Certificate Program in Workplace Health and Safety
For every dollar invested in workplace safety, organizations may see a return on their investment of $3 to $5.
Expand your knowledge of current health and safety issues and regulations, and learn to create and maintain a safer work environment. Examine the issues confronting business, industry and government and become proactive in managing health and safety programs. You will learn about the most current OSHA regulations and methods of compliance, as well as state-of-the-art emergency management techniques. Discover how to integrate employee health and safety into daily decision making, save organizational resources, and contribute to enhanced employee performance.
Designed for professionals like you
This program benefits safety directors and officers, environmental supervisors, union representatives, health and safety technicians, occupational health specialists/nurses, risk managers, compliance managers, plant or facilities managers, production supervisors, resource specialists and workers’ compensation specialists.
Complete the four required courses and 11.25 elective units to earn the certificate.
Required Courses
Health and Safety for Workers: Laws and Regulations
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X431.9. 2.51 ABIH CEUs, 14 MCLE CEUs, 15 REHS Hours
Learn the relevant laws and regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety, including Cal/OSHA and federal OSHA; criminal considerations, such as supervisors’ and managers’ responsibilities; workers’ compensation jurisdiction, claims and benefits; the claims process and program administration; and legal liability. Case studies illustrate both simple and complex issues.
Administering health and safety programs requires up-to-the-minute, working knowledge of laws and regulations. Learn to use the Internet to research the most current regulations during a computer lab session. This course is for individuals who have interests in, or responsibilities for, administering occupational health and safety programs. This is a required course for the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program, the Intensive Certificate Program in Health and Safety and the Professional Concentration in Health and Safety Training.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Health and Safety for Workers: Laws and Regulations starts June 25
Health and Safety Management and Program Development
3 quarter units academic credit, X488.4A. 5.01 ABIH CEUs, 30 REHS Hours
Explore the various approaches to health and safety management, including methods to obtain and maintain top management support; methods to obtain and maintain employee/union support; how to determine the real cost of accidents; behavior modification practices; the success and failure of rewards and recognition programs; and techniques for system-based auditing. Learn how to investigate the causes of accidents, organize health and safety committees, and develop health and safety training programs. This is a required course for the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program, the Intensive Certificate Program in Health and Safety and the Professional Concentration in Health and Safety Training.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Health and Safety Management and Program Development starts August 6
Industrial Hygiene
3 quarter units academic credit, X488.1. 30 REHS Hours
Gain an overview of occupational health hazards, including how they can be recognized, evaluated and controlled. Designed for those responsible for employee safety, this course discusses how industries are regulated and how to apply industrial hygiene principles in the workplace. Additionally, instructors focus on the topics most likely to confront safety managers today, such as indoor air quality, noise protection and mold.
This course provides a basic understanding of industrial hygiene that will allow you to communicate safety principles to employees, perform some environmental evaluation and evaluate independent industrial hygiene consultants. This is a required course for the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program, the Intensive Certificate Program in Health and Safety and the Professional Concentration in Health and Safety Training.
Recommended Prerequisite: Those with limited scientific
training would benefit by first taking the course Introduction to
Chemical Hazards.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Industrial Hygiene starts July 24
Industrial Safety Hazard Control
2.25 quarter units academic credit, X431.20. 3.76 ABIH CEUs, 22.5 REHS Hours
Expand your understanding of industrial safety hazard
control by learning to identify and assess hazards in the workplace. Learn to
recognize priority hazards as well as strategies for removing them. Discover
how to use regulations as tools to identify and control hazards. Examine case
studies and learn from the field, then brainstorm potential solutions to
real-life problems. This is a required course for the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program, the Professional Concentration in Health and Safety Training and the Intensive Certificate
Program in Health and Safety.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Industrial Safety Hazard Control starts June 27
Elective Courses
Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X431.36. 1.5 GEN CEUs, 15 GEN Hours, 2 ABIH CEUs
Learn
best practices for reducing occupational exposure to
bloodborne and airborne pathogens in a variety of occupational
settings—including
health care, dentistry, educational services and emergency response.
