Industrial Safety and Health Technicians

Employment for industrial safety and health technicians is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Growth will be driven by the general public's demand for healthy and safe work environments. Safety professionals will also be needed to replace those who retire or leave jobs for other opportunities. Many health and safety professionals work for federal, state, and local governments. More technicians will also be needed to help address technological advances in safety equipment and threats, and changing regulations.

In private industry, employment growth will be helped by the self-enforcement of company regulations and policies. Emerging technologies also will create demand. According to the Department of Labor, the use of technology like robotics will require safety practices that are up to date. Regardless of economic fluctuations, workers demanding a safe work environment will require the expertise of industrial safety and health technicians.