SAFE 101 SAFETY AWARENESS
Students study the impact of accidents and develop strategies to eliminate or mitigate accident outcomes through education and awareness. Students identify factors associated with activities at school, home and work that result in accidents. By applying this knowledge people can make informed decisions leading to minimum risk and maximum success. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 200 SAFETY INTERNSHIP
2-8 credits
Career related work-learning experience. Placements arranged, supervised, and evaluated by Safety faculty. Elective credit only (cannot be applied to credits in the major; maximum coop credits 16 hours per degree program). Minimum 12 weeks per semester required (120 hours, 2 credits; 240 hours, 4 credits; 360 hours, 6 credits; 480 hours, 8 credits). Prerequisites: 16 SAFE credits earned, 2.0 cumulative GPA, and permission of instructor. Graded Pass/Fail. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 202 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
The application of scientific and engineering principles to the analysis of processes, equipment, products, facilities and environments in order to optimize safety and health effectiveness. Topics include legislative overview, problem identification, control concepts, and basic engineering principles, including a review of basic geometry and mathematical calculations and conversion factors. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 203 FIRE AND HAZMAT RESPONSE
An overview of the National Fire Protection Association Codes that apply to occupational exposures. The safe handling, storage, and use of hazardous materials for industrial, commercial, transportation, and public service operations are covered in detail. Fire and accident prevention measures, training, regulatory requirements, emergency procedures and response are studied. Prerequisites: Safety Studies majors or minors only, or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 204 HUMAN FACTORS IN SAFETY
This course will provide students with the understanding of the importance of ergonomic design and evaluation of workplaces and the work environment. To enable the student to understand physiological, psychological stresses, human capabilities and limitations and their importance in designing work spaces, processes, tool, equipment and product. Prerequisites: Safety Studies majors or minors only, or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 205 BEHAVIORAL BASED SAFETY
Research reveals that behavioral based safety is the most effective method of reducing work place injuries. This course focuses on the science of identifying at risk workplace behaviors, how employees can meaningfully participate, how to measure, evaluate and report performance. Prerequisites: Safety Studies majors or minors only, or permission of the instructor. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 222 INTRODUCTION TO TRAFFIC SAFETY
3 credits
Elements that compose driving and the highway transportation system. Emphasis is on human performance, traffic engineering, and related research. For educators and those whose responsibilities include motor fleet safety. Due to the extensive content, students can expect considerable out of class assignments. Additional driving time will be scheduled with the instructor. Prerequisites: State of N.H. Driver Education Teacher Certification requires driver license possession for five consecutive years, high school diploma or GED, valid operator’s license and acceptable driving record.

SAFE 290 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SAFETY
1-4 credits
Study of a selected topic in the Safety Studies program. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisites vary as topics change. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 298 Independent study
1-4 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, in Safety, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent is required from the instructor who will supervise the independent study. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.

SAFE 301 LOSS PREVENTION
A dual approach to Safety examining both the proactive strategies of anticipation, recognition and control of hazards to prevent accidents and the remedial strategies of accident investigation to acquaint students with investigative techniques, active data acquisition, hazard classification systems and loss causation modeling to prevent the reoccurrence of accidents. Prerequisites: SAFE 101, SAFE 202, Safety Studies majors or minors only, or permission of the instructor.

SAFE 302 LAW AND ETHICS IN SAFETY
This course will provide an introduction to federal and state regulatory authorities governing safety in industry and the environmental impacts of industrial activity. Ethical dilemmas, management challenges and professional responsibilities will be discussed, as will the liability and the legal ramifications of accidents. Prerequisites: SAFE 101, SAFE 202, Safety Studies majors or minors only, or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 303 SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
Compliance with OSHA in the workplace, including rights and responsibilities under OSHA, inspections, citations, appeals, and record keeping. The course will also cover the more frequently referenced standards in general industry. Prerequisite: SAFE 202 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 304 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
This course explores the environmental regulations of importance to the health and safety professional. An overview of major environmental statutes is provided. Examples of environmental impact and challenges to environmental and public health protection will be covered. Federal/state regulatory requirements and future trends will be examined. Prerequisite: One course in Chemistry or permission of the instructor.

