Industrial Hygienist

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Duties and Responsibilities

Industrial hygienists evaluate health hazards conduct health risk assessments, manage industrial or business health programs, and provide consultation.  They may be administrator’s researcher’s consultants or teachers.  Many work as part of an industrial or government team, although some have private practices.  Industrial hygienists often

·         Collect samples and perform laboratory samples

·         Check worker exposure to radiation vibrations and noise

·         Calibrate equipment

·         Investigate possible health hazards

·         Conduct epidemiological research

·         Instruct employees on injury prevention techniques

Average Salary: $40,000-$60,000

Educational Requirements

Students should take challenging college preparatory courses especially in mathematics and science during high school.  A career in industrial hygiene requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety environmental health engineering or the physical sciences.  Many jobs require certification and/or a Master's Degree in these, or related, fields.  Certification requires successful completion of the American Board of Industrial Hygiene examination.

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