Occupational Safety

The UNC Charlotte Occupational Safety Concentration prepares students for a variety of careers in the health and safety field, where a broad background in the physical and life sciences and a foundation in fire science are essential. Coursework, experiential learning, quantitative analysis, and computer skills are heavily emphasized throughout the program, and a capstone experience (internship, co-op, or a supervised directed project) is required so that graduates are prepared for work as an entry level EHS/Occupational Safety professional.

The Occupational Safety program at UNC Charlotte is one of a few programs in the Southeastern United States that offers a curriculum that prepare students to join the workforce market as an Occupational Safety Professional. The courses offered in the occupational safety program focus on core competencies across nine knowledge and skill domains designated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as preparation for the ASP10 Exam.

Facilities/Equipment

The program coordinates equipment usage with the UNC Charlotte Environmental Health and Safety Office in order to provide students experience using equipment and tools that entry level EHS professionals commonly use. Lab topics incorporated into coursework include Indoor Air Quality investigations, personal sampling methods for gases and particulates (integrated and real-time monitors), radiation survey methods, noise surveys and hearing conservation, respirator fit testing, anthropometry, office ergonomic evaluations, manual material handling ergonomic evaluations, and ventilation measurements.