Examine
approaches for identifying and selecting engineering control devices
and safer
work practices. Gain an understanding of Cal/OSHA Bloodborne and
Airborne
Pathogens Standards, and review examples and descriptions of a
variety of
new products and devices. There will be ample opportunity for
questions,
answers and discussion. This course is an elective in the Workplace
Health and Safety Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
CAMEO 1 (CAMEO Chemicals and ALOHA Haz Mat Software)
2.4 quarter units academic credit, X431.41. 4.01 ABIH CEUs, 24 REHS Hours
Learn to use CAMEO Chemicals and ALOHA, part of the Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) suite of programs, for hazardous materials emergency response and planning. CAMEO Chemicals is a powerful database of nearly 6,000 chemicals. ALOHA is a program for modeling of air plumes, explosions and fire thermal impacts. Use these programs to look up detailed chemical information within seconds; identify unknown chemicals; determine likely results from chemicals interactions; plot toxic vapors and threat zones from chemical pool fires and explosions; determine indoor versus outdoor concentration levels of toxic vapors; and more. This course meets the prerequisite requirement for CAMEO 2 (MARPLOT and CAMEO Haz Mat Software). This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- CAMEO 1 (CAMEO Chemicals and ALOHA Haz Mat Software)
starts October 1
CAMEO 2 (MARPLOT and CAMEO Haz Mat Software)
2.4 quarter units academic credit, X431.42. 4.01 ABIH CEUs, 24 REHS Hours
Expand your knowledge with MARPLOT and CAMEO, two of the four programs that make up the Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) suite of programs, to assist in hazardous materials emergency response and planning. MARPLOT is a mapping program with downloadable maps, aerial photography, and topographical maps of any area in the U.S. CAMEO is a compilation of templates for storing information critical for assisting in handling of hazardous materials incidents.
This course also includes the full integration of using
CAMEO
Chemicals, ALOHA, MARPLOT and CAMEO in several exercises to get the
greatest
use out of the CAMEO suite. These programs work together to enhance
your
emergency planning and provide critical data in the event of a
hazardous materials
emergency.
- Show maps, aerial photography and/or topographical maps of any area in the U.S.
- Create layers on MARPLOT maps for chemical facilities, schools, hospitals and other areas of interest
- Show any threat zone plotted in ALOHA on a MARPLOT map
- Determine the population residing underneath a plume or threat zone, based on U.S. Census data
- Use all four programs of the CAMEO suite in integrated exercises simulating complex hazardous materials incidents
This course is
an elective course in the Workplace
Health and Safety Certificate Program.
Prerequisites:
CAMEO 1 (CAMEO Chemicals and ALOHA Haz Mat Software), or familiarity in using the most current version of CAMEO Chemicals and ALOHA Haz Mat Software
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- CAMEO 2 (MARPLOT and CAMEO Haz Mat Software) starts June 11
Confined Space: An Overview
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X431.17. 1.25 ABIH CEUs, 7.5 REHS Hours
Confined spaces can be highly
dangerous, and each year as
many as 60 deaths occur across the United States as a result of
confined space
operations. Learn to prevent confined space hazards through evaluation
and
review of appropriate work practices as mandated by CCR, Title 8,
General
Industry Safety Orders - Sections 5156-5158. Examine characteristics
and classifications
of confined space, physical and atmospheric hazards, duties of
entrant/attendant/entry supervisor, confined space permits, atmospheric
monitoring equipment, ventilation and rescue procedures. Attendees will
see the
latest in confined space entry and rescue equipment. This is an
elective course
for the Workplace Health and Safety
Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Construction Safety: An Overview
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X431.27. 2.51 ABIH CEUs, 15 REHS Hours
Gain an overview of the California Construction Safety Orders. Learn to locate and apply the Construction Safety Orders, identify common hazards found on construction sites, and develop abatement techniques for these hazards. Learn to recognize selected construction processes, materials and equipment. Upon successful completion of this course, receive an OSHA completion card (OSHA 10-hour) as proof of compliance with OSHA mandates. This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program and a required course for the Intensive Certificate Program in Health and Safety.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Construction Safety: An Overview starts July 11
Electrical Safety
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X431.38. 1.5 GEN CEUs, 15 GEN Hours, 2.51 ABIH CEUs, 15 REHS Hours
Electricity is such a familiar part of our lives that it isn't always given the respect and caution it deserves. Learn how electricity can become a hazard and the most common causes of electrical injuries, including:
- Contact with power lines
- Lack of ground-fault protection
- Path to ground missing or discontinuous
- Equipment not used in the manner prescribed
- Improper use of extension and flexible cords
- Failure to lockout electrical circuits
Gain insight into OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout of machinery and equipment, and industry best practices that go beyond OSHA requirements. This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Emergency Management Techniques
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X431.5. 2.51 ABIH CEUs, 15 REHS Hours
Gain practical experience in managing emergency situations, and learn to respond effectively in crisis situations. Examine the management techniques common to all emergency situations, including natural disaster, fires, and mass medical and hazardous materials incidents. Simulations and opportunities to form small incident command groups and to solve industrial emergency problems based on actual case histories are included.
