Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Civilian:
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.
Military:
Each military base is a small community. The health and well-being of the residents and surrounding land is a major concern of the services. Keeping military work places and living areas sanitary helps to prevent illness. Environmental health and safety specialists inspect military facilities and food supplies for the presence of disease, germs, or other conditions hazardous to health and the environment.
Job Titles
- Construction Health and Safety Technician
- Construction Safety Consultant
- Consultant
- Director of Safety
- Environmental Health Technologist
Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $46,030
- Military:
- $53,244
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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