Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Civilian:
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Includes environmental protection officers.
Military:
Each military base is a small community. The health and well-being of the residents and surrounding land is a major concern of the services. Keeping military work places and living areas sanitary helps to prevent illness. Environmental health and safety specialists inspect military facilities and food supplies for the presence of disease, germs, or other conditions hazardous to health and the environment.
Job Titles
- Analysis or Research Safety Inspector
- Cause Analyst
- Certified Indoor Environmentalist
- Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Certified Professional Ergonomist
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $66,270
- Military:
- $59,938
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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