The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management (OSHM) degree is designed to prepare individuals for entry level safety management positions while at the same time setting the stage for professional certification. The demand for competent, fully-qualified safety professionals continues to grow in Michigan and the rest of the country. Grand Valley has played a major role in providing individuals, who meet the educational requirements, to succeed in the safety profession.
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To create a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, ethical behavior, and encourages life long learning.
To prepare exceptional professionals who will impact the safety and health of today and tomorrow's workforce.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of the former head of the Occupational Safety and Health Department, Dr. Eric Van Fleet. Eric built the GVSU OSHM program into one of the top occupational safety and health programs in the country.
Mar 12, 2021
The Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Management Department is proud to congratulate Zachary Mikulec, recipient of the OSH Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award.
Mar 4, 2021
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.
Jun 11, 2020
This past winter semester, OSH students had the opportunity to complete a fire extinguisher training course thanks to Cofessco Fire Protection.
May 28, 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.
Apr 29, 2020
