NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Manila
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE
FSAFETY

COURSE TITLE

UNITS / TYPE

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

1 / Lecture

Document No.:
COE-SYL-052 (03)
Date of Revision:
May 2016

INSTITUTION VISION STATEMENT

National University, characterized by its cultural heritage of dynamic Filipinism, envisions itself as a leading
educational institution committed to nation building.
INSTITUTION MISSION STATEMENT
National University provides relevant, innovative, and accessible quality education and other development
programs to:
a. Its students, by developing them into moral, spiritual, and responsible citizens;
b. Its employees, by enhancing their competencies and providing them a rewarding work environment
c. Its alumni, by cultivating in them a sense of pride and commitment to their alma mater;
d. Its community, by contributing to the uplift of various aspects of life of its members;
e. Its industry partners and employers; by providing them with graduates who will contribute to their growth and
development
COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT
The College of Engineering of National University shall be known for producing competent, ethical and responsible
engineers responsive to the needs and aspirations of the country.
COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
The College of Engineering of National University aims to produce graduates who can respond to the demands of
the local society and the global market by providing adequate resources including high technology facilities, rich
intellectual experiences and excellent training.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
a. ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering problems
b. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c. ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such
as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability, in accordance with standards
d. ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
e. ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f. understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g. ability to communicate effectively
h. broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context
i. recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j. knowledge of contemporary issues
k. ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
l. knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a
team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

At the end of the course, the students should be able to

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
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1. Recognize the importance of safety management in

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the workplace.
2. Identify and use the different hazard assessment,
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prevention, and control in the workplace.
3. Employ modern safety management techniques in
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real life encounters in preparation for future industry
dealings.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
3rd Year Standing (BSCpE/BSEE/BSEcE/BSCE)
PREREQUISITE
4th Year Standing (BSME)
CO-REQUISITE
None
The course deals with the evolution of safety management, terminologies and programs
COURSE
adopted high risk industries and other engineering industries; and how to prevent or mitigate
DESCRIPTION
hazards/risks. It also introduces students on techniques in hazard identification and analysis
in workplaces, disaster prevention and mitigation; and incident investigation.
WEEK

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
WEEK
13
14

TOPICS
NU Vision and Mission Statement; College of
Engineering Vision and Mission Statement;
Student Outcomes; Course Outcomes;
Grading system and Course Policies.
Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now
Accidents and Their Effects
Theories of Accident Causation
Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety
and Health Professionals
The OSH Act, Standards, and Liability
Accident Investigation and Reporting
Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal
Disorders (MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma
Disorders (CTDs)
Stress and Safety
Prelim Examination
Safety and Health Training
Violence in the Workplace
Mechanical Hazards and Machine
Safeguarding
Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision
Hazards
Electrical Hazards
Fire Hazards and Life Safety
Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces
Computers, Automation, and Robots
Bloodborne Pathogens and Bacterial Hazards
in the Workplace
Midterm Examination
TOPICS

Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism

Ethics and Safety
Hazard Analysis/Prevention and Safety
15
Management
16
Promoting Safety
17
Establishing a Safety-First Corporate Culture
18
Final Examination
*Suggested

TEACHING AND
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES (TLA)*

Lecture
Discussion
Note-Taking

ASSESSMENT
TASK (AT)*

Recitation
Quiz
Assignment

CLO

Major Examination

Lecture
Discussion
Note-Taking

Recitation
Quiz
Assignment

2, 3

Major Examination
TEACHING AND
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES (TLA)*
Lecture
Discussion
Note-Taking

ASSESSMENT
TASK (AT)*

Recitation
Quiz
Assignment
Major Examination

CLO

2, 3

CLO
1
2
3

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK (SAT)

Final Exam

Course Evaluation*

Attendance
Seatwork and Boardwork
Assignment
Quizzes

Class Standing
10 %
15 %
15 %

Major Exam

66.67 % (2/3)

60 %
33.33 %_ (1/3)
100%

Periodic Grade = Class Standing (2/3) + Major Exam (1/3)

Final Grade = (30%Prelim Grade + 30%Midterm Grade + 40%Final Exam Grade)
TEXTBOOKS/REFERENCES/ONLINE REFERENCES

Burton, D. Jeff

Industrial hygiene
workbook : the occupational
health sciences : classic
foundations of occupational
and environmental health

Jensen, Roger
C.

Risk-reduction methods for

occupational safety and
health

New Jersey :
John Wiley &
Sons, Inc., 2012

Sherwood,
Gwen

Quality and safety in nursing

: a competency approach to
improving outcomes

Chichester, West
Sussex, UK :
Wiley-Blackwell,
c2012.

Jensen, Roger
C.

Risk-reduction methods for

occupational safety and
health

New Jersey :
John Wiley &
Sons, Inc., 2012

Klinoff, Robert

Introduction to fire protection

Vincoli, Jeffrey
W.

Basic Guide to System

Safety (3rd Edition)

Wiley, 2014

Hollnagel, Erik

Safety-I and Safety-II : The

Past and Future of Safety
Management

Ashgate
Publishing Ltd,
2014

Manuele, Fred
A.

Advanced Safety
Management : Focusing on
Z10 and Serious Injury
Prevention (2nd Edition)

Wiley, 2014

CCPS

Guidelines for Managing

Process Safety Risks During
Organizational Change

American
Institute of
Chemical
Engineers, 2013

6th
ed.

4th
ed.

Utah : Ive, Inc.,

2012

Australia :
Delmar/Cengage
Learning, 2012

Prepared by:

Endorsed by:

GE Committee

___________________________
Dr. Delia Fainsan
Program Chair, EE/ME/GE

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Ms. Leah Manio
Doc. Controller

___________________________
Engr. Casiano Gonzales Jr.
APC, CE/SE/MSSE
___________________________
Engr. Jonrey Ranada
Program Chair, EcE/CoE

Noted by:

___________________________
Engr. Joseph Nalunat
OIC, College of Engineering