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Annual Earnings: $72,490
Beginning Wage: $43,540
Earnings Growth Potential: Medium (39.9%)
Growth: 9.6%
Annual Job Openings: 1,105
Self-Employed: 1.1%
Part-Time: 2.0%
Job Security: More secure than most
Education/Training Required: Bachelor’s degree
The Department of Labor reports this information for the occupation Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors. The job openings listed here are shared with other specializations within that occupation, including Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers; and Product Safety Engineers.
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Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs requiring application of engineering principles and technology to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions. Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures. Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing. Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes. Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety regulation compliance. Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment. Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy. Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace i....