Courses:

Course Info

• Course Number / Code:
• ESD.136J (Spring 2006) 
• Course Title:
• Technology, Law, and the Working Environment 
• Course Level:
• Graduate 
• Offered by :
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  Massachusetts, United States  
• Department:
• Chemical Engineering 
• Course Instructor(s):
• Prof. Nicholas Ashford
  Dr. Charles Caldart
   
• Course Introduction:
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  10.805J / ESD.136J Technology, Law, and the Working Environment
  
  
  
  

  Spring 2006

  
  
  

  
  
  

  Course Highlights

  
  
  

  This course features readings.

  
  
  

  Course Description

  
  
  

  This course addresses the relationship between technology-related problems and the law applicable to work environment. The National Labor Relations Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, state worker's compensation, and suits by workers in the courts are discussed in the course. Problems related to occupational health and safety, collective bargaining as a mechanism for altering technology in the workplace, job alienation, productivity, and the organization of work are also addressed. Prior courses or experience in environmental, public health, or law-related areas will be useful.