GCOHC is a training center that specializes in emergency response and hazardous waste worker operations.  It was  one of the first labor-sponsored occupational health clinics in the nation.  In 2009, GCOHC celebrated its 25 year anniversary of service to industry and workers throughout the state of Ohio. 

The training program in emergency response and hazardous waste operations is carefully monitored by the Board of Directors comprised of representatives recognized nationally and internationally in emergency response, hazardous waste operations, and other environmental fields.

Midwest Consortium Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program of the University of Cincinnati

In 1987 the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) awarded the University of Cincinnati a  Training Grant to teach emergency response and the handling of hazardous waste to workers and their communities.  The University of Cincinnati Department of Environmental Health, formed the "Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training Consortium headed by Dr. Carol Rice, which is comprised of organizations throughout the Midwest region of the United States.

Since its inception, The Greater Cincinnati Occupational Health Center is a member of this consortium and is responsible for training workers and industry throughout the state of Ohio.  This program is entering its 24th year of service funded by NIEHS.  All courses and services comply with the OSHA HAZWOPER standard 1910.120 and ANSI guidelines.  Participants are issued certificates from GCOHC for successful completion.

TO CONTACT US:
The Greater Cincinnati Occupational Health Center
Phone: (513) 531-7101
    Fax: (513) 531-7102
     Email: gcohc@fuse.net