与工作相关的伤害，疾病和死亡仍然是美国和全球范围内的重大问题。这些不利事件和后果涉及重大的人类痛苦，并给个人，企业和国家带来巨大的经济负担。该集中度旨在提供跨学科培训，并使他们接触改善美国及其他地区职业安全与卫生所需的主要方法，工具和方法。该集中还旨在为职业人体工程学和安全领域中的有影响力的论文研究提供基础。
The Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering has a reputation as one of the top ISE Ph.D. programs in the world. This reputation stems from the cutting edge research conducted here by the collaboration of a strong and experienced faculty with the top graduate students in the field. Doctoral students in ISE experience rigorous academic study requiring independent investigation that results in original scholarly work of the highest quality. Graduates are well prepared for positions in both academia and the private or public sector.<br><br>Work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities remain a substantial concern in the U.S. and globally. These adverse events and outcomes involve major human suffering and impose a significant economic burden to individuals, businesses, and nations. This concentration is designed to provide interdisciplinary training and exposure to the major methods, tools, and approaches needed to improve occupational safety and health in the U.S. and beyond. The concentration is also intended to provide the foundation for impactful dissertation research in the areas of occupational ergonomics and safety.