ENER 1511 01: Safety, Health & Environment

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Fall 2026 Syllabus

Instructor

Vahid Atashbari

Email: vatashbari@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Assistant Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications: Ph.D, Petroleum Engineering, The University of Adelaide, 2016
Instructor Office Location: Moser 2070
Instructor Office Phone: (330) 941-2292

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Course Description

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Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Safety, Health, and Environment North American Process Technology Alliance 9780135572498
Optional Oil and Gas Industry Fundamentals Tony Brown 9798197092519
Optional Basics of Occupational Safety David L. Goetsch 9780134678719

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Introduction to Safety, Health, and Environment
Types of Hazards and Their Effects
8/31 Introduction to Hazard Controls Quiz 1
9/7 Recognizing Chemical Hazards
Recognizing Biological Hazards
9/14 Equipment and Energy Hazards Quiz 2
9/21 Fire and Explosion Hazards
9/28 Pressure, Temperature, and Radiation Hazards Quiz 3
10/5 Hazardous Atmospheres and Respiration Hazards
Working Area and Height Hazards
10/12 Hearing and Noise Hazards
Construction, Maintenance, and Tool Hazards
Quiz 4
10/19 Vehicle and Transportation Hazards
Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather
10/26 Physical Security and Cybersecurity Quiz 5
11/2 Permitting Systems
11/9 Personal Protective Equipment and First Aid
11/16 Monitoring Equipment Quiz 6
11/23 Oilfield Case Studies
11/30 Oilfield Case Studies
12/7 Final Exam - online

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.