Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Occupational safety and health workers are responsible for the prevention of work-related accidents and diseases, injuries from unsafe products and practices, property losses from accidents and fires, and adverse effects of industrial processes on the environment. There are approximately 125,900 occupational safety specialists and 27,600 health and safety technicians employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Problem-Solving
Realistic
Career Ladder
Health and Safety Engineer
Health and Safety Specialist
Health and Safety Technician
Volunteer/Intern Health and Safety Technician
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