Environmental Science, Safety and Health - Columbus State Community College

Environmental Science, Safety and Health from Columbus State Community College is a Campus Associate Environmental Health degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Environmental, Science, Safety and Health Technicians work in a wide variety of entry-level positions for environmental engineering consulting firms, environmental laboratories, waste water and water treatment facilities, lead and asbestos abatement contractors, manufacturing facilities, governmental agencies, and other organizations requiring individuals to work in environmental or safety related positions. The demand for technicians capable of performing tasks such as sample collection, monitoring, data management, and instrumentation calibration, operation, and maintenance continues to increase. According to recent surveys and job placement rates, the job market for environmental and safety technicians in central Ohio is very strong. Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Environmental Science, Safety and Health, the graduate will be able to: Collect air, water, waste, and soil samples for routine monitoring as required by regulatory agencies and for operational control of remediation or treatment systems. Conduct field investigations using environmental instrumentation. Assist in the operation and maintenance of systems used to control pollution, remediate contaminated materials, or treat water as required by environmental laws. Perform duties related to the management, treatment, storage, disposal, and emergency response to spills of hazardous materials and toxic substances in accordance with the EPA, OSHA and DOT. Collect and compile data necessary for an environmental site assessment. Utilize basic concepts of geology, hydrology, chemistry, and biology in the investigation of the occurrence, transport, and remediation of environmental contaminants. Demonstrate a knowledge of solid and hazardous waste management practices, including being able to evaluate hazardous waste data to provide information for compliance with environmental standards. Apply basic risk assessment and toxic substances exposure analysis techniques. Understand duties requiring knowledge of OSHA regulations in the workplace, including hygiene applications. View more details on Columbus State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Environmental Health courses.