Discussions cover effective emergency planning, legal
responsibilities, administrative notifications, government response
plans and
agencies, incident commands systems as an emergency management tool,
crisis
management skills, decision-making under pressure, effective
communication
techniques, and media and public relations. Emergency coordinators and
those
who direct emergency response teams will benefit from this course.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Environmental and Toxics Laws and Regulations
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X431.51. 15 GEN Hours, 2.51 ABIH CEUs, 1.5 GEN CEUs, 2 MCLE CEUs, 15 REHS CEUs
Examine the key federal, state and local environmental regulatory programs that environmental managers, consultants, planners, citizen activists and regulators need to know to remain compliant. This overview provides insight into the major environmental programs and permitting requirements governing industrial processes and activities. Learn about the specific regulations pertaining to air and water quality, climate change, toxic materials, hazardous wastes, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and green chemistry. Significant emphasis is given to the key elements of the regulatory programs from compliance and auditing perspectives.
This is a
required
course for the Professional Concentration
in Environmental Management for Industry and Facilities, and
an elective in
the Workplace Health and Safety
Certificate Program.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Environmental and Toxics Laws and Regulations starts May 31
Ergonomics in the Workplace
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X488.2B. 2.51 ABIH CEUs, 15 REHS Hours
Learn the
fundamentals of
ergonomics in industrial and office workplaces. Discuss medical issues,
regulatory strategies, engineering solutions and productivity
improvements. If
your employees experience problems with lifting, repetitive motion or
overexertion,
their improper work practices may cause serious and long-term
disabilities. A
review of safe work practices with a focus on basic ergonomics may help
your
organization. Develop ergonomic recognition and identification skills
necessary
for implementation of an overall injury prevention strategy.
Discussions and
exercises will focus on problem solving in real occupational
situations. This
is an elective course for the Workplace
Health and Safety Certificate Program and a required course
for the Intensive Certificate Program in
Health and
Safety.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Ergonomics in the Workplace starts August 21
Excavation Safety
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X431.37. 7.5 GEN Hours, 1.25 ABIH CEUs, .75 GEN CEUs
Trench cave-ins represent a serious hazard to employees. This course gives an overview of state and federal standards and regulations related to trenching and excavation safety. Topics covered include inspection techniques and soil classification, as well as protective systems to prevent cave-ins such as shoring, sloping and trench shields. This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Fall Protection for the Construction Industry
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X431.30. .75 GEN CEUs, 7.5 GEN Hours, 1 ABIH CEUs
Construction is the most hazardous occupation in California and falls from elevations are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. The California Construction Safety Orders have many different requirements for fall protection for various trades and job functions, requiring different types of fall protection at different heights. In addition, there are numerous types of fall protection methods such as guardrails, fall arrest systems, fall restraint and safety nets and even more alternative methods to reduce fall hazards such as manlifts and scaffolds.
This class is designed to unravel the mystery of fall protection safety
orders and discuss types of fall protection and other methods to reduce
fall hazards. This will allow you to know when fall protection is
needed and how to protect employees from devastating falls. The
discussion will go beyond what is required by safety orders and discuss
best practices in fall protection. This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety
Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
IIPP: Your Safety Management Action Plan
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X431.24. 15 GEN Hours, 2.51 ABIH CEUs, 15 REHS Hours, 1.5 GEN CEUs
Learn how to create and maintain a successful Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Designed for administrators, managers and supervisors with responsibility for implementing and maintaining the IIPP in their organizations or work areas, this two-day course gives you the tools to develop or revise your written program and to use program evaluation tools to assess and monitor IIPP effectiveness. Review regulatory requirements in California T8 CCR 3203 for record keeping, response to Cal/OSHA inspections and the recent changes to the Cal/OSHA Enforcement Program related to provisions of AB 1127. This is an elective course in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Incident Investigation Techniques
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X431.22. 2.51 ABIH CEUs, 15 REHS Hours
Acquire the knowledge, practical skills and tools you need to conduct incident investigations. Designed with both the novice and seasoned professional in mind, topics in this interactive course include: principles of incident investigation, responsibilities in the investigation process, investigation planning and preparation, the seven steps of initial response, tools and techniques for investigation, the collection and examination of information, root cause analysis, the incident investigation report, and effective real-world corrective actions.
This is an elective course
for the Workplace Health and Safety
Certificate Program and a required course for the Intensive Certificate Program in Health and Safety.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Incident Investigation Techniques starts August 23
Indoor Air Quality Management
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X429.2. 1.5 GEN CEUs, 15 GEN Hours, 2.51 ABIH CEUs, 15 REHS Hours
Learn about indoor air quality and related health issues with emphasis on commercial and institutional buildings. Examine common indoor air quality complaints, including concerns about mold, chemicals, odors and persistent health complaints. Discover green building concepts and how indoor air quality fits with LEED building designs and certifications. Review indoor air quality problems, including:
- Common indoor air pollutants and their sources
- How to investigate indoor air quality and building illness complaints
- Air sampling and analysis for indoor air pollutants
- Building ventilation and the role it plays in indoor air quality
- Remedies for indoor air quality complaints
- Regulations that pertain to indoor air quality
The complex issues of indoor air quality complaints and concerns will also be addressed. Case studies provide real-life examples of how to recognize and address these critical issues. This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Introduction to Chemical Hazards
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X431.39. 1.25 ABIH CEUs, 7.5 REHS Hours
Proper management of hazardous materials is vital to minimizing potential health and/or environmental damage. Improve your understanding of the underlying health and environmental impacts of chemical hazards by reviewing the toxic effects of materials and the basic mechanism of action of classes of toxic agents. Examine:
- Basic chemical principles and definitions
- Important physical characteristics, such as physical states of chemicals, solubility, and vapor pressure and density
- Common hazardous properties, such as flammable and explosive agents
- Corrosive effects
Discuss the use of occupational and environmental thresholds and criteria. Case studies demonstrate how these principles apply to actual situations. Those with limited scientific training who plan to take more advanced health and safety or environmental health courses, such as Industrial Hygiene, will benefit. This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program and a required course in the Intensive Certificate Program in Health and Safety and the Professional Concentration in Environmental Management for Industry and Facilities.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Introduction to Chemical Hazards starts July 23
Lab Health and Safety
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X431.4. 15 REHS Hours
Review regulations, standards and industry best practices for chemical, physical and biological hazards in the laboratory environment. Job safety analysis, engineering and administrative controls, and the use of personal protective equipment are covered. Examine spill response, hazardous waste management and environmental hazard mitigation.
Learn about hazardous waste requirements, shipping issues and environmental hazards. Become conversant about and gain practical knowledge of chemical, physical and biological hazards in the laboratory environment. Chemical hygiene officers, lab managers and personnel, consultants, and safety officers benefit from learning to apply regulations associated with laboratory hazards, conduct job safety analyses and establish a chemical hygiene plan.
