Dr. Richard Gleason

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard J. Gleason, MSPH, CIH, CSP, is an Associate Teaching Professor Emeritus in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. With over 26 years of teaching experience at the university, he has actively contributed to the development of future professionals in industrial hygiene and occupational safety management. His teaching includes courses such as ENV 460/560 (Occupational Safety Management) and ENVH 462/562 (Technical Aspects Industrial Safety). A former inspector for Federal OSHA and State L & DOSH WISHA for thirteen years, Dr. Gleason has extensive expertise in workplace hazards and safety education. He has significantly contributed to the local OSHA Training Institute and has served as an expert witness in liability cases related to construction, general industry, and maritime safety. His research interests focus on construction safety, OSHA/WISHA training, hazardous waste site cleanup, and the reduction of workers' compensation claims through effective education.

Research Interests

Courses

ENV 460/560 ENVH 453 ENVH 462/562 ENVH 559

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.