Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1408- Section: 50
Safety, Health, and Environment 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Kenneth Ballou
E-mailballoukw@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6418
Office
Location:Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201A
Hours:By Appointment Only
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description An overview of safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks.
Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes 1. Describes the roles, responsibilities, and work environment of a process technician. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions.

2. Demonstrate ability to name basic processes. (PSLO 2); measured by interactive control room lab sessions.

3. Demonstrate ability to identify basic process equipment. (PSLO 2); measured by field lab sessions, class discussions.

4. Demonstrate ability to name basic process equipment systems. (PSO 2); measured by lab using P&ID drawings, class discussions.

5. Describe quality concepts used in process controls in process industries. (PSLO 3); embedded test questions, class discussions.

6. Demonstrate ability to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material.
Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); embedded test questions, class discussions.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes 1. Use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training.
2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.
3. Describe the principles of quality control.
4. Diagram the process control elements in a control loop.
5. Identify basic processes, equipment, and systems to meet industry standards.
6. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.
Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Safety, Health and Environment , Second Edition, Publisher-Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-557249-8
ISBN-10: 0-13-557249-5
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Week 1: Chapter 1-Introduction to Safety, Health and Environmental.

Week 2: Chapter 2-Types of Hazards and their Effects.
Chapter 3-Recognizing Chemical Hazards.

Week 3: Chapter 4-Recognizing Biological Hazards.
Chapter 5-Equipment and Energy Hazards.

Week 4: Chapter 6-Fire and Explosion Hazards

Week 5: Chapter 7-Pressure,Temperature, and Radiation Hazards.

Week 6: Chapter 8-Hazardous Atmospheres and Respirator Hazards.

Week 7: Chapter 9-Working Area and Height Hazards.

Week 8: Chapter 10-Hearing and Noise Hazards.
Chapter 11-Construction,Maintenance and Tool Hazards.

Week 9: Chapter 12-Vehicle and Transportation Hazards

Week 10:Chapter 13-Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather.

Week 11:Chapter 14-Physical Security and Cybersecurity.

Week 12:Chapter 18-Engineering Controls: Alarms & Indicator Systems

Week 13:Chapter 19-Engineering Controls: Process Containment and Process Upset Controls.

Week 14:.Chapter 21- Permitting Systems.
Chapter 22- Personal Protective Equipment & First Aid.

Week 15:Chapter 24-Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response Equipment.

Week 16:Final Exam.
Major Assignments
Schedule		 Week 1 Chapter 1-Introduction to Safety, Health and Environmental. End of chapter questions due by end of week.

Week 2 Chapter 2-Types of Hazards and their Effects.
Chapter 3-Recognizing Chemical Hazards.
End of chapter questions due by end of week.

Week 3 Chapter 4-Recognizing Biological Hazards.
Chapter 5-Equipment and Energy Hazards.
End of chapter questions due by end of week.

Week 4 Review for Exam 1. Exam 1 (Chapters 1-5)
Chapter 6-Fire and Explosion Hazards.
End of chapter questions due by end of week.

Week 5 Chapter 7-Pressure,Temperature, and Radiation Hazards.
End of chapter questions due by end of week.

Week 6 Chapter 8-Hazardous Atmospheres and Respirator Hazards.
End of chapter questions due by end of week.

Week 7 Chapter 9-Working Area and Height Hazards.
Review for Exam 2. Exam 2 (Chapters 6-9)
End of chapter 9 questions due before taking Exam 2.

Week 8 Chapter 10-Hearing and Noise Hazards.
Chapter 11-Construction,Maintenance and Tool Hazards.
End of chapter questions due by end of spring break week.

Week 9 Chapter 12-Vehicle and Transportation Hazards.

Week 10 Chapter 13-Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather.
End of chapter questions due by end of week.

Week 11 Chapter 14-Physical Security and Cybersecurity.
Exam 3 Review. Exam 3 (Chapters 10-14)
End of chapter 14 questions due before taking exam.

Week 12 Chapter 18-Engineering Controls: Alarms & Indicator Systems
End of chapter questions due by end of week.

Week 13 Chapter 19-Engineering Controls: Process Containment and Process Upset Controls
End of chapter questions due by end of week.

Week 14 .Chapter 21- Permitting Systems.
Chapter 22- Personal Protective Equipment & First Aid.
End of chapters questions due by end of week.

Week 15 Chapter 24-Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response Equipment.
Review for Exam 4. Exam 4 (Chapters 18, 19, 21, 22 & 24)
End of chapter questions due before taking exam.

Week 16 Final Exam Prep/Final Exam
Final Exam Date December 6, 2021 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 9, 2021 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Attendance/Participation - 20%, Assignments - 25%, Chapter Exams 25%, Final Exam 30%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies 1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class.
2. Assignments must be completed on time. Completed assignments may be hand written or typed in a Word
document.
3. Cell Phone use is not permitted in the classroom or lab except during breaks.
4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day.
Attendance Policy Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Missing a day of lecture can possible cause you to drop a letter grade on tests.
1. Tardiness: Tardiness (more than 5 mins), for lectures or labs, 4 Tardies will count as an Absence.
2. Absences: NOTE: Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for an illness that requires you to stay home or a death in your immediate family. 5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
E-mail:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.