Also called: Site Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator
Keeps a construction site safe by inspecting work, running safety meetings and stopping dangerous jobs.
At 6 a.m. you lead a stretch-and-safety huddle for 80 workers. You spend the day walking the site, checking that the crane crew has a clear zone and that people on the roof are tied off.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school plus OSHA 30, CHST certification and site experience.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Construction Safety, Occupational Safety & Health.
Growing faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. AI cameras flag some hazards; walking sites, running meetings and stopping unsafe work stay human.
Classes: Construction CTE, Health, Speech or debate, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-5011.
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