HLTH 318--Introduction

Industrial Accident
Prevention I
Dr. Ernie Sheldon
Arena B-74
237-3107
hsernest@scifac.indstate.edu
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Required Text

Accident Prevention Manual for

Business and Industry
11th edition
National Safety Council

Every student must have a textbook

no textbook sharing during open book
exams

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Primary Goal of the Course

Students will be introduced to many

of the potential hazards of the
workplace and will learn to
implement preventative measures
through administrative actions,
engineering designs, and personal
protective equipment.

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Course Structure

3 segments
100 point exam following each segment
Several 10 point quizzes
drop lowest score
NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES

Plant layout project (50 points)

Interview with victimof work-related injury (50
points)
Assignments
varying point values

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Class Attendance
Attendance is expected and required for this
course.
Excused absences for emergencies and ISU
sanctioned events only

notify instructor ASAP

Patterns of excessive absence or tardiness will

result in a written warning from the instructor.
Failure to correct situation will result in grade
penalties.

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Grading

Based on percentage of total course points

90-100%
88-89.9%
80-87.9%
78-79.9%
70-77.9%
68-69.9%
60-67.9%
<60% F

A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D

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Computer Accounts

Each student will secure a computer

account with an e-mail address.
e-mail will be used to distribute many course
materials
preferred method of contacting instructor

Those students who already have an

account should e-mail me their address.
You will not be assigned a new account.