Also called: Safety Manager, EHS Director
Keeps workers from getting hurt and makes sure the plant follows environmental and safety laws.
You investigate a near-miss where a forklift almost hit someone and change the traffic patterns. Then you walk the roof with an inspector checking air emissions permits and run a training on handling chemicals. Your best day is a day nothing happens.
Estimated from industry surveys.
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 safety, environmental science or engineering; CSP certification for senior roles.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Growing faster than average. No separate BLS projection; safety specialist roles grow faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps track incidents and permits, but walking the floor, investigating accidents and legal accountability stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Biology, Health class.
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