Construction Safety Management
CNST 3205
General
Course Instructor:
Dr. Lee Hart
Course Time:
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday
Office Hours:
By appointment via email to blackboard, will respond within 24 hrs
Office location:
111D T1
Contact Information: [email protected] Course Description This course introduces students to OSHA regulations and industry practices related to creating
and maintaining safe construction sites. At the completion of the course students who attend
ALL classes will be eligible to receive an OSHA 30 Hour Course Completion Card. Course Prerequisite
CNST 3301 Construction Equipment and Methods Textbook CFR 1926 – Code of Federal Regulations for Construction. This book can be purchased from the
instructor at a significant discount. “Safe by Accident” by Aubrey Daniels Learning Objectives
Upon the completion of the course students will demonstrate the ability to:
• Describe OSHA’s mission and Employee’s Rights & Responsibilities under the Act.
• Describe the process of an OSHA inspection
• Describe the types and severity of penalties imposed on violators
• Describe fundamental safe practices commonly implemented on construction sites
• Describe ways employers can manage Safety & Health In addition to the learning objectives above, this course is emphasizing Ethics, Safety, and
Oral/Written Communication. Grading: Assessments 50%
Final Exam 50%
Course Letter Grades: 90-­‐100 A 80-­‐89 B 70-­‐79 C 60-­‐69 D 0-­‐59 F Week # Class Intro 1 Introduction to OSHA Topic Time & Notes 2 Hours Quiz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Recordkeeping Ladders/Stairways Fall Protection Scaffolds Aerial/Scissor Lifts Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Health Hazards – H2S
Global Harmonized System
Hazard Communication
2 Hours, Quiz 2 Hours, Quiz 2 Hours, Quiz 2 Hours, Quiz 2 Hours, Quiz 2 Hours, Quiz 2 Hours, Quiz 9 10 Trench/Excavations
Confined Spaces
Hand/Power Tools Electrical Focus Four – Struck By 2 Hours, Quiz 11 12 13 2 Hours, Quiz 2 Hours, Quiz 2 Hours, Quiz 2 Hours, Quiz Focus Four – Caught in/or Between Flagger/Traffic Control
Powered Industrial Trucks/Forklifts
Material Handling
Academic Honesty: The instructor reserves the right to adjust letter grades, upward only, based on individual
attendance and class participation if numerical grade warrants such consideration. Students who
violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including
the possibility of failure in the course and dismissal from The University. Since dishonesty
harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of The University, policies on scholastic
dishonesty will be strictly enforced. Students with Disabilities: University of Houston provides, upon request, appropriate academic adjustments for qualified
students with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability (physical or cognitive) who
requires academic accommodations should contact the Center for Students with Disabilities
(713/743-5400) for more assistance. Exam Policy: Exams will include material covered in class discussions and homework assignments. Exam make-up
will be given only in the event of a verified emergency or doctor-verified sickness. The student is
responsible for all reading assignments and class handouts whether or not covered in class or listed
on the syllabus. Course/Instructor Evaluation:
A Start-Stop-Continue survey and a course/instructor evaluation will be conducted at the middle
and the end of this semester. Any suggestions you have on improving the course, however, are
welcome throughout the semester.
2 For detailed information about Disabilities, Religious Holy Days, the Academic Calendar, and
Academic Honesty, and other information, please visit the following website: http://www.uh.edu/provost/stu/stu_syllabsuppl.html 3