Overview
Narrative
Creating a safe workplace is the responsibility of all employers. For small to medium sized organizations, this responsibility may fall to employees with little or no formal health and safety training. For that reason, Northampton has developed the Occupational Safety & Health Specialized Diploma. The Specialized Diploma will enable human resources professionals, plant managers and business administration majors to obtain the health and safety skills necessary to control and mitigate workplace hazards and ensure regulatory compliance. Offered in a convenient 100% online format, the diploma can be completed in only one year of study.
Features
NCC’s Occupational Safety and Health program provides the essential skills necessary to control hazardous and environmental exposures in the workplace and to prevent worker illness and injuries. Concept electives will prepare participants for either a general industry or construction workplace safety role. Convenient, 100% online format enables participants to complete the program as a full time student or part-time while working.
The program has associations with the National Safety Council, American Society of Safety Professionals, and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for further information.
Career Potential
Prepares individuals for immediate employment as an occupational health safety technician or to pursue an Associate’s Degree or certificate from a community college or university.
Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to:
1. Develop and implement occupational safety and health programs and procedures within organizations to reduce or eliminate workplace exposures to risks and hazards.
2. Conduct workplace inspections to identify and mitigate areas that are not in compliance with Federal or Commonwealth laws and regulations.
3. Demonstrate functionality as it relates to occupational safety and health.
4. Design and deliver occupational safety and health training programs.
5. Advise senior leadership on methods to achieve higher worker productivity with reduced expenses and litigation, reduction of absenteeism, and positive workforce morale through the implementation of cost-effective workplace safety programs.