Winter 2025 Finals
Finals are fast approaching, see the schedule in this article.
Mar 31, 2025
Welcome to Occupational Safety and Health Management at GVSU!
The fully ABET accredited 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?
Accredited program
Teaching-oriented approach
Professional certification upon graduation
Hands-on Learning
Paid internships
Nearly 100% job placement
“The OSH Program at GV is also a program that was heavily focused on what comes after college and how to set us all up to excel in our careers. Dave Huizen was not only a great professor, but an incredible advisor as well. He helped me secure my first internship at the Amway Manufacturing Headquarters in Ada, which gave me the experience and confidence I needed to get an internship at Disney my senior year.”
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Hannah Heise '17
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
Internship Informational Meeting
A brief meeting will be held that is required for OSH 490 students to attend in EC617.
Feb 20, 2025
Michigan Safety Conference 2025
The Michigan Safety Conference will be held on April 15th and 16th, 2025 in Lansing, MI.
Feb 14, 2025
Events
Michigan Safety Conference 2025
April 15, 2025 All Day
The Michigan Safety Conference is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the improvement of workplace safety and health practices in the State of Michigan. The Michigan Safety...
Michigan Safety Conference 2025
April 16, 2025 All Day
The Michigan Safety Conference is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the improvement of workplace safety and health practices in the State of Michigan. The Michigan Safety...
Senior / Alumni Spotlights
Hannah Heise '17
"The OSH program at GVSU helped me grow in those areas gave me the best start to my career that I could ask for. My biggest piece of advice to college students and new graduates is simple: Ask a million questions. There is no such thing as too many!"