Welcome Letter

Dear Prospective Student:

Thank you for your interest in the Construction Safety program. At TSTC Marshall, Construction Safety is one of the programs within the Enterprise Systems Division that includes Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ). Environmental health and safety personnel work in industry to assure worker safety and environmental protection.

The Construction Safety Specialization addresses the special worker safety issues involved in the construction industry. You will learn proper techniques of site surveys, inspections and audits as required by federal and state regulatory agencies. You will be trained how to read and interpret Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, fill out compliance paperwork, perform safety inspections, safety training and investigate work accidents. The technical training in this program includes, construction technology, construction methods & materials, estimating, project management, construction management, materials handling and others related specifically to the construction industry.

Our programs offer hands-on training for the techniques used in safety compliance, such as air, soil and water sampling, respirator fit testing, audiometric testing, fall protection, emergency spill clean up procedures along with many other hands-on techniques. You will learn computer skills that are needed in the safety industry such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and compliance spread sheets and compliance e-forms. The training you receive at TSTC will provide you with an up-to-date education in construction worker safety.

If you have questions or would like to tour the department, or the campus please contact us. We would be happy to schedule a personalized tour and we welcome the opportunity to talk with you. I hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,
Wayne Dillon