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Department of Health, Safety, and Environmental Health Sciences

Welcome:

  

Dr. Earl Blair

Chairperson


 

 

Dr. Blair is Department Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Health Sciences at Indiana State University. Earl is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and an award winning teacher and author.  He holds a B.A. degree in Psychology from Asbury College, an MS degree in Safety Management from West Virginia University, and a Doctorate in Vocational Education from the University of Kentucky. 

 Earl’s work experience includes working as a safety professional in industry (Baxter Labs, Mobil Chemical, Ashland Oil, and International Specialty Chemicals [ISP]).  He has taught safety courses at various universities (Indiana University, Murray State University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Distance Education through East Carolina University). Dr. Blair is also an experienced international consultant and trainer (Safety Performance Solutions and Blair Safety Services). While working in industry, Earl led two of the earliest plants in the US into the OSHA STAR program in Illinois and New Jersey.  

 Earl is a frequent keynote speaker at safety conferences and corporate meetings.  He is a Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and Assistant Administrator of ASSE’s Academic Practice Specialty and Chair of the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Education Resource Division of Occupational Safety and Health.  Currently, in addition to his university administration, teaching and research, he provides consulting and training in the areas of behavioral safety, leadership, and safety management.

 

Classes Taught by Dr. Blair at ISU

 

HLTH 314 – Industrial Health and Safety Legislation

HLTH 416 – Administration of Industrial Health & Safety Programs

HLTH 427 – Special Subjects in Health & Safety