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Professional Development Opportunities
Bakersfield Chapter of ASSE13th Annual
Safety, H.R. + Workers’ CompSymposium & Exposition
Mark Ruder, CSP
Professional Development Opportunities
Opening:
What are the opportunities in Safety?
How can I achieve more?
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Agenda:
IntroductionsOpportunities / Needs for:
Education / Technical SkillsExperienceNetworkingCertification
Closing
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Educational Needs:Start with the Basics (3R’s) Reading, Writing, Arithmetic
How to read a document and get the information needed (read or scan) Comprehension comes from word recognition – use a dictionary Thesaurus
Write in complete sentences – Don’t necessarily write like you talk - Texting
Understand uses and limits of: email, voice and face to face communication Need to know basic math well and use / become familiar with some advanced mathScience, Chemistry, Statistics, and even History
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Technical Skills:
Need to be familiar with specific computer applications:
WordExcelPowerPointBasics of Web (minimum)E-mail
Professional Development Opportunities Educational Needs:
Why are the basics so important?How you speak says volumes about youWritten communication needs to be clearMany facets of HES work requires significant math, science, statistical and historical perspective
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Technical Skills: (cont.)
Need to be familiar with many specific technical guidelines, such as:State & Federal Regulations:
29 CFR 1910 General Industry29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry49 CFR - Department of Transportation40 CFR - Environmental Protection AgencyCCR Title 8 - Cal OSHA
Design & Construction Codes (UBC / UFC)Consensus Standards: API, ASME, NFPA, etcCompany Policies
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Technical Skills: (cont.)
Quality Tools: Decision AnalysisMeeting DynamicsLean Processes (Lean, Six, 5-S)Project Management
BBS / ABC AnalysisIncident Investigation Process/Techniques:
Root Cause Analysis 5-Why, Why Tree, Tap Root
Hierarchy of Hazard ControlIndustry Jargon & Acronyms
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Professional Development OpportunitiesAcronyms:
o CPRo DOGo DOEo EPAo RCRAo SARAo LELo RCAo HCPo EIRo ERPo IDLHo LFLo PRCS /NPRCSo COP
IIPPRMIVDTBLMPELSTELCLO/TOMSDSHVACAPRSCBAPPESWPPWP
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Soft Skills: (Examples)
People SkillsNeed to get along with people
Your appearanceAct Like / Look Like / Dress LikeHow to be unique without becoming “Good Ole Boy”
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Soft Skills:Communication Style and Technique
Listening SkillsBring Solutions not ProblemsAvoid being the COP
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Experience
Time is the only vehicle for experience, however…Do you Drive or Go along for the Ride?3D Vision
Develop a Game Plan (3-5 Years) Be Flexible and AdaptFind a Mentor / Emulate successCredentials - Certifications
Consider:Corporate (big)Private (small)Government (Agency / Military)Self EmploymentForeign / Domestic
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Networking
Periodically, update your Plan and ResumeTrade Organizations
Membership has its Privileges (ASSE)Associated Building Contractors
Safety Training Classes offered:PassportJump StartMedic First Aid/CPR TrainingConfined Space EntryConfined Space RescueSupervisor Safety Leadership
Reflects Experience Shows Professional DevelopmentTake Time and Perseverance
Process for Certification:Gain Education & ExperienceApply for CertificationTest Maintain and Grow
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Certifications
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Certifications – What is out there?
CSP / ASP / GSP (bcsp.org)OHST / CLCS /CHST / (bcsp.org/ohst_clcs)CIH (abih.org)CHMM / CHMP (ihmm.org)ARM / ARM-P (aicpcu.org)REA (dtsc.ca.gov)
PHR / SPHR / GPHR (shrm.org)
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Certifications – What is out there?
