Certificate Of Completion
- When chemical toxins are accidentally released into the water supply or into the air, who tests to ensure that the levels of toxins are safe for the public?
- When a natural disaster floods basement or disrupts the sewer systems, who tests for possible toxicity and manages the cleanup?
- When schools and colleges need annual on-site inspections of their laboratories and drinking water, who completes the task?
All of these questions can be answered through the field of Industrial Hygiene.
- You enjoy working with the public and problem solving, this may be a good fit for you.
- You will be working independently in the outdoors and in laboratory settings, so if you would like a career outside of an office setting, this career may be right for you.
- You are looking for access to a new career and would like to get started as soon as possible, this is an ideal career pathway for you, as the timeline to an entry level position is about 6 months.
Academic Pathways
At OCC, we offer a 17-credit certificate in Industrial Hygiene/Hazardous Materials Management that a student can complete in just two semesters. Simultaneously, students can complete a number of industry recognized professional credentials at OCC that will further increase a student’s employment and salary possibilities.
In conjunction with the 17-credit certificate of completion, OCC is offering the following industry recognized credentials though our Workforce and Professional Education (WPE) department. The addition of these industry recognized credentials to the Certificate of Completion in IHHM can add up to $30,000 annually to your salary. Inquire about scholarship opportunities available for these credentials.
- NIOSH 582
- OSHA 30 Construction or General Industry
- OSHA Hazwoper 40
- Lead Inspector
- Risk Assessor
- Asbestos Inspector
Materials Management
Faculty Biography
Lincoln A. Simmons, College Lecturer in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is a faculty member and an accomplished environmental leader with over twenty years of technical and management responsibility involving environmental sustainability, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, environmental site assessments and indoor air. He has led environmental projects from concept to completion while managing teams, client relations and financial viability.
Mr. Simmons has worked as Project Director with Con-Test air and Water Engineering, ATC Environmental Consultants, and Warren Panzer engineers. He served as the President of ESTI/ESTCL and WIIL, full service Environmental Consulting and Construction Management firms.
Second Annual Environmental Science Technical Conference on March 28, 2024
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