The HSET certificate program is appropriate for students who have prior education and experience in a related field.

Students may choose a certificate with either an environmental or a safety emphasis with assistance from their advisor to reach the required 18 semester hours for their personalized certificate. You can also select the courses from both lists to personalize your certificate.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the program, the student should be able to:

• Research applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and implement methods and strategies to ensure compliance.
• Maintain records as required by OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Develop and implement hazardous materials handling procedures.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate employee training required by government regulations.
• Manage hazardous waste from its generation to its disposal, and identify opportunities for waste reduction.
• Plan for emergency response to workforce incidents.
• Protect employees/workers from workforce exposures.

The HSET certificate is granted upon the successful completion of 18 credit hours (six courses).