OSH 495 - Practicum Laboratory

2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lab)

This course provides students with internship experience in occupational safety and health. Students will visit numerous working establishments to learn from the site OSH manager how they implement programs to comply with regulatory requirements, train personnel, and strengthen their safety culture. Students will anticipate, recognize, evaluate and write recommendations for risk mitigation. This course requires fieldwork to include standing, walking, or sitting for four or more hours.

Prerequisite(s): Sr. Standing, OSH 224, OSH 226, OSH 323, and OSH 354. OSH 421 co-requisite. Instructor approval required.