Prepare for the Fast-Growing Field of Environmental Health & Safety - Video

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“Fast Growing Field”
“Protecting Workers, Communities & Environment”

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Lower third: Sabrina Fu, PhD Environmental Portfolio Director

UMGC sign, windmills with GFX:

“Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Health and Safety”

SHARMILA PRADHAN ON CAMERA 

Lower third: Sharmila Pradhan Adjunct Associate Professor
Occupational Safety & Environmental Protection 

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Environmental Safety Regulations
Incident Response
Fire Prevention
Safety and Security Management Environmental Technology
Pollution Control

Sabrina Fu: If you are looking for a career in a fast-growing field that focuses on protecting workers, their communities and the environment -- then (OC) we have just the college program for you. (VO) University of Maryland Global Campus is now offering a Bachelor of Science in environmental health and safety. 

Sharmila Pradhan: The online program covers a broad range of topics, (VO) including environmental safety regulations, incident response, fire prevention, safety and security management, environmental technology, pollution control, and more.

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Lower third:
Brandon Hody
Adjunct Associate Professor
Environmental, Health, and Safety Professional

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Analyzing data
Evaluating hazards and risk factors
Implementing industry standards
Adapting to global change
Advising on strategy
Practicing leadership skills

Brandon Hody: The program is designed to help students develop valuable skills to improve work environments for employees. (VO) These include:

• Analyzing data 
• Evaluating hazards and risk factors
• Implementing industry standards
• Adapting to global change  
• Advising on strategy, and 
• Practicing leadership skills.

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Footage of workplaces 

Website:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-health-and-safety-specialists-and-technicians.htm

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14%

Sharmila: In today's workplace, companies are searching for (VO) ways to keep their employees safe while also being perceived as socially responsible. (OC) That’s because the public has grown more concerned over environmental issues – (VO) leading to a growing demand for environmental health and safety solutions.

Sharmila: And the field is growing at a rapid pace. 

Sabrina: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of jobs (VO) in this field by 2032 will increase about 14% – that’s much faster than the average growth rate for all occupations.

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Different people working

Footage of workers

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Occupational health and safety
Construction health and safety
Industrial hygiene
Environmental management
Fire safety and prevention
Product stewardship
Hazardous material management, and Risk management

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Brandon:  With more than half of the current safety workforce reaching retirement age soon – 

(OC) This program will help prepare you for a broad range of careers – such as:  

• Occupational health and safety

• Construction health and safety

• Industrial hygiene 

• Environmental management 

• Fire safety and prevention

• Product stewardship

• Hazardous material management, and 

• Risk management

Student testimonial
PrincessAshley  

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PrincessAshley Paull
BS, Environmental Health and Safety

Student footage, worker footage

PrincessAshley: The depth of the knowledge that you'll receive will help you transition better into your career. (VO) So you'll be able to apply what you've learned within the courses to your careers.

Students doing course work

Certification footage

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Work locations

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Zero Dollars in Textbook Costs for Most Courses

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Sharmila: Our courses are taught by faculty with real work experience in the industry. And you will work with a(OC) success coach to ensure you have what you need to stay on track throughout the program. (VO) We even assist our students by offering $0 in textbook costs for most courses and you will have access to lifetime career services. 

Sabrina: So, if you're looking to succeed in an environmental and health safety role, check out the program at UMGC today.