Also called: EHS Specialist, Workplace Safety Coordinator
Prevents injuries in warehouses by spotting hazards, training workers, and investigating accidents.
You walk the floor looking for blocked exits and unsafe forklift driving, lead stretch-and-flex at shift start, and figure out why someone hurt their back so it won't happen again.
Based on BLS occupational health and safety specialists.
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; OSHA certifications.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene.
Growing much faster than average (about 13% over 10 years). BLS projects strong growth for occupational health and safety specialists.
Low risk for 10 years. AI cameras flag unsafe moves; training workers and investigating accidents stay human, and demand is growing.
Classes: Biology, Health, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-5011.
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