Fall 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1408 (Section: 50, CRN: 91889) Safety, Health, and Environment |
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Instructor Information | |||||||||
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Instructor | Justin Whitewood | ||||||||
whitewoodjr@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6418 | ||||||||
Office | Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 A | ||||||||
Office Hours | None">None">None">None | ||||||||
Additional Contact Information | Cell:409-332-8262 | ||||||||
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 NAPTA Publisher-Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-557249-8 ISBN-10: 0-13-557249-5 |
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Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
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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. Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry.
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Lecture Topics Outline |
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE PTAC 1408 Safety, Health and Environment Lecture Topics Week 1 Introduction to class. Chapter 1-Introduction to Safety, Health and Environment Week 2 Chapter 2-Types of Hazards and their Effects Week 3 Chapter 3-Recognizing Chemical Hazards Chapter 4-Recognizing Biological Hazards Week 4 Chapter 5-Equipment and Energy Hazards Week 5 Chapter 6-Fire and Explosion Hazards Chapter 7-Pressure,Temperature, and Radiation Hazards Week 6 Chapter 8-Hazardous Atmospheres and Respirator Hazards Chapter 9-Working Area and Height Hazards Week 7 Chapter 10-Hearing and Noise Hazards Chapter 11-Construction,Maintenance and Tool Hazards Week 8 Chapter 12-Vehicle and Transportation Hazards Chapter 13-Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather Week 9 Chapter 14-Physical Security and Cyber Security Week 10 Chapter 15- Recognizing Ergonomic Hazards Chapter 16- Recognizing Environmental Hazards Week 11 Chapter 17-Introduction to Hazard Controls Chapter 18-Engineering Controls: Alarms & Indicator Systems Week 12 Chapter 19-Process Containment & Process Upset Control Chapter 20- Administrative Controls: Programs and Practices Week 13 Chapter 21- Permitting Systems Chapter 22- Personal Protective Equipment & First Aid Week 14 Chapter 23- Monitoring Equipment, Chapter 24-Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response Equipment Week 15 Review of Chapter Topics for Final Exam . Week 16 Final Exam |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE PTAC 1408 Safety, Health and Environment Homework Assignments and Test |
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Final Exam Date | December 8, 2025 - 5:0 PM | ||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Tests-60% Homework-40% | ||||||||
Course Policies | |||||||||
Instructor Policies | None. | ||||||||
Attendance Policy | Attendance is mandatory unless instructor is notified in advance. | ||||||||
Additional Information |
Chemical/Refining Process Technician SkilI Standards Endorsed by NAPTA Recognized by Texas Still Standards Board (TSSB) Key Activities and Statement Course: PTAC 1408 K9.1 Conduct Preventative SHE lnspections K9.2 Conduct SHE lncident and Hazard lnvestigations K9.3 lnstruct lndividuals Entering Operatlng Area in SHE Policies and procedures |
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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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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. |
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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 |
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