PBH 303 - Occupational Health and Safety

2 Hour(s)
Work has an impact on physical and psychological health. In this course students will gain an understanding of the current state of occupational health and safety in the United States and globally and underlying theories of accident causation. Students will explore the enforcement of laws regulating occupational safety and health, physical and psychological hazards facing employees, and the roles of workers, employers and public health professionals in today’s complex work environments. New challenges in occupational health and safety, such as MRSA in the workplace and emergency preparedness, will also be addressed.

FA
Prerequisite(s): PBH 101
Corequisite: PBH 302