PTEC 1250 - Process Safety & Optimization
2 Credits
Prerequisites PTEC 1200 and PTEC 1220
Explore critical safety and optimization topics. Through hands-on activities and case studies, students will develop the ability to recognize hazards, interpret safety data, and recommend corrective actions to protect personnel and maintain safe operations. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute to both the quality and safety of process industry environments.
Major Content Areas
Hazard Identification and Impact
Hazard Control Methods
Monitoring and Detection Systems
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Regulatory and Safety Organizations
Learning Outcomes
Classify common types of hazards found in the process industry.
Identify appropriate hazard control methods, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
Describe the function of monitoring equipment used in process safety.
Summarize emergency response procedures for fire and rescue situations.
Recognize the roles of key safety agencies (e.g., OSHA, EPA, Chemical Safety Board) in promoting workplace safety.
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