Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1408 (Section: 50, CRN: 91889)
Safety, Health, and Environment 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Kenneth Ballou
Email balloukw@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6418
Office Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201A
Office Hours By Appointment Only
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description An overview of safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks.
Required 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
Additional Materials/Resources

There is a hard hat kit required to be purchased by all students (both PTAC and INST).  Below is the link to purchase the PPE kit.

Electronics/Instrumentation Kit (touchnet.com)

Students MUST use the hard hat purchased with the kit. They cannot use their own from other locations.
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes Describe the components of a typical plant safety and environmental program and the role of a process technician in relation to safety, health and the environment.  Identify the functionality of safety, health and environmental equipment used.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
•Use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training.
•Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.
•Describe the principles of quality control.
•Diagram the process control elements in a control loop.
•Identify basic processes, equipment, and systems to meet industry standards.
•Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry
Lecture Topics Outline Chapter 1-Introduction to Safety, Health and Environmental.
Chapter 2-Types of Hazards and their Effects. Chapter 3-Recognizing Chemical Hazards.
Chapter 4-Recognizing Biological Hazards. Chapter 5-Equipment and Energy Hazards.
Chapter 6-Fire and Explosion Hazards
Chapter 7-Pressure, Temperature, and Radiation Hazards.
Chapter 8-Hazardous Atmospheres and Respirator Hazards.
Chapter 9-Working Area and Height Hazards.
Chapter 10-Hearing and Noise Hazards. Chapter 11-Construction,Maintenance and Tool Hazards.
Chapter 12-Vehicle and Transportation Hazards
Chapter 13-Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather.
Chapter 14-Physical Security and Cybersecurity.
Chapter 18-Engineering Controls: Alarms & Indicator Systems
Chapter 19-Engineering Controls: Process Containment and Process Upset Controls.
Chapter 21- Permitting Systems. Chapter 22- Personal Protective Equipment & First Aid.
Chapter 24-Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response Equipment.
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, 2024 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 12, 2024 - 11:59 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Attendance/Participation - 10%, Assignments - 30%, Chapter Exams 30%, 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
Additional Information TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform available 24/7 for Lamar State College Port Arthur students. Any enrolled student can use TimelyCare. There is no cost to students. Go to timelycare.com/LSCPA or download the TimelyCare app to access care.

Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards Endorsed by NAPTA Recognized by Texas Skill Standards Board (TSSB)
Key Activities and Statement Course: PTAC 1408
K9.1 Conduct Preventative SHE Inspections
K9.2Conduct SHE Incident and Hazard Investigations
K9.3 Instruct Individuals Entering Operating Area in SHE Policies and Procedures
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern 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.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381