Occupational Safety (Minor)
A minor in occupational safety is available in the environmental and occupational health program and requires a minimum of 12 semester hours of ENVH courses in safety. The minor in occupational safety is designed to prepare students to meet safety standards and guidelines in such areas as business, education and industry with the goal of managing operations to minimize financial losses resulting from accidents, health claims, legal actions and property damage. It is especially attractive to students in majors such as engineering, occupational and technical studies, and business who may reasonably anticipate assignment of safety as an additional duty.
Occupational Safety (Minor)
Description
What is Occupational Safety at ODU like?
A minor in occupational safety is available in the environmental and occupational health program and requires a minimum of 12 semester hours of ENVH courses in safety. The minor in occupational safety is designed to prepare students to meet safety standards and guidelines in such areas as business, education and industry with the goal of managing operations to minimize financial losses resulting from accidents, health claims, legal actions and property damage. It is especially attractive to students in majors such as engineering, occupational and technical studies, and business who may reasonably anticipate assignment of safety as an additional duty.
Program Highlights
What makes Occupational Safety at ODU unique?
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This minor prepares the students for positions in occupational safety and health, environmental safety and health, industrial hygiene, and government safety positions. Courses target safety management, hazard control, and safety regulations and laws.
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Students practice management techniques through solving 12 Safety Dilemmas posed in a scenario as if the student were an industrial Safety Manager.
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Students can gain hands-on experience with occupational safety equipment during the Principles of OSH course.
AT A GLANCE
College / School:
Major:
Environmental Health, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Business
Degree Level:
Undergraduate
Delivery Mode(s):
On-Campus
Degree Earned:
Minor
Department:
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
This interdisciplinary minor has benefited graduates, qualifying them for positions with the general industry, contractors, construction companies, and various government agencies. Several of our graduates with this minor have gone on to work for shipyards, major industries such as Boeing and Exxon-Mobile, the Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, and consulting firms.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
$74,370 (Approx)
MEDIAN SALARY
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
$74,370 (Approx)
MEDIAN SALARY
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
$92,190
MEDIAN SALARY
Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.
Emergency Management Directors
$81,140
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
Courses
What are some courses offered in Occupational Safety at ODU?
ENVH 407:
Occupational Safety Standards, Laws and Regulations
A review of the important Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Codes with particular emphasis on application of these codes to typical work situations. Governmental enforcement methodologies are also discussed. Prerequisites: junior standing.
ENVH 425:
Occupational Safety and Health Program Management
The establishment, implementation and maintenance of occupational safety and health programs. Paradigms of safety, techniques for safety training and creation of value for safety among business managers and employees are emphasized. Prerequisite: ENVH 406 or permission of instructor.
ENVH 426:
Physical Hazards and Their Control
An in-depth examination of the varied types of physical hazards in the work environment and the methods of prevention, recognition and control. Prerequisites: junior standing.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Occupational Safety at ODU?
For completion of the minor students must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses specified as a requirement for the minor exclusive of prerequisite courses and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial aid
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for Bachelor of Science Environmental Health (B.S.E.H.) students annually averaging $1000-$2000.
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