Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Industrial Hygienist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Industrial hygienists evaluate health hazards, conduct healthrisk assessments, manage industrial or business health programs, and provide consultation.  They may be administrators, researchers, 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 analyses.
  • 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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No I would not like to do this job because it is boring.

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