Also called: Safety Technician
Helps run day-to-day safety programs on jobsites and in plants.
You lead a morning safety talk on a construction site, check that workers wear harnesses and log a near-miss.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus OSHA training; an associate in safety helps.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Occupational Safety.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can't check harnesses on a jobsite; safety talks and on-site checks stay hands-on human work.
Classes: Construction CTE, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-5012.
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