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GCOHC is a training center that specializes in emergency
response and hazardous worker operations. It was
originally one of the first labor-sponsored occupational health
clinics in the nation. Last year, GCOHC celebrated its
20year anniversary of service to industry and workers throughout
the state of
Ohio. The training program in emergency response hazardous
waste operations is carefully monitored by the Board of
Directors which is comprised
of representatives recognized nationally and internationally in
emergency response, hazardous waste operations, and
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 Workforce Development
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 Hazardous Waste Worker Training
Program headed by Dr. Carol Rice, which is comprised of nine
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 17th year of service funded by NIEHS.
All courses and services comply with the OSHA safety standard of
1910.120 and ANZI guidelines. GCOHC must abide by the
highest teaching standards established by the Midwest Consortium
Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program of the University of
Cincinnati and the National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences which includes its approval of instructors and use of
course curriculum. Participants are issued certificates
from GCOHC and the University of Cincinnati.
TO CONTACT US:
The Greater Cincinnati Occupational Health Center
Phone: (513) 531-7101
Fax: (513) 531-7102
Email:
gcohc@fuse.net |
