Occupational Health and Safety
4 courses · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
OSH 50 Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of occupational safety and health management. Content includes a review of the historical evolution of occupational safety and health, attributes and responsibilities of the occupational and safety practitioner, and development, implementation and analysis of a typical safety program.
OSH 60 Elements of Industrial Hygiene
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the major subject areas of Industrial Hygiene. Content includes the concept of anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards; effects of toxic agents on the body; measurement of these agents; general methods for their control; as well as State and Federal regulatory requirements.
OSH 62 Physical Hazards
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This class will examine physical hazards in the work environment and methods of control. Curriculum includes a review of key hazards and regulatory requirements associated with human factors e.g., work area layout and planning, machine guarding, electrical safety, materials handling, rigging, conveyors, power tools, personal protective equipment, compressed gases, illumination, and working surfaces. Students will learn effective methods for performing safety observations and inspections.
OSH 67 Comprehensive Regulatory Requirements
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introductory review of the 1970 OSH Act, State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health regulatory requirements, the OSHA inspection process, awareness of life safety, fire safety and building codes and standards, Workers' Compensation laws, and other important regulations as they relate to occupational safety and health management in General Industry and Construction environments. Includes interactive discussion of key regulatory requirements, focusing on employer responsibilities and interpretation of key regulations and techniques to implement an effective, comprehensive occupational safety and health program.