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ABSM 426Safety and Health in Agriculture and Biorenewable Industries

3 credits · Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management · Penn State

BRS 426 explores management aspects of occupational safety and health specifically as it pertains to both the agricultural and biorenewable systems industry sectors. Employers are increasingly demanding students have training in safety and health. Topics to be covered include principles of safety and health, hazard analysis, hazard prevention and control, human behavior and safety, training and education, safety and health regulations, agricultural emergencies and developing a written safety program.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 4 · Spring (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management, B.S.

One of the options in (2)

  • Agricultural Systems Management, Minor
  • Off-Road Equipment, Minor