Is being an occupational health and safety specialist a good fit for you?
Checks workplaces for hazards and designs programmes to prevent injury and illness from chemicals, machines and other risks.
What the work involves
- Recommends ways to protect workers from dangerous work methods, processes and materials.
- Orders work to stop when it puts workers' health or safety at risk.
- Develops and maintains workplace health programmes, such as noise surveys, air monitoring and asbestos plans.
- Investigates accidents to find causes and ways to prevent them in future.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be curious, organising and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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