Find educational institutions that hold specialized institutional accreditation in the industrial safety area and offer on-line or on-campus programs suitable for your situation. The U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation can provide references to the appropriate accrediting bodies in the United States to help you find these.
Examine the offerings of academic institutions that might fit your interests, vocational situation and financial condition. A typical requirement for an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Safety and Health degree is 60 semester hours (References 2). Classes would be divided among general studies, required technical courses and electives. A local community college may offer night courses and the degree you need. On the other hand, studying on-line may be your only option. The decision is up to you as to which accredited path you will take to acquire a valuable career tool.
Examine the catalogs of institutions of interest, and ensure they offer what you need and that you can meet their admissions requirements. Check out the schools' costs per semester hour and any additional fees.
Select one or more institutions and apply. Take care to supply all the information requested on the applications.
Evaluate any acceptances, and notify the institution that you select. Then work hard to achieve your goal.