Heat Transfer The transfer of heat is an integral part of many industrial processes. Moreover, heat transfer affects our everyday lives – from an oven heating our dinner to the wind cooling us on a hot summer day. Thus, it is important that the engineer understands how to apply the basic principles of heat transfer…
Thermodynamics This course provides a detailed overview of thermodynamics including thermodynamic principles in practical industrial, commercial and residential applications. The student will comprehend, analyze and solve various types of practical thermodynamic problems through several case studies. Laws, equations, graphs, charts, tables and diagrams, pertaining to various thermodynamics concepts, are covered and utilized in the analysis…
Foot Protection This course provides information about the OSHA standard for foot protection in the workplace. It outlines the employer’s responsibilities to supply PPE, provide training, and ensure safe working conditions exist. The course provides detailed information about the various types and causes of foot injuries and protective footwear that is available to avoid injury…
Hearing Conservation for General Industry This course provides information about the causes of hearing loss and methods and practices that can be used to minimize and eliminate harm. Details about hearing protection are presented and the relative advantages and limitations of each type of equipment are reviewed. Information about sound and how it is measured…
Scaffolding Safety This course provides information about OSHA Standard for Scaffold users, 29 CFR 1926.454(a). The roles and responsibilities of the engineer, the competent person, and the qualified person are described. It describes the general features of scaffolding and presents details about the 25 currently used scaffold systems. This course focuses on hazard identification and…
Welding Safety This course provides information about the risks and hazards associated with welding and includes best practices to avoid injury to workers. It addresses the hazards of working with compressed gases and cylinders, provides procedures for storing and transporting cylinders, and describes inspection and labeling requirements. The course also explains proper procedures for using…