This course helps students to comply with CCR Title 8 §5191 relating to chemical exposure in laboratories, and is an elective course in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Noise and Hearing Conservation
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X431.8A. .75 GEN CEUs, 7.5 GEN Hours, 1.25 ABIH CEUs, 7.5 REHS Hours
Protect your employees’ hearing—learn how noise is generated, ways to control industrial noise and how to measure it in the workplace. Familiarize yourself with regulatory requirements concerning hearing conservation and workplace noise, as well as the requirements for establishing a hearing conservation program. Learn to choose proper hearing protection services, how audiometry is performed, and how to conduct a noise survey. This is an elective course in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training
3 quarter units academic credit, X431.43. 3 GEN CEUs, 30 GEN Hours, 4 ABIH CEUs
The OSHA 30-hour training is designed for construction workers or managers with safety and health responsibilities. Students learn to identify common hazards found on construction sites, and develop strategies to prevent injuries. Although OSHA standards are discussed, this training emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an OSHA 30-hour card as proof of compliance with OSHA mandates.
This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
OSHA Recordkeeping
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X431.33. 1.25 ABIH CEUs, 7.5 REHS Hours
The OSHA Recordkeeping rule requires employers to prepare and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses. Become functionally familiar with the latest requirements and mechanics of OSHA injury and illness documentation. Current regulations have improved employee involvement, calling for greater employee privacy protection. Learn about the most current regulatory requirements: simpler forms and greater employer flexibility to use computers to verify OSHA requirements are being met. Gain confidence that your recordkeeping is reliable and compliant with regulatory requirements.
This workshop is designed for experienced and newly-assigned supervisors, managers, health and safety personnel and others responsible for injury and illness recordkeeping. This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
OSHA Training Requirements Overview
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X431.26. 1.25 ABIH CEUs, 7.5 REHS Hours
Identify key
training
requirements in respiratory protection, blood-borne pathogens,
forklifts,
ergonomics, hazard communication, the HAZWOPER standard and other
areas. A wide
range of health and safety training requirements are identified in both
federal
and state OSHA standards. Learn to properly document the training each
employee
receives in the workplace. This course focuses on the actual training
requirements involved in each standard and will not include a detailed
discussion of each one. This is an elective course for the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program
and a required
course for the Intensive Certificate
Program in Health and Safety.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Protective Clothing
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X431.1. 1.25 ABIH CEUs, 7.5 REHS Hours
Learn about the regulations and standards regarding personal protective equipment, limitations on use, the different types of chemical protective clothing and use of chemical compatibility charts. Other topics include eye, face, hand, foot, head and hearing protection, protective clothing decontamination and protective clothing for working with biohazards. This class is particularly helpful to anyone responsible for a personal protective equipment program. This is an elective course for the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program and a required course for the Intensive Certificate Program in Health and Safety.
Note: This class will not include the topic of respiratory protection, which is covered in the course Respiratory Protection.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Protective Clothing starts July 13
Respiratory Protection
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X431.2. 1.25 ABIH CEUs, 7.5 REHS Hours
Discover the requirements for a respiratory protection program described by Cal/OSHA regulations. Review regulatory requirements, guidance documents and consider exposure evaluation. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of various types of respiratory protection, respirator change-out schedules and fit-testing procedures. An introduction to operating self-contained breathing apparatus concludes the day's activities. This course is primarily for managers, supervisors and those responsible for purchasing respiratory protective equipment.
This
is an elective course for the Workplace
Health and Safety Certificate
Program and a required course for the Intensive Certificate Program in Health and Safety.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Respiratory Protection starts August 20
Scaffold Safety
0.8 quarter units academic credit, X431.29. .8 GEN CEUs, 8 GEN Hours, 8 REHS Hours
Scaffolding can be found on most construction sites, and numerous safety hazards such as lack of guardrails, inadequate access, electrical hazards and structural deficiencies can be found on most scaffolds. This course will address the requirements for various types of scaffolding including metal scaffolds, wood pole scaffolds, system scaffolds, suspended scaffolds, mobile scaffolds, as well as addressing man lifts and scissors lifts. This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program.
This course is not currently scheduled.
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"I had the opportunity to switch careers in mid-life and jumped into a position in health and safety. I was pleased to see that the UC Davis Extension had a Certificate Program in Workplace Health and Safety. In just more than a year, I completed the certificate program, which gave me an excellent foundation in the technical and practical aspects of EHS. This base gave me the confidence to develop in my new position and, after a couple of more years of on-the-job experience, I qualified and passed the Certified Safety Professional exam. Since that time I have been promoted to the position of manager of Corporate EHS. I believe that much of my success is the result of the excellence of this program."
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