Course Syllabus

Course: CNST 4710    Construction Course Title: Construction Safety

Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing or permission of the Instructor

Classroom: H322

Class Period: T/TH 2:05-3:55 pm

Text: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry by CCH (Latest) or www.osha.gov

Grading Policy: Final Grades for this Course will be based on the following ranges:
     90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, <60 F

     Exams (3)                                                             - 35% (10+10+15)
     Assignments                                                         -5%
     Final Project                                                         - 25%
     Report/Presentation                                            - 25%
     Quizzes, Class works and Class Participation    -10%

Instructor Name: Dr. Gouranga C. Banik, P.E.
Instructor Office: Room H 336

Office Hours: T/TH- 12:30-2:00 pm, 7:00-8:00 pm
Telephone: 678-915-3711 Fax: 678-915-4966 E-mail: gbanik@spsu.edu

Class	Topics	Reading Assignments	Assignments Due
1	Introduction to safety/ Professional Ethics	www.osha.gov	None
2	OSHA act/General duty clause	Ch 4	None
3	Theories of accidents and Human Behavior	Report writing	None
4	Time and cost of injury	Problems	None
5	Insurance Fraud/Workers compensation	Ch 3, handout	Cost of injury
6	Elements of an effective safety program	Ch 6, handout	Hazard identification
7	Measuring safety performance	handout	None
8	Safety cultures and workers zero accidents	handout, www.osha.gov	None
9	Field trip	None	None
10	Test 1	None	Field trip report
11	Fall protection	Ch 17, handout	Report due
12	Fire protection and noise control	Subpart F	Presentation
13	Stairway and ladders	Subpart X	Presentation
14	Tools: Hand and power, PPE	Subpart I and E	Presentation
15	Electrical and power transmission	Subpart K and V	Presentation
16	Welding and cutting, Heat and temperature	Subpart J	Presentation
17	Steel erection	Subpart R	Presentation
18	Concrete and masonry construction	Subpart Q	Presentation
19	Test 2	None	None
20	Materials handling, storage, use and disposal	Subpart H	None
21	Cranes and rigging	Subpart N	Presentation
22	Toxic and hazardous substances	Subpart Z	Presentation
23	Excavation and underground construction	Subpart S	None
24	Managing OSHA inspection/Drug abuse	Handout	None
25	Field trip 2	None	None
26	Equipment maintenance and safety	None	Field trip report
27	Job hazard analysis, Weather precautions	Ch 7, handout	None
28	Multi-employer work site and subcontractors	Ch 20, Ch 21	job hazard problem
29	Confined spaces, Emergency plan, Insurance	Handout	Presentation
30	Test 3 Demolition and blasting	Subpart T and U	Final Project

Catalog Description: A study of construction safety and loss control principles and practices. Topics include project security control. construction accident prevention, safety information sources, weather precautions, emergency planning and OSHA procedures and regulations.

Course Objectives:  This course will provide an in-depth awareness of the principles of safety management in related to construction industry. Each student will develop and write a company safety plan/manual. Safety analysis, measuring safety performance, cost of accident, and accident investigation report along with case study will be discussed. The course will provide a basic overview for OSHA compliance for the construction standards, personal protective equipment, fall, excavation & trenching, heat, electrical and temperature hazard, equipment operation and safety, environmental hazards etc. The course will also emphasize the role of top, middle and first-line management related to safety, zero accidents goal, subcontractor coordination etc.

Course Structure/Approach: Class activities will include lecture/discussion formats integrating class participation, individual problem solving, team problem solving, tests, quizzes, field trips and a final project. Assignment may include problems, library research, papers, class presentations, projects and other special activities. Unnoticed quizzes may be given in the class.

Learning Outcome:

· Understand and aware of critical safety requirements such as fall, confined space, temporary electricity, excavations, struck-by and PPE

· Able to formulate a safety plan for a project

· Able to take preventive and corrective safe actions upon discovering hazards

· Understand the legal and insurance implications for not following safety rules and regulations required by OSHA

Cell Phone and Personal Device Policy: The use of cell phones/PDAs/pagers during class will not be tolerated. Turn them OFF before entering class and they are to remain off until the class is completed. The classroom environment will be treated the same way as if this was a corporate meeting in a large conference room in which your boss was delivering a presentation. He/she would not tolerate their use and a “wise” young employee would probably shy away from their use in order to prevent their discharge from the firm as a result of their rudeness.

Use of cell phone/PDA/Pager/blackberry etc. during class will result in the dismissal of the student from that particular class and the receipt of a “zero” for that class’s particular assignment, exercise, exam, quiz, etc. The second use of the device during class will result in the withdrawal of the student from the class by the instructor. Withdrawal of the student by the instructor after the official “drop date” will result in the grade of a “WF” for the student.

Laptop Computers: The use of laptop computers during the classroom period will be allowed as long as the student is using the laptop to take the notes. No facebook, web surfing, IM, or E-mailing is allowed. If you use your laptop for any purpose than taking notes, you will have to leave the class and it is your responsibility to acquire missed information.

Late or Incomplete Assignment: Late assignments will not be accepted unless approved by the instructor Prior to the due date. Incomplete assignment will also not be accepted. No Exceptions.

Specific Requirements: Each student is expected to behave in a professional way, attending each class session, and participating in an alert, prepared, and relevant manner. The student can expect some direction and help if they are stuck with a problem, but under no circumstances the professor do the work. Plagiarism or any form of cheating violates the academic principles and will not be tolerated.

Class participation is strongly encouraged.  Different ways of participating in class include, but are not limited to:  1) presenting a brief summary of the readings upon the instructor's request;  2) answering correctly specific questions posed by the instructor or other students during the lecture;  or 3) generating active and lively discussion on concepts presented in class.  If participation is not voluntary, the instructor will resort to a random selection of students.

It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to obtain information/notes/assignments from missed classes. Don’t ask instructor to provide for you.

It is advised that all students should carry health insurance and will be responsible for their own medical expenses during the field trip.

After successful completion of the class, you will receive 30-hour OSHA course completion card. 95% attendance and minimum grade C is absolute requirement to receive the OSHA completion card.