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Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety

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Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) courses provide foundational safety training applicable across multiple industries, including construction, manufacturing, utilities, and facilities operations. These courses are designed for both entry-level workers and those advancing into supervisory roles, emphasizing hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices aligned with workplace safety expectations.

Dean Paul Estabrook
Department Chair Richard Gentry
Meta Major Business and Industry
Phone (916) 558-2250
Email GentryR@scc.losrios.edu

Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) Courses

OEHS 110 Cal/OSHA 10 General Safety

Same As:IMMT 140
Units:1
Hours:18 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This class focuses on the training required for the 10-Hour Cal/OSHA General Industry Safety and Health training card program. Training includes safety policies, procedures, standards, and general industry safety and health principles. Topics for this course will include the following: Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Cal/OSHA; Injury and Illness Prevention Programs and Heat Illness Prevention; Walking and Working Surfaces, Including Fall Protection; Electrical Hazards; Hazardous Materials; Health Hazards; Personal Protective Equipment; Tools and Equipment; Hazard Communication; Material Handling. Components of this course will be offered online. Students will need to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer. Students are required to pay the Cal/OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Card fee. This course was formerly known as MET 350/IMMT 140.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

successfully pass the 10-Hour Cal/OSHA General Industry Safety and Health exam.
demonstrate the ability to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job related hazards on a general industry job site.
recognize employee rights and responsibilities as a general industry worker according to Cal/OSHA Title 8 standards.
recognize employer responsibilities according to Cal/OSHA Title 8 standards.
describe how to file a complaint according to Cal/OSHA Title 8 standards.

OEHS 299 Experimental Offering in Occupational Environmental Health and Safety

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

OEHS 499 Experimental Offering in Occupational Environmental Health and Safety

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.