The Grant

The Gulf Coast Safety Institute was developed in the summer of 2007 to encompass many aspects of environmental, safety, and health. Our goal is to help the Gulf Coast with education, training, outreach and research in the safety, health and environmental field.

More about the history of the grant »

Education

Education

The Occupational Safety and Health Technology program offered at College of the Mainland, will prepare students for careers in the occupational safety and health field where they will identify, analyze and control hazards of the workplace. Our offerings include:

  • Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Safety and Health Technology
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology Certificate

Call us to find out how we can help you achieve your degree in Occupational Safety and Health!

Training

Training

The Gulf Coast Safety Institute provides many training options to meet your company's needs. Our range of offerings include:

  • Free 8 hour Safety Classes
  • Custom Training to meet your facility needs
  • OSHA 30 hour course only $300.00

When you have a safety training need give us a call, we are here to help!

Outreach

Outreach

The Gulf Coast Safety Institute has been asked to take an active part in the OSHA Challenge as an OSHA Challenge Administrator. Through this program, we can help you achieve your safety and health goals by preparing you for the OSHA VPP audit at no cost. Contact us for more information on OSHA Challenge and other Outreach opportunities. We can also provide keynote speakers for your meetings or safety conferences.

Research

The Gulf Coast Safety Institute has been very active in pursuing grant opportunities for research and training. These opportunities will help the Institute fulfill the needs of our industry and community. How can we help you solve a problem?

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Faculty and Staff

Jeffrey S. Oakley, Ph.D., CSP
Director - Gulf Coast Safety Institute
Occupational Safety and Health Program
College of the Mainland
409-938-1211 ext. 242
888-258-8859 ext. 242

Tammie Helms
Program Assistant
Gulf Coast Safety Institute
College of the Mainland
409-938-1211 ext. 242
888-258-8859 ext. 242

Guinn Sharpe
Program Developer
Gulf Coast Safety Institute
College of the Mainland
409-938-1211 ext. 242
888-258-8859 ext. 242

E.C. "Bear" Handwerk
Assistant Professor - Gulf Coast Safety Institute
Occupational Safety and Health Technology
College of the Mainland
409-938-1211 ext. 412
888-258-8859 ext. 412

Cindy Lewis
Outreach Program Coordinator
OSHA Challenge Administrator
Gulf Coast Safety Institute
College of the Mainland
409-938-1211 ext. 242
888-258-8859 ext. 242