EOH 510 Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations and Standards
The course emphasizes the critical analysis of current literature related to environmental and occupational health programs, regulations and standard settings. The course discusses the aspects of environmental and occupational health law and the legal system in the United States which are necessary for comprehension of governmental regulation and enforcement in the field. The regulatory framework that has been established to prevent or control environmental and occupational health risks is examined. Current environmental health regulations and the efficacy of enforcement by government agencies at the local, state, and national levels are discussed.