KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FAIRFIELD, MAINE

12 & 15 WEEK SCHEDULE

Department of Trades and Technology

COURSE NUMBER: PPT117 CREDIT HOURS: 3

COURSE TITLE: Safe Work Practices in the Pulp & CLOCK HOURS: 45

Paper Industry

INSTRUCTOR: Philip DuPerry OFFICE HOURS: By appointment

ADDRESS: 143 First Rangeway HOME PHONE: 873-1345

Waterville, ME 04901 WORK PHONE: 622-3473

E-MAIL ADDRESS: duperry@powerlink.net PAGER: 823-8855

TEXTS:

Required:

Kohn, J.P., Friend, M.A., Winterberger, C.A. (1996). Fundamentals of Occupational Safety & Health, (3^rd ed.), Rockville, Maryland: Government Institutes.

Reference:

Office of the Federal Register (updated annually). Code of Federal Regulation 29, Part 1910, Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office Safety Division, Bureau of Labor Standards.

PRE/CO-REQUISITES:

None required, although PPT111 Introduction to Pulp & Paper Technology is recommended.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces the student to the elements of occupational safety with special emphasis on identification of safety hazards and unsafe work practices as identified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The importance of personal protective equipment is stressed. Methods to reduce the risk of personal injury are explained and discussed. The role of safety training in creating the proper attitude toward safety is indicated. The student is taught how to use 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Each element of OSHA CFF 1910.119, Process Safety Management is explained and emphasized. Special emphasis is placed on hazardous materials used in the pulp and paper manufacturing processes, boiler and recovery boiler operations and well as paper machine and related winding operations as detailed in 29 CFR 1910.261, Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills. Safe work practices for maintenance personnel are outlined.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

1. Be able to identify general safety hazards in his/her work environment.

2. Be able to assess whether areas in the mill site meet OSHA standards for common hazards such as electrical hazards, chemical hazards, machine guarding, noise, lifting devices, etc.

3. Have specific recognition of safety hazards peculiar to the pulp and paper industry.

4. Be able to indicate corrective measures for deviations from OSHA Standards and unsafe work practices.

5. Demonstrate the ability to properly use personal protective equipment.

6. Be capable of explaining the elements in OSHA Process Safety Management legislation CFR 1910.119.

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Introduction to PPT117. Emerging emphasis on Safety & Health in the Pulp and Paper Industry. Introduction to Regulatory Requirements and Standards. OSHA functions, regulatory power, resources.

2. Maine Manslaughter Law. Walking/Working Surfaces & Housekeeping – 29 CFR 1910.22 to 27 (Subpart D). Record keeping.

3. Pulp & Paper Mill Standard – 29 CFR 1910.261 (Subpart R).

4. Machine Guarding – 29 CFR 1910.212 to 219 (Subpart O).

5. Behavioral Based Safety. Safety Committees.

6. Electrical Safety – 29 CFR 1910.303 to 307 (Subpart S). Lock Out/Tag Out – CFR 1910.147 (Subpart J).

7. Confined Space Entry – 29 CFR 1910.149 (Subpart J). Confined Space Rescue – 29 CFR 1910.149 (Subpart J).

8. Hazard Communications – 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Subpart Z). Industrial Hygiene – 29 CFR 1910.1000 to 1096 (Subpart Z).

9. Ergonomics. OSHA Ergonomics Standard.

10. Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness – 29 CFR 1910.36 to 38 (Subpart E) and 156 to 163 (Subpart L). Flammable Materials – 29 CFR 1910.106.

11. Process Safety Management – 29 CFR 1910.119 (Subpart H).

12. Personnel Protective Equipment – 29 CFR 132 to 139 (Subpart I). Job Safety Analysis.

COURSE ACTIVITIES:

The instructor will combine lecture, class work, video tapes, and as many in-mill tours as can be arranged to demonstrate the various hazardous areas and conditions found in pulp and paper mills.

GRADING/COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Tests will count for 75% of grades while class participation and assigned work will count for 25%.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Because of the volume of material covered in this course, attendance is a critical aspect of performance. Absences should be seldom and with prior notification of the instructor.

MAKE-UP EXAM POLICY:

All exams must be taken. The student is responsible for making arrangements for make-up should he/she be absent. Tests not made up will receive a score of zero.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Off-campus students who qualify for services under the Americans with Disabilities Act need to contact the Pulp and Paper Technology Coordinator at KVCC as well as the mill Training Director. KVCC’s policy in regard to students with disabilities is shown below. On-campus students who qualify for this service should also follow the instructions indicated below.

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, this College is committed to assisting qualified students with disabilities achieve their educational goals.

If you are in need of academic accommodations in this course, you MUST contact the Disability Counselor in Room 126B, King Hall, 453-5019. You MUST provide appropriate documentation of your disability and make a request for accommodation to the Disability Counselor. Request for accommodation must be renewed each semester for each course.

This syllabus is available in enlarged print and on audio tape. Please contact the Disability Counselor in Room 126B, King Hall, to obtain these.

Revision Date: June 2, 2004