Industrial Safety and Health Engineers
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Civilian:
Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
Military:
The services take great care to ensure safe working conditions and a clean environment. A clean, safe, and healthy environment results in happier employees and better work. Environmental health and safety officers study the air, ground, and water to identify and analyze sources of pollution and its effects. They also direct programs to control safety and health hazards in the work place.
Job Titles
- Chief Security and Safety Officer (CSO)
- Corporate Health, Safety, and Occupational Toxicology Director
- Corporate Health, Safety, and Security Manager
- Environmental Affairs, Safety, and Security Manager
- Environmental Health and Safety Director (EHS Director)
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $75,470
- Military:
- $96,634
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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