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Occupational Safety and Health

November 2025 Newsletter

With the holidays around the corner, November offers the perfect moment to celebrate how far we’ve come together in building a stronger safety community. Let’s finish the year focused, prepared, and ready to keep raising the standard for workplace safety.

Celebrating One of Our Own

"I chose UC San Diego because it offered online and in-person courses, giving me flexibility to take the courses when I need, and because UC San Diego is an OSHA Training Institute Education Center.”

—Noah Serigny

Noah Serigny knew that he wanted to gain a competitive edge to transition into a civilian role after retiring from the U.S Navy.

Committed to bridging his previous experience to his future career success, Noah realized he needed formal training to strengthen his knowledge and stand out from his competitors.

That’s when he turned to UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies and enrolled in the Professional Safety and Health Officer Program.

 


Today, Noah works at the Idaho National Laboratory and is responsible for the health and safety of over 6,000 employees. 

Noah’s story is part of Dare.Dream.Do. a campaign celebrating individuals who are achieving—or actively pursuing—their personal and professional goals through UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies.
 

Community Updates

Mark Your Calendar

Daylight Savings Time Ends November 2, 2025 - Decrease in alertness, reaction time and decision-making ability all have the potential to affect our health and safety and the health and safety of those around us while at work, on the road or at home. (Source)

ASSP has some recommendations for how to keep your employees safe > View list.

Veterans Day November 11, 2025 - Office closed.

Thanksgiving November 27, 2025 - Office closed starting Wed. November 26 at 1 p.m. until Mon. December 1.

Your Backstage Pass to Event Safety


Date: November 4, 2025
Time: 2-3:30 p.m. PST
Presenters: Angie Chamberland, Don Cooper, Bryan Huneycutt, Ken Keberle, Kevin Kloesel, and Jacob Worek

Register to attend the free event.

We’re hosting a free virtual session where you can meet the instructors behind the new Event Safety Certificate Program. Connect with peers, hear directly from industry leaders, and get your questions answered.

Don’t miss this inside look at how the program can strengthen your skills and prepare you for the unique challenges of keeping live events safe.
 

Our Team on the Road

Highlights from the Safety Inspection Techniques course field trips, Group Dynamics for Fire and Emergency Services Instructors course, and ASSP San Diego Safety Summit.
 

We Want to Hear From You


Your story matters—and we'd love to share it! Whether you've taken one course or completed a full certificate, tell us how UC San Diego Extended Studies OSHA Training Institute Education Center has impacted your career, your workplace, or your perspective on safety. Your experience can inspire others. Your experience can inspire others, highlight the value of safety training, and showcase the real-world difference OSHA education makes. Submit your story or testimonial today and help us celebrate the incredible professionals in our safety community.

Disclaimer: By submitting your story, testimonial, or photo, you grant UC San Diego Extended Studies OSHA Training Institute Education Center permission to use your content in marketing materials, newsletters, social media, and other promotional platforms. Submissions may be edited for clarity or length. If selected, we may contact you for additional details or approval.
 

Upcoming In-Person Classes


 

*While these are just a few of our in-person offerings, we also have a wide range of courses available, including Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) options to fit your learning style and schedule. For a complete list of all our courses, visit our website: osha.ucsd.edu. We look forward to seeing you in the classroom—or online