CHP Certified Health Physicist (www.hps1.org/aahp/)CPEA Cert. Pro. Env. Auditor
(http://www.beac.org/EMT / EMT-P (County EMS)
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Educational Opportunities:There are many Educational opportunities…but
It Depends on your starting point:No high school diploma – get GEDNo college – night school, online College – Continue Education
Self EducationPeriodicalsTapes & BooksSeminars On the Job
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Educational Opportunities:Workshops
Math Review for Certification WorkshopsASSE http://www.asse.org/education/cert_prep/workshops.php
Certification Workshops
ASSE Annual PDC June – Denver
National Safety Council 2012
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Educational Opportunities:
Taft College Bakersfield College –Fire Science ProgramCSUB Certificate in Safety and Risk ManagementCSUB Certificate in Workers CompensationCSUB Certificate in Project ManagementNational University:
Certificate in Construction Safety and Inspection
Masters in Science in Homeland Security and Safety Engineering
UCSD Extension Studies- OSHA Training InstituteASSE Webinars
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Educational Opportunities:Columbia SouthernUniversity of ConnecticutKentuckyCommunity Colleges of ColoradoUniversity of New BrunswickScott Community CollegeTulane UniversityIndiana University of PennsylvaniaCSUN - Cal. State NorthridgeCSUB - Cal. State Bakersfield
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Closing
There are many opportunities in HESEducation and Experience are VitalProfessional CertificationNetwork with other ProfessionalsDevelop a planSet a courseMake it Happen!!!
Websites for Degrees in Safety ASSE PDC 2012 Websites for Degrees in Safety ASSE PDC 2012
http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs_new/directory/http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs_new/directory/
Columbia Southern Universityhttp://www.columbiasouthern.edu/ &http://www.columbiasouthern.edu/osh/occupational-safety-health.asp
University of ConnecticutUniversity of Connecticut offers the following occupational degrees throughdistance education:
• Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
• Certificate in Environmental Health and Safety
• Bachelor of General Studies - major in Occupational and EnvironmentalSafety and Health
Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Community Colleges of ColoradoCommunity Colleges of Colorado consortium offers the following onlinedegree: A.A.S. in Occupational Safety
University of New BrunswickThe University of New Brunswick (Canada) offers the following onlinecertificate in occupational safety and health:
• Certificate in Health, Safety and Environmental ProcessesThe program will be of interest to a wide range of learners, fromfrontline workers to middle managers. Those who will benefit from theprogram include labour reps, joint safety and health committeemembers, practicing safety coordinators, occupational health nurses,ergonomic specialists, government inspectors, actuarial professionals,worker's compensation strategists, and industrial leaders interested inhuman capital development.
The Program has been approved as a non-credit Certificate by the Universityof New Brunswick, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), andBoard of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).
Scott Community CollegeScott Community College offers through correspondence and online learningboth a Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science in Health, Safety andEnvironmental Technology. Accredited by the North Central Association ofColleges and Schools.
Tulane UniversityTulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine offers theseonline master's degree programs:
• Master of Public Health in Occupational Health & Safety Management
• Master of Public Health in Occupational Health
• Master of Science in Public Health in Industrial Hygiene
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Indiana University of PennsylvaniaThe Department of Safety Sciences atIndiana University of Pennsylvania(IUP) offers an online graduate program leading to a Certificate ofRecognition (COR) in Safety Sciences. The twelve-credit COR introducesstudents to the fundamentals of occupational safety and health, stressingthe recognition, evaluation, and control of common workplace hazards. TheCOR is designed for those individuals who already have a bachelor's degreeand have safety and health program activities as peripheral responsibilitieswithin an organization. All courses required for completion of the COR areconveniently offered on the web and are flexible. The Safety SciencesProgram is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission ofthe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Campus Based:Campus Based:
California State University - Northridge –Bachelor degree in Environmental Health General Description for:California State University -Northridge Bachelor degreeEnvironmental Health: Aprogram that focuses on theapplication of environmentalsciences, public health, thebiomedical sciences, andenvironmental toxicology to thestudy of environmental factorsaffecting human health andrelated ecological issues, andprepares individuals to function asprofessional environmentalhealth specialists. Includesinstruction in epidemiology,biostatistics, toxicology, publicpolicy analysis, publicmanagement, risk assessment,
communications, environmentallaw and applications such as airquality, food protection, radiationprotection, solid and hazardouswaste management, water quality,noise abatement, housing quality,and environmental control ofreacreational areas.
View more details on CaliforniaState University - Northridge.
