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Safety Management (Minor)

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Safety Management is a critical component of most construction, industrial, business and government settings. This minor provides students with basic knowledge and professional skills in safety science and management.

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  • Minor
Location
  • Bloomsburg
  • Lock Haven
  • Mansfield
Department
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Professor of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences
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Special attention is given to OSHA rules and regulations covering the workplace. Students in this minor receive specific preparation for managing work site safety. Coursework covers material in industrial hygiene, incident investigation, fire safety, and hazardous materials. Students will earn their HAZWOPER 40 certification upon completion of the minor.

Students interested in the Safety Management Minor should consult their advisor for information on course requirements. More information will be added to this page when available.

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Safety Management Minor Requirements

  • 18 credits required for minor completion
  • Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their individual progress toward completion of the minor.

Minor Requirements

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate hazardous conditions in professional occupational settings.
  2. Apply regulatory standards to formulate risk control strategies.
  3. Communicate safety information effectively in the form of reports and presentation.

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