Health and Safety Engineers

Promote worksite or product safety by using knowledge of industrial processes.

Health and Safety Engineers use engineering to make work sites safer. They use knowledge of mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and health and safety laws. This career does not include workers who oversee the safety of mines (see Mining and Geological Engineers).

Wages	$60.00 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
On the Job	Work Activities Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems. Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans. Investigate safety of work environment. Investigate the environmental impact of projects. Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities. Research product safety. Determine causes of operational problems or failures. Document design or operational test results. Maintain operational records or records systems. Teach safety standards or environmental compliance methods.
Career Pathways	Health, Safety and Environmental Management
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