Industrial Hygienist

Duties and responsibilities:

Industrial hygienists evaluate health hazards, conduct health risk assessments, manage industrial or business health programs, and provide consultation.  They may be administrators, researchers, consultants or teachers.

 Industrial hygienists often:

·       Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses.

·       Check worker exposure to radiation, vibrations, and noise.

·       Instruct employees on injury prevention techniques.

·       Calibrate equipment.

Salary:

$40,000-$60,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging college preparatory courses, especially in mathematics and science, during high school.

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