What You'll Do

  • Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
  • Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
  • Evaluate product designs for safety.
  • Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
  • Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
  • Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
  • Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
  • Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
  • Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.
  • Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety, such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 4.0/5
Active Listening 3.75/5
Writing 3.75/5
Critical Thinking 3.75/5
Speaking 3.62/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.62/5
Systems Analysis 3.62/5
Systems Evaluation 3.5/5
Monitoring 3.38/5
Instructing 3.38/5
Active Learning 3.25/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Integrity, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Self-Control, Cooperation

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Inductive Reasoning 4.12/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 3.88/5
Oral Expression 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.88/5
Written Expression 3.62/5
Speech Clarity 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Anthropometric databases Autodesk AutoCAD Availability prediction modeling software Biomechanical imaging software Biomechanical injury risk analysis software C++ Compliance software Computational fluid dynamics CFD software Computer aided design CAD software Computer based training software Customer relationship management CRM software Design Safety Engineering Designsafe Eclipse IDE Electronic design automation EDA software Energy expenditure prediction EEP software Failure mode and effects analysis FMEA software Failure mode effects and criticality analysis FMECA software Failure modes analysis software Failure reporting analysis and corrective action FRACAS software Fault tree analysis FTA software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.86/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.51/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.5/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.24/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.23/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Chemical Detection Expert EHS Intern (Environmental Health and Safety Intern) Engineer Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (EHS Coordinator) Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer) Environmental Health and Safety Manager Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) Extra Vehicular Activity Safety Engineer (EVA Engineer) Fire Prevention Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Functional Safety Engineer Health and Safety Coordinator Health and Safety Engineer Health and Safety Specialist Health Safety and Environmental Specialist (HSE Specialist) HSE Engineer (Health, Safety and Environmental Engineer) Industrial Health Engineer Industrial Hygienist Industrial Safety Engineer Industry Consultant Leak Detection Engineer Plant Safety Engineer Product Consultant Product Inspection Coordinator Product Performance Clinician Product Safety Administrator Product Safety and Standards Engineer Product Safety Assessor Product Safety Associate Product Safety Certifier Product Safety Clinician Product Safety Consultant Product Safety Coordinator Product Safety Engineer Product Safety Expert Product Safety Officer Product Safety Professional Product Safety Technician Product Safety Test Engineer Product Safety Tester Regulatory Analyst Safety and Health Consultant Safety Consultant Safety Coordinator Safety Engineer Safety Professional Safety Representative Safety Tester Security Engineer Service Loss Control Consultant System Safety Engineer Systems Safety Engineer Test Inspection Engineer