Also called: Safety Specialist, EHS Specialist
Inspects workplaces and designs programs to prevent injuries and illness.
Walks a construction site checking fall protection, investigates why a worker got hurt, and trains crews on new safety procedures.
BLS May 2024.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in occupational safety or a related field; CSP certification later.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Occupational Safety, Environmental Health.
Growing much faster than average (about 12% over 10 years). Much faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts safety plans and reviews incident logs; walking sites, spotting hazards and training crews remain human.
Classes: Chemistry, Physics, Construction CTE, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-5011.
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