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CFM 345

Construction Safety Management

Civil and Construction Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Protecting the lives and well being of employees is a value. Students learn safety requirements and responsibilities in construction; the cost and impact of accidents; accident investigation; safety inspection; hazards analysis; record keeping; and instituting a culture of safety.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Title

Safety

Learning Outcome

Create a safety program as part of a team utilizing course materials and OSHA regulations for use in a construction company.

Title

OSHA

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate ability to navigate OSHA's 1926 document in order to determine regulatory compliance of projects

Title

Safety Risks

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate ability to identify safety risks on jobsites.

Title

EMR and Insurance

Learning Outcome

Determine the financial impacts of experience modification rates (EMR) and worker's compensation insurance premiums and how it affects the profitability of construction companies.