Leads safety for an entire construction company so every worker goes home uninjured.
You review last week's near-miss reports from 30 job sites, visit a site where a worker fell, and present a new fall-protection plan to the company's leaders.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 12 years after high school. Degree in safety, engineering, or construction plus 10+ years; CSP certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering.
Growing faster than average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. AI spots hazards in site photos and tracks incidents; leading a safety culture and owning accountability stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Health, Public speaking.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.
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