Industrial Hygeinist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Industrial hygeinists can be administrators, researchers, consultants or teachers. They evaluate health hazards, conduct health risk assessments, manage industrial or business health programs, and provide consultation. Some of them work in an industrial or government team, and some of them have private practices. They often:

·         Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses.

·         Check worker exposure to radiation, vibrations, and noise.

·         Calibrate equipment.

·         Investigate possible health hazards.

·         Conduct epidemiological research.

·         Instruct employees on injury prevention techniques.

Average Salary: $40,000- $60,000

Educational Requirements:

                Students should take challenging college preparatory courses in math and science in high school.

                A career in this field requires a Bachelor’s Degree in occupational health and safety, `     environmental health engineering, or the physical sciences. Many jobs require certification and                                       a Master’s Degree in these fields.

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