Establishment of an Associate Degree in Safety Technology

Abstract

Various types of hazards are present in all aspects of the economy. Training is an essential ingredient in the reduction and elimination of these hazards. The development of qualified safety professionals is necessary for solving the main problems facing and organizing a safe work environment. This paper presents the development of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Safety Technology. The paper includes the rational for the development of the proposed program, a literature review on the need for safety education, the main features of the developed program, a program need analysis, program educational objectives, program outcomes, a degree plan and course description. The developed program should provide a guide to training institutes worldwide for the development of a safety program at any educational level, including an associate, bachelor or graduate education in safety. The level of presentation of such a program would depend on the availability of qualified staff and resources.

Keywords:

• safety education
• safety technology
• training
• curriculum

Acknowledgment

The authors thank the Committee and the referees/consultants for their involvement in the process of developing the program. The authors also thank King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals for the support and facilities that made this research possible.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.