Project Day: Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration
Congratulations to the OSH team with Jolene and MyAphasia who won the People's Choice Award!
Jun 11, 2024
Welcome to Occupational Safety and Health Management at GVSU!
The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management (OSHM) degree at Grand Valley is designed to equip individuals with the essential skills for entry-level positions in safety management, industrial hygiene, and environmental protection, while concurrently laying the groundwork for professional certification. The demand for proficient, fully-qualified safety professionals is on the rise in Michigan and across the nation.
WHY STUDY OSHM AT GVSU?
ABET accredited program
Teaching-oriented approach
Professional certification upon graduation
Hands-on Learning
Paid internships
Nearly 100% job placement
“The OSH program provides amazing opportunities for students to participate in local industries all around the Grand Rapids area. I've found that the real-life experience I've gained through classes has made me a seriously competitive candidate for all sorts of internships, jobs, and roles that I apply for in the safety field.”
- Sierra Virden, Class of 2023
Mission
To prepare exceptional professionals who will impact the safety and health of today and tomorrow's workforce.
Vision
To create a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, ethical behavior, and encourages life long learning.
Core Values
- Professional and ethical behavior
- Respect and appreciation of differences
- Life long learning
- Social responsibility
News
OSH Students and Faculty participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition
OSH students delivered morning safety talks and conducted interviews with some participating teams to assess their safety programs.
Apr 2, 2024
OSH Students host a Noise Control Demo for Engineering Day
Students were provided a jingle bell and a plastic ornament and then asked to select which "insulating materials" they would pack around their jingle bell to make it as quiet as possible!
Mar 4, 2024
OSHM Student, Amauri Mcintosh Ready for next Chapter after Embracing Campus Life, Volunteerism
He enjoyed the OSHM program, which is housed in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, saying the program's size allowed for easy connections to faculty who are passionate about their field and introductions to area employers.
Feb 21, 2024
Project Day: Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration
More than 90 Engineering, Computing, and Occupational Safety and Health Management students presented their senior and team projects on April 20 at the Shape Corp. Innovation and Design Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Apr 27, 2023