SAFE 305 HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
This course reviews health hazards in industry and their effects on humans. Students study hazards involved with stressors at work, with an emphasis on the principles of occupational toxicology. Each student develops a semester synopsis, which summarizes key learning as compared to course objectives and programmatic competencies. Prerequisites: Electronic Portfolio, SAFE 101, SAFE 202, one course in Chemistry, Safety Studies majors or minors only, or permission of the instructor.

SAFE 333 DRIVER EDUCATION METHODS
3 credits
Professional preparation to meet the traffic and safety needs of schools and communities. Focus on methods of classroom and laboratory teaching. State and national standards are recommended for teaching driver and traffic safety education. (Includes laboratory experience.) Students can expect considerable out of class assignments. Prerequisite: State of N.H. Driver Education Teacher Certification requires driver license possession for five consecutive years, high school diploma or GED, valid operator’s license and acceptable driving record, access to Internet and e-mail, and successful completion of Introduction to Traffic Safety.

SAFE 400 ADVANCED SAFETY INTERNSHIP
1-8 credits
Sequential work-learning experience related to career interests. Compensation may be received. Placements arranged, supervised, and evaluated by full-time Safety faculty. Open-elective credit only (does not apply to elective credits in the major; maximum coop credits 12 hours per degree program). See KSC catalog for credits per hours worked. Prerequisites: Declaration of major, junior standing 32 credit hours in the major, 2.5 cumulative GPA, and permission of instructor. Graded Pass/ Fail. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 401 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
This course will familiarize students with the various techniques and procedures involved in the practice of the profession of Industrial Hygiene. Laboratory exercises will illustrate the equipment and methodologies commonly used by Industrial Hygienists in the recognition and control of occupational health hazards in today’s workplace. Prerequisites: SAFE 303, SAFE 305, one course in Chemistry, and Safety Studies majors only. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 402 CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE
The emergency planning process includes planning, preparing, responding and recovering from an emergency. This course will introduce the key activities in the emergency planning process such as; vulnerability analysis, incident command, and asset protection. Prerequisites: SAFE 303, Safety Studies majors or minors only or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 444 IN-VEHICLE DRIVER ED METHODS
2 credits
Examines methods for delivering a sequential in-vehicle phase of a driver education program to novice drivers. Includes program organization, route and lesson design, instructional delivery, and assessment of behind-the-wheel lessons in a dual controlled vehicle. Requires in-vehicle demonstrations by staff and students. Students can expect considerable out of class assignments. Prerequisites: State of N.H. Driver Education Teacher Certification requires driver license possession for five consecutive years, high school diploma or GED, valid operator’s license and acceptable driving record, and successful completion of Introduction to Classroom Safety and Classroom Methods for Teaching Driver Education.

SAFE 490 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SAFETY
1-4 credits
Study of a selected topic in the Safety program at an advanced level. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisites vary as topics change. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 491 HONORS RESEARCH
4-8 credits
Participation in ongoing programmatic research in the Safety Honors Program. Prerequisite: admission to the Safety Honors Program. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.

SAFE 495 SAFETY SEMINAR
1-4 credits
Group discussion of problems and issues in Occupational Safety and Health. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisites vary as topics change. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 497 INNOVATIVE SAFETY LEADERSHIP
Instructional and administrative aspects of comprehensive safety programs. Emphasizes the application of knowledge and skills through classroom and field experiences. Analysis of personal and environmental safety factors. Recommended for educators and people in safety-related fields. Prerequisites: SAFE 101, SAFE 202, SAFE 302, SAFE 303, SAFE 305, one course in Chemistry, (104 credit hours earned) and signature of department chair. Fall, Spring.

SAFE 498 independent study
1-4 credits
Advanced independent study of various aspects of safety through independent reading, writing, laboratory work, or field investigation. Requires a written report. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated to a total of 4 credits.

SAFE 597 SAFETY AND HEALTH RESEARCH
Participation in post-baccalaureate, programmatic research projects in Safety under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Permission of the Post-Baccalaureate Program Committee. Prerequisites may change with course subject. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.

SAFE 697 ADVANCED SAFETY AND HEALTH RESEARCH
Participation in post-baccalaureate, programmatic research projects in Safety under the direction of a faculty member. This course will provide advancing research opportunities for motivated undergraduate students or continuing professionals. Prerequisites: Permission of the Post-Baccalaureate Program Committee. Prerequisites may change with course subject. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.