PTAC 1408-50
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MODE OF INSTRUCTION
MODE OF INSTRUCTION
Available mode of instruction: Hybrid
Course Information
| Course Information | |
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| 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 |
| Additional Materials/Resources | None. |
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | N.A. |
| Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes Based on Program Student Learning Outcomes Course: PTAC1408-Safety, Health, and Environment I Program: Process Technology Program Assessment Manager: Powell Date: 8-16-2011 PSLO Course Outcomes 1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. PSLO Course Outcomes 2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 1. Students will be able to identify different types of safety equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, and demonstration . PSLO Course Outcomes 3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation. PSLO Course Outcomes 4. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry. 2. Students will be able to describe the role of a process technician in relation to safety, health, and environment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters, class discussion and embedded questions. 3. Students will be able to describe components of a typical plant safety, health, and environment program. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion and embedded questions. 4. Students will be able to list safety, health, and environment equipment used. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion and embedded questions. 5. Students will be able to demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion and hands on isolation of equipment. PSLO Course Outcomes 5. ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. 6. Students will be able to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. Measures: Embedded test questions; pre/post test. |
| Program Student Learning Outcomes | PSLOs: 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. |
| 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 Chapter 6-Fire and Explosion Hazards Week 5 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 |
Course Policies
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| Instructor Policies | 1. Cell Phone use is not permitted in the classroom or lab except during breaks. If a student is caught on their cell phone in class, the student will be asked to leave class and counted an unexcused absence for the day. 2. All grades will be posted on Blackboard. 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 K9.2 Conduct SHE Incident and Hazard Investigations K9.3 Instruct Individuals Entering Operating Area in SHE Policies and Procedures |
| 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 (more than 5mins), for lectures or labs. 2. Absences: NOTE: Students will need to communicate with me about absences to receive an excused absence at my discretion. Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, a personal doctors visit or a Childs doctor visit or an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure, or a death in your immediate family. |
| Additional Information | The PTAC program has a dress code, failure to wear proper shoes and clothing will result in being sent out of class and counted absent for the day. 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
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| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
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Course Description
Required Textbook & Materials
Textbook Purchasing Statement
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.
Additional Materials/Resources
Pre-requisites/Co-requisites
Learning Outcomes
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Lecture Topics Outline
Major Assignments Schedule
Final Exam Date
Grading Scale
Determination of Final Grade
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy
Additional Information
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 Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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.