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Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS)

This emphasis prepares students with the necessary scientific and public health background to protect the general public and workers from adverse effects caused by exposure to harmful agents in air, water, soil, food and consumer products. Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  1. Evaluate health and safety hazards in the workplace.
  2. Characterize chemical and biological hazards in environmental and occupational settings.
  3. Understand the roles of health and safety professionals within a management structure.
  4. Recommend personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and management controls for health and safety hazards.
  5. Understand federal and state environmental and occupational health and safety regulations for the protection of public health.

Phillip Gedalanga, PhD
Faculty Lead, MPH EOHS Emphasis