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Department: ENGR | Course Number: 4381 | Course Name: Safety and Violence |

Prof. Albert V. Condello III | Term: Spring 2014:1/13-5/10 | CRN: 21792 |

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Learning Objectives |

DEPARTMENT of ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYSAFETY & FIRE PROGRAMViolence and Safety (Workplace Violence Prevention)Spring 2014 (Crn# 21792)ENGR 4381Catalog Description: Violence and Safety (3-3-0)This course will teach what are the major causes and types of workplace violence, their warning signs and how to prevent it. Upon completion of this learning event, the participants will demonstrate knowledge of workplace violence, the different types and sources, and the methods used to prevent workplace violence according to OSHA recommendations and other sources. The design of this course will assist the employer when dealing with various Federal, State and Local Criminal Laws.Prerequisite(s): Junior-year standing.

Course Objective: Course provides a comprehensive overview of the workplace security issues and the aspects of workplace violence. Expected Course Outcomes: 1. Students will develop an understanding of the mechanisms used to provide a secure workplace for the workforce. 2. Students will describe in writing the safe guards use to provide workplace

security. 3. Students will extract information regarding workplace security and be able to identify security hazard. 4. Students will describe verbally and in writing the potential health of not providing a secure workplace. 5. Students will delineate in writing the common areas of concern regarding workplace violence. 6. Students must be able to identify areas of concern regarding violence and those that perpetrate it. 7. Students will gain the skills to address...