.

Grading

Unit Assessments (8 @ 2%) = 16% Unit IV Research Paper Topic = 18% Unit V Article Review = 18% Unit VI Research Paper Outline = 18% Unit VIII Research Paper = 30% Total = 100%

Course Schedule/Checklist (PLEASE PRINT) The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted.

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BOS 3401, Construction Safety Course Schedule

By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. Please keep this schedule for reference as you progress through your course.

Unit I Introduction to OSHA, Workplace Safety, and Worker Compensation

Review:  Unit Study Guide

Read:

 Chapter 1: Workplace Safety—Tragedy to Progress  Chapter 2: Introduction to OSHA  Chapter 3: Workers’ Compensation Insurance  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide

Submit:  Assessment

Notes/Goals:

Unit II Safety and Health Programs

Review:  Unit Study Guide

Read:

 Chapter 4: Safety and Health Programs, pp. 29-49  Chapter 5: Job Hazard Analysis, pp. 37-41  Chapter 6: Safety and Health Training, pp. 43-50  Chapter 12: Safety Management Systems, pp. 179-183  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide

Submit:  Assessment

Notes/Goals:

Unit III General Safety and Health Provisions

Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 7: OSHA Regulations and Safe Work Practices, pp. 51-56  Chapter 8: Safety Inspections, pp. 159-162  Chapter 11: Emergency Action Plan, pp. 173

Submit:  Assessment

Notes/Goals:

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Unit IV PPE, Fire Protection, Material Handling, and Tools

Review:  Unit Study Guide

Read:

 Chapter 7: OSHA Regulations and Safe Work Practices, pp. 56-59, PPE; pp. 60-62, Fire Prevention; pp. 62-66, Material Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal; p. 62, Highway Work Zones; pp. 66-72, Tools—Hand and Power

 Suggested Reading: See Study Guide

Submit:  Assessment  Research Paper Topic

Notes/Goals:

Unit V Welding and Electrical Safety, Scaffold, Ladders, and Stairs

Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 7: OSHA Regulations and Safe Work Practices, pp. 72-75, Welding and Cutting; pp. 75-77,

Arc Welding; pp. 77-80, Electrical; pp. 80-93, Scaffolds; pp. 154-158, Stairways and Ladders

Submit:  Assessment  Article Review

Notes/Goals:

Unit VI Cranes, Demolition, Excavation, and Concrete

Review:  Unit Study Guide

Read:

 Chapter 7: OSHA Regulations and Safe Work Practices, pp. 115-119, Cranes; pp. 120-121, Motor Vehicles and Mechanized Equipment; pp. 121-128, Excavations; pp. 128-131, Concrete and Masonry Construction; pp. 140-144, Underground Construction; pp. 144-150, Demolition

 Suggested Reading: See Study Guide

Submit:  Assessment  Research Paper Outline

Notes/Goals:

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Unit VII Accident Investigation and Workplace Violence

Review:  Unit Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 9: Fundamentals of Accident and Incident Investigations, pp. 163-168  Workplace Violence: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/workplaceviolence/  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide

Submit:  Assessment

Notes/Goals:

Unit VIII Steel Erection and Fall Protection

Review:  Unit Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 7: OSHA Regulations and Safe Work Practices, pp. 94-115, Fall Protection; pp. 132-140,

Steel Erection  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide

Submit:  Assessment  Research Paper

Notes/Goals: