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Department of
Environmental and Occupational Health
In Class Course Name: Safety and Health Administration Prefix & Number: PHC 6354
Online Class Course Name: HSE Management and Administration Prefix & Number: PHC 6345
Semester: Spring 2015 Version Date: 4 JAN 2015 Course
Description: A study of techniques and administrative practices which are instrumental in the initiation and maintenance of programs and procedures that are geared to prevent and reduce work related injuries, illnesses, and discomfort.
Credit hours: 2 for PHC 6354 and 3 for PHC 6345
Pre-Requisites: None
Co-Requisites: None
Location: COPH 2022 for PHC 6354
Instructor Information:
Instructor 1 Thomas E. Bernard
College of Public Health EOH Dept., Room #1106 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612-3805 Office Hours: Monday 3-5 PM Wednesday 4-6 PM By Appointment (813) 974-6629 tbernard@health.usf.edu
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Tech
Assistance
Use the Tech Assistance button on the course website. The Tech Assistance button links to the Technical Support page of the Office of Educational Technology & Assessment website at: http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/eta/techsupport.html
Select from any of the available options. Students will receive a reply WITHIN 24 hours via phone or email based on student preference.
During Exams: Technical assistance for exams is supported by ETA. The phone number will be posted on the course website.
Online Course Technical Requirements:
Students in all online public health courses are expected to meet the basic
technology requirements to successfully participate in their courses. Failure to meet these requirements may cause problems accessing the course materials.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure all requirements are met prior to the start of the semester.
http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/eta/students_tech_requirements.htm Special Technology Requirements for this course:
None
Pre-requisite technology skills: None
Required Materials:
None. Recommended
Materials: Some material will be posted for your sole use and is to be destroyed (not retained by you or others in any form) at the end of the class. These include, but are not limited to, the following materials.
Material from F. A. Manuele. Advanced Safety Management. Hoboken NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
Malcolm Baldridge Award Package
ANSI Z10 - 2012: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems ANSI Z10 - 2005: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems ISO 9001 – 2008: Quality management systems – Requirements
ISO 14001 – 2004: Environmental management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use
Injury and Illness Database
Course Format: This course consists of 16 units. Required work is intended to promote the student’s synthesis of the materials presented, and will include quizzes for each unit, preparing written assignments for groups of units, preparing a final project, and taking a final exam.
For the in-class section, there will be group work activities, and active discussion among students is encouraged.
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Learning Objectives:
(Objectives must be numbered)
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Be able to identify how each aspect of developing safety and health programs works as an integral part of the entire effort.
2. Understand the role of the ANSI Z-10 standard and its applicability in a work-place environment. 3. Learn how to integrate best practices for the prevention of serious injuries in your workplace. 4. Understand the steps involved to implementing a successful safety management system. 5. Be able to identify the essential components of communicating about risks during a crisis, and
understand the role of environmental safety & health professionals.
6. Learn how ethics are integrated into a successful safety management system. 7. Be able to compare the strategies and methods used to evaluate human health
8. Have an understanding of the history of health administration and management and how it relates to current policies and procedures.
Assessment Strategies:
(Strategies must be numbered)
1. Participation:
Students are expected to complete all assigned readings and other preparation activities as scheduled and be fully engaged in class (or discussion board) activities.
2. Quizzes:
There will be an objective question quiz on the assigned readings and must be completed before each Wednesday at 6 PM.
3. Unit Discussion Activity Write-up:
In-Class: Assigned students will summarize the class activities for distribution to all students. Online students will complete a report on the unit discussion topics.
4. Final Project:
Students should display a graduate-caliber paper on an assigned topic. 5. Final Exam:
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This course meets the following MPH Core Competencies.
Competency
Learning
Objectives
Assessment
Strategies
Relate the history of health, safety and environmental health issues tocurrent practices and policies
1, 8 2, 3, 4, 5
Communicate orally and in writing relevant information concerning health, safety and environmental health issues
3, 5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Identify scientific, cultural, political and ethical practices and decisions
that may have adverse effects on at-risk human populations or the sensitive ecosystems on each geographical scale
6 2, 3, 4, 5
Decide between alternatives, or strategies, to minimize or alleviate adverse health, safety and environmental impacts
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 2, 3, 4, 5
This course meets the following Interdisciplinary/Cross-cutting Competencies. Collaborate with communication and informatics specialists in the
process of design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs (Communication and Informatics)
3, 5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Engage in dialogue and learning from others to advance public health goals (Leadership)
3, 5, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Demonstrate team building, negotiation, and conflict management
skills (Leadership)
3, 5, 7 2, 3, 4, 5 Apply basic principles of ethical analysis (e.g. the Public Health Code
of Ethics, human rights framework, other moral theories) to issues of public health practice and policy (Professionalism)
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Grading Scale and
Criteria: Grading Scale: 90% and above = A 80-<90% = B 70-<80% = C 60-<70% = D Less than 60% = F
Grading Policies: The final grade for the course is based upon total percentage scores of unit quizzes (40%), activity reports (20%), final project (25%), and final exam (15%). Totals will be rounded to the ones place in determining final grade.
COURSE POLICIES Online Attendance &
Participation: For PHC 6354, attendance is mandatory for specified meeting dates.See Institutional Policies section for Emergency Preparedness for Academic Continuity.
Permission to Use
Lectures: All unauthorized recordings of class are prohibited. Recordings that accommodate individual student needs must be approved in advance and may be used for personal use during the semester only; redistribution is prohibited.
Instructor Expectations: • You must read and understand this entire syllabus for this course. You are responsible for complying with all requirements of the course.
• The reminders we post concerning due dates and group activities are done only as a courtesy. It is your responsibility to be aware of due dates. You are responsible for complying with all requirements of the course.
• We happily will clarify any issues concerning the syllabus and schedule when asked.
• There are no makeup quizzes or due dates. Should you have any concerns with the course and schedule, you must inform us by the end of the second week of class.
• As a graduate student, a high level of professionalism and maturity is expected of you in all aspects of this course. We expect that you will communicate in this fashion with us and your peers. All personal issues, including issues regarding grades, should be directed to the instructor, not to the Discussion Board or other public forum.
• We rely on you to perform in accordance with the highest academic standards. All work should be submitted in compliance with specific instructions provided, as well as APA guidelines. Your written work should be properly presented, and all references should come from a peer-reviewed journal or a creditable source, not from entities such as Wikipedia.
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• We have a strong policy regarding plagiarism. All written work is sent through “TurnItIn” or equivalent, which sends its report to us. Any instance of plagiarism may result in a grade of “FF.”
• All your work must be submitted on time; no late work will be accepted.
Incomplete Policy: COPH policy:
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Course Calendar
Topic Schedule – Spring 2015
Date Unit Topic(s) Text Readings & Assignments
Jan 7 0 Introduction and Overview Jan 14 1 Quality Management Concepts ISO 9000 and 14000
Ch. 1 and 2 ISO Primer
Malcolm Baldridge Award Posted Standards
Jan 21 2 OSHA Safety and Health Programs
OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
Readings Posted Links
Jan 28 3 Injury Prevention Concepts Ch. 3 and 4
Feb 4 4 ANSI Z-10: Sections 1 and 2 ANSI Z-10: Sections 1 and 2
Feb 11 5 ANSI Z-10: Section 3 Ch. 5 and 6
Feb 18 6 ANSI Z-10: Section 4 Ch. 7, 8, 9, 10
Feb 25 7 Injury and Illness Database Analysis Readings
Mar 4 Spring Break
Mar 11 8 ANSI Z-10: Section 5 Ch. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Mar 18 9 ANSI Z-10: Section 6 Ch. 17, 18, 19
Mar 25 10 ANSI Z-10: Section 7 Ch. 20
Apr 1 11 NIOSH Total Worker Health Readings
Apr 8 12 AIHA Value Strategy Readings
Apr 15 13 Policy Fundamentals Readings
Apr 22 14 Risk Communication Ethics Readings
Apr 29 15 Final Due
PHC 6354: Mandatory Meeting Schedule – Spring 2015
Date Units Topic
Jan 7 0 Introduction and Overview Jan 28 1 - 3 Program Management Systems
Feb 25 4 – 7 ANSI Z-10: Sections 1 to 4; Injury and Illness Data Analysis Mar 25 8 – 10 ANSI Z-10: Sections 5 to 7
Apr 8 11 – 12 TWH and Value Strategy
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Additional Course Information
• Review the “Instructor Expectations’ section of this syllabus. Be aware that there are no changes to the due dates – you must take the quizzes, give group presentations, and hand in assignments on the dates offered. There are no make-ups.
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All class and lecture material is the intellectual property of the instructor and students are not permitted to copy, duplicate, or distribute any course materials, in any manner, including electronic or paper documents or lectures or presentations.INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
The most recent version of the Institutional Policies information can be found on the Academic Affairs Forms page at http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/forms.html
(Fall 2012)
Student Handbook: http://www.sa.usf.edu/dean/docs/full handbook.pdf
Student Conduct: USF Student Rights/Responsibilities: http://www.sa.usf.edu/srr/page.asp?id=81
USF Student Code of Conduct: http://www.sa.usf.edu/srr/page.asp?id=88
Disruption of Academic
Process/Academic Integrity of Students:
Disruption of the academic process and violations of the policies regarding academic integrity will not be tolerated. Review USF policies on Disruption of the Academic Process and the Academic Integrity of Students at:
http://generalcounsel.usf.edu/regulations/pdfs/regulation-usf3.025.pdf
Academic Dishonesty/ Plagiarism:
Plagiarism will not be tolerated and is grounds for failure. Review USF Academic Dishonesty and Disruption of Academic Process Policy at:
Undergraduate:
http://www.ugs.usf.edu/pdf/cat1112/20112012.pdf#page=62
Graduate:
http://www.grad.usf.edu/inc/linked-files/USF_Grad_Catalog_2011-2012.pdf#page=39
The University of South Florida has an account with an automated plagiarism detection service (TurnItIn), which allows instructors and students to submit student assignments to be checked for plagiarism. I (the instructor) reserve the right to 1) request that assignments be submitted as electronic files and 2) submit students’ assignments to TurnItIn, or 3) request students to submit their assignments to
TurnItIn through myUSF. Assignments are compared automatically with a database
of journal articles, web articles, the internet and previously submitted papers. The instructor receives a report showing exactly how a student’s paper was plagiarized.
With the transition to Canvas, a different detection service may be available. This may or will be used as an alternative. Information will be available through the Canvas website.
NOTE: An institution may not release a paper to a plagiarism detection software without the student’s prior consent unless all personally identifiable information has been removed, such as a student’s name, social security number, student number, etc.. Note that a paper/essay is considered an educational record and an institution may not ask a student to waive their rights under FERPA for the purpose of
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submitting papers to a plagiarism detection software.
For more information about Plagiarism and SafeAssign, visit:
Plagiarism tutorial:
http://davon.etg.usf.edu/share/plagiarism/story.htmlSafeAssign: http://media.c21te.usf.edu/pdf/student/bbstud_subsafeassgn.pdf
Cheating Statement: The USF College of Public Health expects students to maintain academic honesty in all courses. By virtue of being registered in an public health course, students agree to refrain from cheating. If cheating in any form (academic dishonesty) is detected, appropriate action will be taken. (Refer to USF Academic Dishonesty Policy). Undergraduate: http://www.ugs.usf.edu/pdf/cat1112/20112012.pdf#page=67 Graduate: http://www.grad.usf.edu/inc/linked-files/USF_Grad_Catalog_2011-2012.pdf#page=39 Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures: http://www.ugs.usf.edu/pdf/cat1112/08acapol.pdf Special Accommodations:
Students in need of academic accommodations for a disability may consult with the office of Services for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate
accommodations. Students are required to give reasonable notice (typically 5 working days) prior to requesting an accommodation.
Students with Disabilities Services: http://www.sds.usf.edu/ Students: http://www.sds.usf.edu/students.asp Faculty: http://www.sds.usf.edu/faculty.asp Holidays and Religious Observances: http://generalcounsel.usf.edu/policies-and-procedures/pdfs/policy-10-045.pdf Emergency Preparedness:
In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific
communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information.
Student Grievance Procedure:
Review USF Academic Grievance Policy at:
http://generalcounsel.usf.edu/policies-and-procedures/pdfs/policy-10-002.pdf
Undergraduate:
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Graduate
http://www.grad.usf.edu/inc/linked-files/USF_Grad_Catalog_2011-2012.pdf#page=48
Student assistance is provided by Division of Student Affairs, Office of the Student Ombudsman.
http://www.sa.usf.edu/ombudsman
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Library Resources: USF Library Resources and Services: http://www.lib.usf.edu/
Shimberg Health Sciences Library: http://library.hsc.usf.edu/
Shimberg Health Sciences Library Tutorials: http://library.hsc.usf.edu/ (follow links under ‘Instructional Services’ section)
Creating Citations & Using Refworks:
http://guides.lib.usf.edu/CitingSources
APA Citation Style
Guide & Tutorial
(Undergraduates):
Style Guide:
http://eta.health.usf.edu/publichealth/APAstyle.pdfTutorial:
http://eta.health.usf.edu/publichealth/APApresentation/player.html Netiquette
(online communication etiquette for online courses):
http://eta.health.usf.edu/publichealth/standards/syllabus/Online_Netiquette.pdf
Plagiarism & Safe Assign:
See Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism Section
