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Safety and Health Specialist Certificate

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Program Information

With a Safety and Health Specialist (SHS) certificate, students will gain experience and knowledge in essential occupational safety and health topics include:

OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as construction and general industry safety and health principles.
An introduction to basic accident investigation procedures and accident analysis techniques. resulting in the basic skills necessary to conduct an effective accident investigation at the workplace.
The employer's roles and responsibilities as well as the codes and standards of fire and life safety in the workplace.
An overview of workers compensation requirements and procedures.

Target Audience: Students looking to enter into a career in safety (or transitioning from another field, existing military service, etc.) Individuals whose current occupations require them to have a solid understanding of safety principles and prevention techniques.

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There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

Courses

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Required Courses You must complete all of the courses for a total of 11.5 units.
Title & Course Number

Units

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Winter

Spring

Summer

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OSHA 510 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
(FPM-40299)

3.00 units

Fall In-class

Winter In-class

Spring In-class

Summer In-class
Title & Course Number

Units

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

Actions
OSHA 511 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
(FPM-40366)

3.00 units

Fall In-class

Winter In-class

Spring In-class

Summer In-class
Title & Course Number

Units

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

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OSHA 7205 - Health Hazard Awareness
(FPM-40403)

0.50 units

Fall In-class

Winter In-class

Spring In-class

Summer In-class
Title & Course Number

Units

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

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OSHA 7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management
(FPM-40379)

0.50 units

Fall In-class

Winter In-class

Spring In-class

Summer In-class
Title & Course Number

Units

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

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Introduction to Fire and Life Safety in the Workplace
(FPM-40636)

1.50 units

Fall --

Winter Online

Spring --

Summer Online
Title & Course Number

Units

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

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Safety Inspection Techniques
(FPM-40490)

2.50 units

Fall In-class

Winter In-class

Spring In-class

Summer In-class
Title & Course Number

Units

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

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Workers Compensation for Safety Professionals
(FPM-40640)

0.50 units

Fall In-class

Winter In-class

Spring In-class

Summer In-class

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Admission

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From the 'Apply Now' button, login to your student account, complete the online application, and pay the application fee if applicable. It is preferable that you create an account before proceeding if you have not already done so.

Candidates are encouraged to apply in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

Contact

OSHA Programs. Call 800-358-9206 or Email: oshatraining@ucsd.edu
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