Occupational Safety Risk Mgmt - OSRM
25 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
OSRM B4 Introduction to Emergency Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Emergencies and disasters impact lives, and the dimensions associated with life: physical, social, psychological, and spiritual. This course provides an introduction to emergency planning and emergency management. The course explores individual emergency planning, family planning, and including provisions for those with special needs (disabilities, functional limitation, and/or the elderly). The course includes discussion of how emergency planning is conducted on the local level and how the national preparedness framework provides a societal link. This course provides students the information they need to prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters with a survival mindset whether they are individuals, heads of households, potential business owners, or as members of society.
OSRM B10 Occupational Safety
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course explores the theories and principles of occupational safety with emphasis on the evaluation and control of workplace safety hazards including physical and mechanical hazards and their associated regulatory framework. Risk identification and hazard assessment provide a foundation for determining best practices for controlling unsafe conditions and practices. Topics include accident causation, accident investigation, job safety analysis, facility safety and inspection, machine guarding, enclosed and confined spaces, forklifts and industrial trucks, workplace violence, and the role of personal protective equipment.
OSRM B12 Occupational Health
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Exploration of the concepts of occupational health as they pertain to appraising and controlling health hazards and occupational diseases. Specific chemical,biological, and physical agents found in the workplace, and their applicable regulatory standard, will be discussed including bloodborne pathogens, ergonomics and human factors engineering, indoor air quality, mold, noise, heat illness, health effects of pesticides, and others. Discussion of techniques for recognition, evaluation, prevention and control of occupational health hazards
OSRM B16 Managing Employee Safety and Health
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
An examination of the fundamental elements of managing an occupational safety and health program. This course includes discussion of the legal aspects and regulatory framework for managing work-related injuries, cause and control of occupational loss, medical surveillance programs including commercial drivers, occupational drug and alcohol testing programs and requirements, disability discrimination parameters and reasonable accommodation. Application of a work management matrix outlining the major phases of employment including pre-employment identification of essential functions and job hazards will also be discussed.
OSRM B18 Environmental, Health, and Safety Law and Administration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Overview of the state and local regulatory landscape and concepts involved in environmental, health, and safety law and administration. The legal framework for California policy and law will be evaluated from the California constitution through the local ordinance level with analysis of the inter-agency relationships along federal, state, and local jurisdictions. The course includes critical thinking regarding the regulatory landscape along topical lines including air, water, employment, the environment, and hazardous materials, and how such policies effect industry, commerce, and the community at large.
OSRM B20 Environmental Health and Hazardous Materials
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an examination of federal, state, and local regulations applicable to the environment and environmental protection. A broad range of environmental topics will be explored, including the major categories of air, water, waste management, and hazardous materials. Principles and best practices for regulatory compliance, handling, transporting, release prevention and response, and notification systems are also discussed.
OSRM B26 Risk Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to the decision-making framework of risk management. Students are guided through an understanding of what risk is and how it affects their lives in different stages from early childhood through adulthood. The course includes discussion of how insurance serves as a social good to aid individuals and the public in recovery after loss spreading and financing risk throughout society. Practical and personalized examples and cases will be used to illustrate decision making, emphasizing the broader relationship between the individual and society. Students will understand how risk management reduces uncertainty and provides peace-of-mind, and social well-being. This course is focused on providing the analytical framework and principles for students to apply the information to manage their risk as individuals, heads of households, property owners, potential business owners, and members of society.
OSRM B50 General Industrial Safety
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This course explores the theories and principles of occupational safety with emphasis on the evaluation and control of workplace safety hazards including physical and mechanical hazards. Topics include hazard communication and safety data sheets, fire safety, fall protection, control of hazardous energy/lock out tag out, and the role of personal protective equipment. This course is aligned with OSHA 10 criteria and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
OSRM B50NC General Industrial Safety
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This course explores the theories and principles of occupational safety with emphasis on the evaluation and control of workplace safety hazards including physical and mechanical hazards. Topics include hazard communication and safety data sheets, fire safety, fall protection, control of hazardous energy/lock out tag out, and the role of personal protective equipment. This course is aligned with OSHA 10 criteria and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
OSRM B51 Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course covers training required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) first responder awareness level for individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release.
OSRM B52 Confined Space Entry Training
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental awareness level of understanding of permit-required confined space entry and non-entry rescue in accordance with the California Occupational Safety and Health Act, Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Sections 3203, 3314, 5157, 5158, 6535 and 6536.
OSRM B52NC Confined Space Entry Training
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental awareness level of understanding of permit-required confined space entry and non-entry rescue in accordance with the California Occupational Safety and Health Act, Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Sections 3203, 3314, 5157, 5158, 6535 and 6536.
OSRM B53 Medic First Aid Training/CPR
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This first aid, AED, and CPR training course builds the skills and confidence to respond to the most typical life-threatening emergencies. Ideal for those seeking a comprehensive emergency care class. Satisfies most employer requirements for CPR certification. Emergency Medical Planning is the certifying agency for instructors.
OSRM B53NC Medic First Aid Training/CPR
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This first aid, AED, and CPR training course builds the skills and confidence to respond to the most typical life-threatening emergencies. Ideal for those seeking a comprehensive emergency care class. Satisfies most employer requirements for CPR certification. Emergency Medical Planning is the certifying agency for instructors.
OSRM B54 Passport Safety Training
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This introductory course provides information intended to satisfy the basic level of safety awareness required of all contractor personnel working on the properties of the California Oil Producers. The course covers the basic safety topics considered essential for working safely on oil and gas producing properties.
OSRM B54NC Passport Safety Training
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This introductory course provides information intended to satisfy the basic level of safety awareness required of all contractor personnel working on the properties of the California Oil Producers. The course covers the basic safety topics considered essential for working safely on oil and gas producing properties.
OSRM B55 Hazwoper
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
This course covers the necessary instructional disciplines required to satisfy the Federal Code of Regulations section 1910.120 and State of California requirements under CCR 5192 concerning personnel who work in hazardous waste sites and or remediation zones with emphasis on emergency response operations.This course meets the 40 technician and emergency response training requirements. Certificate upon successful completion.
OSRM B56 Forklift Training
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to the design, characteristics, and safe operating practices of powered industrial trucks. The course meets the general requirements for classroom instruction of California's standards found in Title 8, General Industry Safety Orders, Sections 3664 & 3668.
OSRM B56NC Forklift Training
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to the design, characteristics, and safe operating practices of powered industrial trucks. The course meets the general requirements for classroom instruction of California's standards found in Title 8, General Industry Safety Orders, Sections 3664 & 3668.
OSRM B58 Introduction to Electrical Safety
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course provides a discussion of the basics of electrical safety, including associated hazards. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamental concepts of electricity and the hierarchy of control and its application in controlling electrical hazards.
OSRM B58NC Introduction to Electrical Safety
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course provides a discussion of the basics of electrical safety, including associated hazards. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamental concepts of electricity and the hierarchy of control and its application in controlling electrical hazards.
OSRM B63 Introduction to NFPA 70E
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course provides an introduction to the National Fire Protection association's Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. It is appropriate for supervisors, safety personnel, and employees who do not work with live components.
OSRM B63NC Introduction to NFPA 70E
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course provides an introduction to the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. It is appropriate for supervisors, safety personnel, and employees who do not work with live components.
OSRM B70 Advanced Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course provides advanced instruction on shock, arc flash and arc blast protection and prevention, focused toward those who are working on or near exposed live parts.
OSRM B70NC Advanced Electrical Safety and NFPA70E
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course provides advanced instruction on shock, arc flash and arc blast protection and prevention, focused toward those who are working on or near exposed live parts.