ENVM 520 - Occupational Safety and Health Law and Policy (3)

Examination of the relationship between federal occupational safety and health statutes to the work environment. Introduces concepts and practical approaches to occupational safety and health, including regulatory agencies, financial and human impact of occupational injuries and illnesses, and workers’ compensation. Field trip to local industrial facility is optional. Prereqs: ENVM 502 and ENVM 504.