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COURSE MODULES

Introduction

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Assignments Worksheet

Module 1: The Basics

What is a Hazard?
What is Exposure?
The Six-Step Process

Module 2: Hazard Categories

Four General Hazard Areas (MEEE)
Thirteen Hazard Categories

Module 3: Identifying Hazards

Informal and Formal Observation
Comprehensive surveys
Interviewing techniques
Workplace inspections

Module 4: Analyzing the Workplace

Job Hazard Analysis
Change Analysis
Process Hazard Analysis
Phase Hazard Analysis

Module 5: Controlling Hazards

The Hierarchy of Controls
Engineering controls
Management controls
Interim measures

Module 6: Problem Solving

Solving safety problems
Understanding problems
Getting the facts
Mind mapping
Brainstorming

Module 7: Effective Recommendations

What is an "effective" recommendation
Answering Five Key Questions

Quiz Answers

Submit Assignments and Evaluation

Extended response assignments
Course evaluation
Certificate information

Course Appendix

Appendix A: Meet Your Instructor
Appendix B: Tips on Completing Assignments

Resources

OSHA Expert and Technical Advisor Software

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