University of California, Riverside, Extension Center Workplace Health andSafety Certificate
University of California, Los Angeles Industrial Hygiene
College & University Directory - CA• Back to School Search
California State University ( view full listing )
18111 Nordhoff StreetCollege of Health and Human DevelopmentNorthridge, CA 91330-8285
818-677-2121www.csun.eduPrograms Offered: BS, Environmental & Occupational HealthMS, Environmental & Occupational Health
California State University at San Bernardino ( view full listing )
5500 University PkwySan Bernardino, CA 92407-2397
909-537-5000www.csusb.eduPrograms Offered: BS, Environmental HealthBS, Public HealthMS, MPH, Public Health
California State University, Fresno ( view full listing )
2345 East San RamonFresno, CA 93740-8031
559-278-4240www.csufresno.eduPrograms Offered: BS, Environmental Sciences
Humboldt State University ( view full listing )
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-3011www.humboldt.edu/Programs Offered: BS, Environmental Resources Engineering
Las Positas College ( view full listing )
3000 Campus Hill Drive Livermore, CA 94551-7623
925.424.1000 www.laspositascollege.edu/Programs Offered: AS, Occupational Safety & Health Certificate, Occupational Safety & Health
University of California - Berkeley ( view full listing )
710 UniversityBerkeley, CA 94720-7360
(510) 642-6000www.berkeley.eduPrograms Offered: Ph.D, Environmental Health SciencesMS / PhD, Industrial HygieneMS / PhD, Ergonomics
University of California � Los Angeles ( view full listing )650 Young Drive SouthUCLA School of Public HealthLos Angeles, CA 90095-1772
510-642-6000www.ucla.edu
College & University Directory - Online Degrees• Back to School Search
Bowling Green State University ( view full listing )
14 College ParkBowling Green, OH 43403
419-372-6792www.bgsu.eduPrograms Offered: BS, Environmental HealthMPH, Public HealthMS, Occupational Health
Columbia Southern University ( view full listing )
P.O. Box 3110Orange Beach, AL 36561
800-977-8449www.columbiasouthern.eduPrograms Offered: AAS, Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Safety and HealthBS, Occupational Safety & Health - Fire ScienceBS, Environmental Management MS, Occupational Safety & Health - Environmental Management
East Carolina University ( view full listing )
East Fifth St.Greenville, NC 27858-4353
252-328-6131www.ecu.edu/Programs Offered: MS, Occupational Safety
Eastern Iowa Community College District ( view full listing )
306 West River DriveDavenport, IA 52801
1-800-462-3255www.eicc.edu/Programs Offered: AS, Health Safety and Environmental Technology
Eastern Kentucky University ( view full listing )
202 Perkins Building521 Lancaster AvenueRichmond, KY 40475-3102
859-622-2001www.eku.edu/Programs Offered: BS, Industrial Safety & Risk Management BS, Fire Protection Engineering Technology BS, Fire Protection Administration BS, Fire, Arson & Explosion InvestigationMS, Safety, Security, and Emergency ManagementBS, Occupational Safety (online)
Edmonds Community College ( view full listing )
20000 68th Ave. WLynnwood, WA 98036
425-640-1459www.edcc.edu/Programs Offered: AAS-T, Occupational Safety and Health ManagementCertificate in Construction Safety
Indiana State University ( view full listing )
200 North Seventh StreetTerre Haute, IN 47809-9989
1-800-468-6478www1.indstate.edu/coe/
Programs Offered: BS, Safety ManagementBS, Environmental Health ScienceMS, Health and SafetyMA, Health and Safety
Indiana University of Pennsylvania ( view full listing )
1011 South DriveIndiana, PA 15705
724-357-2100www.iup.edu/Programs Offered: BS, Safety Sciences MS, Safety SciencesPhD, Safety Sciences
Johns Hopkins University ( view full listing )
3400 N Charles StBaltimore, MD 21218
(410) 516-8068www.jhu.edu/Programs Offered: MHS, Occupational and Environmental Hygiene(Full-time and part-time)
Lake Superior State University ( view full listing )
650 W. Easterday AveSault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-6841www.lssu.edu/Programs Offered: AS, Fire ScienceBS, Fire Science
Mississippi State University ( view full listing )
Mississippi State, MS 39762
1-662-325-2323www.msstate.edu/Programs Offered: MS, Industrial Engineering with Human Factors and ErgonomicsPhD Industrial Engineering with Human Factors and Ergonomics
Montana Tech of The University of Montana ( view full listing )
1300 W. Park StreetButte, MT 59701-8997
406-496-4101www.mtech.eduPrograms Offered: BS, Occupational Safety & HealthMS, Industrial HygieneAS, Occupational Safety and Health
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University ( view full listing )
1601 E. Market St.Greensboro, NC 27411
336.334.7500www.ncat.edu/Programs Offered: BS, Occupational Safety & HealthMSIT, Occupational Safety & HealthMSIT, Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health
Northwest Arkansas Community College ( view full listing )
One College DriveBentonville, AR 72712-5091
479-636-9222www.nwacc.eduPrograms Offered: AAS, Environmental ManagementAAS, Safety & Health and Hazardous Materials
Oakland University ( view full listing )
2200 N. Squirrel RoadRochester, MI 48309-4401
(248) 370-2664www.oakland.edu/Programs Offered: BS, Occupational Safety & Health MS, Safety Management
Odessa College ( view full listing )
201 West UniversityOdessa, TX 79764
432-335-6400www.odessa.eduPrograms Offered: AAS, Occupational Safety and Health Technology
Pierce College District ( view full listing )
9401 Farwest Drive SWLakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500www.pierce.ctc.edu/proftech/oshPrograms Offered: AAS-T, Occupational Safety and Health Management
Certificate in Construction Safety
Scott Community College ( view full listing )
306 West River DriveDavenport, IA 52801 1-800-462-3255www.eicc.edu/general/scott/index.html
Programs Offered: AAS, Health, Safety and Environmental Technology Certificate, Health, Safety & Environment Technology
Southern Methodist University ( view full listing )
6425 Boaz LaneDallas, TX 75205 214-768-2000www.smu.edu/Programs Offered: MS, Environmental Engineering
Trinidad State Junior College ( view full listing )
600 Prospect StreetTrinidad, CO 81082
1-800-621-TSJCwww.trinidadstate.eduPrograms Offered: AAS, Occupational Safety & Health Technology
Tulane University ( view full listing )
6823 St. Charles AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70118
504-865-5000 tulane.edu/Programs Offered: MPH, Occupational Health and Safety ManagementMPH, Occupational and Environmental Health
University of Alabama at Birmingham ( view full listing )
RPHB 530, 1530 3rd Ave., So.Birmingham, AL 35294
205-934-4011 main.uab.edu/Programs Offered: MEng, Advanced Safety Engineering and Management (a totally online MEng program)MPH, Occupational Health and Safety Ph.D, Environmental Management and PolicyDrPH, Environmental Health SciencesMPH, Environmental Health Toxicology
University of Maryland ( view full listing )
A. James Clark School of Engineering3106 JM Patterson BuildingCollege Park, MD 20742
301.405.1000www.umd.edu/Programs Offered: MS, Reliability EngineeringPh.D, Reliability EngineeringBS, Fire Protection Engineering
University of Minnesota - Duluth ( view full listing )
1049 University DriveDuluth, MN 55812
(218) 726-8000www.d.umn.edu/Programs Offered: MS, Environment Health & Safety
University of South Florida ( view full listing )
4202 E. Fowler AveTampa, FL 33620
813-974-2011www.usf.edu/index.aspPrograms Offered: MPH, Safety Management Certificate, Safety Management
Western Technical College ( view full listing )
400 Seventh Street North La Crosse, WI 54601
608.785.9200 www.westerntc.edu/Programs Offered: AS, Fire Protection Technician
Western Wisconsin Technical College ( view full listing )
400 Seventh Street North La Crosse, WI 54601
608.785.9200www.westerntc.edu/Programs Offered: AS, Fire Protection Technician
Worcester Polytechnic Institute ( view full listing )100 Institute RoadWorcester, MA 01609-2280 508-831-5000www.wpi.eduPrograms Offered: MS, Fire Protection Engineering Ph.D, Fire Protection Engineering