Build a Career Managing Safety
Safety management involves the proactive identification, assessment and mitigation of workplace hazards to safeguard the well-being of employees. This degree encompasses the development and strict enforcement of policies, procedures and initiatives that prevent workplace accidents, injuries and illnesses, as well as comprehensive training on safe work practices, routine inspections and compliance with safety regulations.
The Bachelor of Science in Safety Management from Embry-Riddle equips you to create safer workplaces, ensure employee wellness, conduct safety audits and manage industry hazards. Our goal is to develop the next generation of safety managers who can create safer workplaces and effectively respond to hazardous situations. This safety degree empowers you with the technical knowledge and analytical problem-solving skills needed to address safety challenges as an industry leader.
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Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus
Housed in the Department of Human Factors, Safety and Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, the B.S. in Safety Management provides comprehensive training on safe work practices, inspections and regulatory compliance. You'll learn to develop and enforce strict policies and procedures to prevent workplace accidents, injuries and illnesses.
The Safety Management program is a Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Qualified Academic Program (QAP), meeting rigorous standards and offering a curriculum aligned with the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation.
Graduates are awarded the GSP designation, putting them on the path toward Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
They can also apply for the Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) credential through the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), streamlining the path to the accredited Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) certification.
The bachelor's degree in Safety Management is an approved Category I – Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) degree.
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Our goal is to develop the next generation of safety managers who will create safer workplaces and effectively respond to hazardous situations.
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