Safety Specialist | University of Alaska Anchorage

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingSystems Analysis

Knowledge

English LanguageEngineering and TechnologyAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Inductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityFluency of IdeasCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and prevent
Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
Evaluate product designs for safety.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareObject or component oriented development softwareCompliance software

Tools

Accelerated ageing testersAccelerometersAcoustic calibratorsAerosol sampling devicesAnthropometersBall pressure testersBump testersCold bend testersCord anchorage pull machinesCord anchorage test devicesDesktop computersDifferential scanning calorimetersDigital calipersDigital camerasDigital dynamometers

Work Values

Working ConditionsSupportAchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-2111.00	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Industrial accident investigations — conduct structured root-cause analyses of workplace injuries or occupational diseases and propose preventive measures with limited oversight.
Safety-level research — design and execute product safety evaluations using analytical or scientific software, interpreting results against regulatory benchmarks.
Product design review — independently assess engineering drawings and CAD models for compliance with applicable safety codes in a manufacturing or product-development environment.
Worker safety training — coordinate and facilitate training programs on hazardous condition monitoring, PPE use, and emergency procedures for diverse employee groups.
Regulatory knowledge maintenance — routinely monitor updates to OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific regulations and integrate changes into site safety programs.
Hazard-prevention recommendations — develop written procedures for detecting, preventing, and eliminating physical and chemical hazards in industrial or commercial settings.
Inspection and testing reports — compile and present facility inspection findings and environmental test results to site management in clear, actionable written reports.
Systems analysis for safety — evaluate workplace systems and processes to identify latent failure points and recommend corrective engineering controls.
CAD-supported design evaluation — use computer-aided design software to model and analyze product geometries and failure modes relevant to user safety.
Time-managed project execution — plan and prioritize multiple concurrent safety assessments within project schedules, meeting regulatory submission deadlines independently.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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