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GVSU Occupational Safety & Health Alumni Featured as Safety Celebrity by Empowering Pumps & Equipment Magazine
February 3, 2021
GVSU Occupational Safety & Health alumni, Kasey Wesley, has been featured as a Safety Celebrity by Empowering Pumps & Equipment magazine.
GVSU Occupational Safety & Health Management Program Recognized as Value Leader
January 25, 2021
Grand Valley's B.S. in Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Management program has been recognized as one of the Top 10 'Best Value Online Occupational Safety and Heath Bachelor's for 2021' by Value Colleges.
First Student of the GVSU Occupational Safety & Health Program Reflects on his Career
January 22, 2021
As GVSU's first Occupational Safety & Health Management student, Larry Logsdon was instrumental in the development of the curriculum. Now retired, Larry reflects on his time in industry and at (then) Grand Valley State College.
Occupational Safety & Health Students Learn Through Experience
December 10, 2020
Students in the GVSU Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) program had ample opportunities for experiential learning this semester through completion of a variety of hands-on lab activities and a visit to the John Ball Zoo.
Students Hand Out Wristbands to Encourage Covid-Safe Behaviors
November 27, 2020
Students in Dave Huizen's Occupational Safety and Health class are encouraging COVID-safe behaviors with a simple tool: a wristband.
Professor of Occupational Safety & Health Appointed to COVID-19 Committee
November 19, 2020
Dr. Dave Huizen, Director of the GVSU Occupational Safety & Health Management program, was recently asked to serve as a public member on the Institutional Biosafety Committee for Grand Rapids Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM).
Occupational Safety & Health Professor and Alumni Host COVID-19 Safety Webinar for the Manufacturing Industry
June 11, 2020
OSH professor, Derek McCormick co-led a health and safety webinar with GVSU graduate Deb Ziel. This information presentation focused on reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 as Michigan started to lift the stay-home order.
Occupational Safety & Health Management Program Conducts Fire Extinguisher Training
May 28, 2020
This past winter semester, OSH students had the opportunity to complete a fire extinguisher training course thanks to Cofessco Fire Protection.
Occupational Safety & Health Students Create Guidelines for Local Hospital
April 29, 2020
Six senior Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management students stepped up to create guidance for a local hospital to improve the administration of respirator fit testing as well as implementation of proper cleaning products and safety apparel.
Occupational Safety & Health Student Demonstrates How to Make a Bandanna Mask
April 15, 2020
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that people wear face masks out in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Occupational Safety & Health student, Kasey Wesley, took it upon herself to create a mask-making tutorial.