Occupational Safety and Health Technology
The curriculum is approved and we will teach a full load of courses both day and evening for Fall and Spring semesters. In order to sign up for the classes, you must first apply for admission to the college. Read about Getting Started at COM. Begin early, as the application process may take a few days. The Admissions Office phone number is 888-258-8859 ext. 264.
| A.A.S. Degree | Certificate |
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OSHT Associate of Applied Science Degree (PDF, 161 KB)
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OSHT Certificate (PDF, 131 KB)
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Fall 2010 Classes
| Course Number / Section | Course Title | Location | Days / Time | Dates | Instructor |
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| OSHT-1309-101WE | Physical Hazard Control | GCSI 115 | T 08:00AM - 10:50AM |
8/30/2010 - 12/17/2010 | E. Handwerk |
| Web-enhanced course. First time Internet, Hybrid or Web-enhanced students must complete an Online Learner Workshop prior to start of section. Go to www.com.edu/de/olw for detailed instructions. | |||||
| OSHT-1313-101WE | Accident Prevent, Inspection/Investigation | GCSI 115 | M 08:00AM - 10:50AM |
8/30/2010 - 12/17/2010 | E. Handwerk |
| Web-enhanced course. First time Internet, Hybrid or Web-enhanced students must complete an Online Learner Workshop prior to start of section. Go to www.com.edu/de/olw for detailed instructions. | |||||
| OSHT-2309-101WE | Safety Program Management | GCSI 115 | T 12:00PM - 02:50PM |
8/30/2010 - 12/17/2010 | J. Oakley |
| Web-enhanced course. Capstone Course. First time Internet, Hybrid or Web-enhanced students must complete an Online Learner Workshop prior to start of section. Go to www.com.edu/de/olw for detailed instructions. | |||||
| OSHT-2401-101WE | Osha Regulations - General Industry | GCSI 115 | W 08:00AM - 11:50AM |
8/30/2010 - 12/17/2010 | E. Handwerk |
| Web-enhanced course. First time Internet, Hybrid or Web-enhanced students must complete an Online Learner Workshop prior to start of section. Go to www.com.edu/de/olw for detailed instructions. | |||||
| EPCT-1341-201WE | Principles of Industrial Hygiene | GCSI 115 | T 06:00PM - 08:50PM |
8/30/2010 - 12/17/2010 | T. Holowaty |
| Web-enhanced course. First time Internet, Hybrid or Web-enhanced students must complete an Online Learner Workshop prior to start of section. Go to www.com.edu/de/olw for detailed instructions. | |||||
| OSHT-1313-201WE | Accident Prevent, Inspection/Investigation | GCSI 115 | M 06:00PM - 08:50PM |
8/30/2010 - 12/17/2010 | E. Handwerk |
| Web-enhanced course. First time Internet, Hybrid or Web-enhanced students must complete an Online Learner Workshop prior to start of section. Go to www.com.edu/de/olw for detailed instructions. | |||||
| OSHT-2309-201WE | Safety Program Management | GCSI 115 | TH 06:00PM - 08:50PM |
8/30/2010 - 12/17/2010 | D. Loyd |
| Web-enhanced course. Capstone course. First time Internet, Hybrid or Web-enhanced students must complete an Online Learner Workshop prior to start of section. Go to www.com.edu/de/olw for detailed instructions. | |||||
| OSHT-2401-201WE | OSHA Regulations - General Industry | GCSI 115 | W 06:00PM - 09:50PM |
8/30/2010 - 12/17/2010 | E. Handwerk |
| Web-enhanced course. First time Internet, Hybrid or Web-enhanced students must complete an Online Learner Workshop prior to start of section. Go to www.com.edu/de/olw for detailed instructions. | |||||
| EPCT-1305-001IN | Environmental Regulations Overview | Internet | S. Harms | ||
| Internet course. All students enrolling in their first Internet or Hybrid section must complete the Online Learner Workshop prior to registering for this course. Students will register for this free workshop which is listed in the Online Learning Workshop (WBCT 1003) section. Students should contact their instructor via e-mail prior to the start of the course at sharms@com.edu. | |||||
| OSHT-1301-001IN | Introduction to Safety and Health | Internet | T. Holowaty | ||
| Internet course. All students enrolling in their first Internet or Hybrid section must complete the Online Learner Workshop prior to registering for this course. Students will register for this free workshop which is listed in the Online Learning Workshop (WBCT 1003) section. Students should contact their instructor via e-mail prior to the start of the course at sharms@com.edu. | |||||
Curriculum
The curriculum is finalized and the classes required for the associates degree are:
- ENGL 1301 - English Composition
- ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing
- MATH 1314 - College Algebra or higher Math
- COSC 1301 - Microcomputer Applications
- PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Psychology or Sociology
- PHED 1107 - Physical Education - Foundations of Fitness and Wellness
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I
- 3 hour Humanities / Fine Arts Elective
- 4 hour Science Elective - General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Physical Geology, or College Physics.
For questions about the curriculum, contact:
Jeff Oakley, 888-258-8859 ext. 152 or
Textbooks
Gulf Coast Safety Institute
Tools for the Safety Professional
GCSI News & Announcements
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