Description
Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.
Interests
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Working Conditions
- Support
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Initiative
Tasks
- 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.
Work Activities
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Detailed Work Activities
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Compliance software
- Development environment software
- Computer aided design CAD software
Abilities
- Inductive Reasoning
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
- English Language
- Engineering and Technology
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Public Safety and Security
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Regulatory Affairs CertificationCertifying Organization
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Registered Hazardous and Chemical Materials ManagerCertifying Organization
National Registry of Environmental Professionals
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Advanced Leachate & Bio Reactor Landfills - InspectorCertifying Organization
Solid Waste Association of North America
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Diplomate of the American Board of ToxicologyCertifying Organization
American Board of Toxicology, Inc.
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)Certifying Organization
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | N/A |
| Median (50%) | N/A |
| High (90%) | N/A |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $84,717 |
| Mid Level | $101,643 |
| Senior Level | $112,227 |
| Expert Level | $138,153 |
Employability
There are currently 23,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 24,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 5%
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