This program provides a variety of knowledge areas on building and construction safety. It will address topics on safe and healthy built environment, safe design principles, ergonomics and human factors in design, hazard identification, risk assessment, provision and upkeep of fire safety systems, and address the impact of air quality on workers’ safety, health and productivity. The program will provide more employment opportunities, pave the way for pursuing further education in topics related to building and construction safety, and facilitate certification in professional societies, such as OSHA. The main outcome of the construction area is that it will enable students to apply the principles of safe design, construction, and operation of building and construction projects, and implement procedures to identify, assess, monitor, and control the occurrence of unsafe conditions.