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Fall 2026 Syllabus
Instructor
Vahid Atashbari
Email: vatashbari@ysu.edu
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | Introduction to Safety, Health, and Environment Types of Hazards and Their Effects |
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| 8/31 | Introduction to Hazard Controls | Quiz 1 | |
| 9/7 | Recognizing Chemical Hazards Recognizing Biological Hazards |
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| 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 |
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| 10/12 | Hearing and Noise Hazards Construction, Maintenance, and Tool Hazards |
Quiz 4 | |
| 10/19 | Vehicle and Transportation Hazards Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather |
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| 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.