Industrial Safety and Health Technicians

Certification or Licensing

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals offers certification to technicians. They may earn these and other credentials: certified safety professional, construction health and safety technician, occupational hygiene and safety technician, and safety trained supervisor certification. Though not required, certification has many advantages. The board reports that certified professionals earn higher salaries than those who are not certified.

The American Board of Industrial Hygiene offers certification to those with a bachelor's degree, who have at least four years of experience, pass an examination, and meet other requirements.

Other Requirements

Physical requirements for this career include strong eyesight and adequate physical strength and coordination. Color blindness can be a limiting factor because most factories or industrial plants have color-coded wiring and piping systems. Adequate hearing is needed to interpret normal and abnormal sounds in the workplace that might indicate potential health or safety hazards.