Occupational Safety and Risk Management, Industrial Technology
A.S. Degree Industrial Technology and Transportation · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Occupational Safety and Risk Management, Industrial Technology Associate of Science
The Occupational Safety and Risk Management, Industrial Technology Associate of Science provides broad-based professional preparation in the field of occupational safety and risk management. Safety professionals strive to protect people, property, and the environment using hazard identification and risk control techniques, working to balance safety and compliance with production and profit. The curriculum uses scientific foundations and regulatory frameworks and includes courses in occupational safety, occupational health, risk management, and environmental health. The core courses, paired with technical and science courses, provides for a cohesive area of emphasis in Industrial Technology. Students are academically prepared to make contributions to society by anticipating, evaluating, and controlling occupational and environmental hazards and risks and are prepared for careers in construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and general industry. Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a "C" or "P" grade in each course, the student will be eligible for an Associate of Science degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate competency in risk assessment and the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of health and safety data.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to design and provide appropriate safety education and training.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to design and apply appropriate risk control methods, procedures, and programs incorporating current regulations and utilizing appropriate technology.
4. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to assess contemporary occupational safety and risk management principles within the local, regional, and societal context within the applicable regulatory framework.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Safety and Risk Management, Industrial Technology Associate of Science: Complete all of the following | 41-42 | |
| Core Courses: Complete all of the following | 26 | |
| BIOL B18 | Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| OSRM B10 | Occupational Safety | 3 |
| OSRM B12 | Occupational Health | 3 |
| OSRM B16 | Managing Employee Safety and Health | 3 |
| OSRM B18 | Environmental, Health, and Safety Law and Administration | 3 |
| OSRM B20 | Environmental Health and Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| PHSC B12 | Physical Science | 4 |
| OSRM B26 | Risk Management | 3 |
| List A | 3-4 | |
| CHEM B2A | Intro General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM B10 | Chemistry and Society | 3 |
| List B | 12 | |
| CRPS B3 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| WTRT B53 | Water & Wastewater Analysis | 3 |
| ELET B70 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| FORE B2 | Natural Resources and the Environment | 3 |
| FIRE B6 | Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
| MCAG B4 | Agriculture Safety | 3 |
| BIOL B8 | Intro to Environmental Science | 3 |
| BSAD B49A | Warehouse Management | 3 |
| BSAD B49B | Operations Management and Lean Principles | 3 |
| OSRM B4 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |