WM-ASSE Content:Updated: 9/7/06
Grand Valley Occupational Safety and Health Program News
The fall semester at GVSU has started and the Occupational Safety & Health program has again experienced a growth in the number of students enrolled in the undergraduate program.New undergraduate courses include:
- Product Liability and Safety (fall 2006)
- Health Care Facility Safety (winter 2007)
- Motor Fleet Safety (fall 2007)
- Construction Safety Management (winter 2008)
In addition, the University’s reorganization has placed the undergraduate Health Professions degree under the directorship of Dr. Eric VanFleet.
The Master of Science in Safety Management degree is on track for approval with graduate level courses scheduled to be offered in the fall 2008 semester. The degree is designed for working safety professionals with courses offered in the evening and on weekends. Online courses will be offered at a later date.
The degree requires 36 credit hours and includes courses in OSH management, technical areas (ergonomics, fire, etc), research and statistics with a thesis or a work-related project required for graduation. Up to 9 credits of electives outside of OSH may be taken to tailor the degree to the student’s professional or career needs.
The University would like to see additional letters of support from the OSH professional community, so if you are willing, send an e-mail indicating your support to Greg Green at greeng@gvsu.edu. If you would prefer to write a letter of support, mail it to:
Dr Greg Green
Occupational Safety & Health Program
Grand Valley State University
301 Michigan NE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
New Hazardous Waste Manifest Form
On September 5th, the new Universal Hazardous Waste Formbe used and there is no conversion period from the old forms. Everyone needs to be ready with the new forms andareto order and are ready tonow at www.newhazmat.com or by calling 800-868-7018.
