Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Government and Public Administration
Median Yearly Income
$78,499
Most Common Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Projected Job Growth
+11.46%
What do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists do?
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
Career Interests Areas
- Investigative
- Conventional
- Realistic
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.