Career Outlook

Roles & Responsibilities:

Professionals in this field perform safety and environmental compliance inspections, investigate accidents, apply Texas Workforce Compensation Commission (TWCC) regulations and keep records according to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Graduates also develop programs for employee safety training, fire prevention and protection, hearing conservation and noise control, drug abuse prevention, and hazardous waste handling and disposal. As a graduate of the Construction Safety Specialization program, you may hold positions such as site safety technician, safety director, safety manager, safety investigator, or site safety inspector.

Employers want technicians who can:

• Help them comply with OSHA and EPA standards, as well as other government regulations;
• Develop, implement and administer safety and fire prevention programs;
• Train employees in proper safety techniques;
• Investigate and control accidents; and
• Apply TWCC regulations.

The Technical Advantage:

TSTC students overwhelmingly state the top reason they picked the college was because of the hands-on experience. While at TSTC, Construction Safety students use many types of equipment and software to gain the competitive edge. These include:

• Noise monitoring equipment;
• Air sampling equipment;
• Fall protection devices;
• Respirators; and self-contained breathing apparatuses.

Industry Standards:

In addition to holding a degree from TSTC, graduates can gain extra credibility in the job market by holding industry certifications such as Construction Health & Safety Technologist (CHST), and Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction (STS-Construction) offered by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST).