Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and TechniciansFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you will find an overview of occupational health and safety professions, with information available on the work, the wages, related organization, and sources of additional information. Reading the work description might help you decide if working in this field is right for you. Related occupations and sources of additional information on the industry are available from this site, including specific wages for different types of health and safety specialists.
ISeek: Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistGet a quick and comprehensive overview of occupational health and safety specialist positions at this site by viewing the video at the main page. Alternatively, find information on this position by clicking on the tabs at the top of the screen to learn about work activities, skills, job preparation, wages, and licensing.
OshNetA portal for safety and health information resources, this site hosts links to industrial hygiene articles, government agencies, disaster preparedness, and legal information on the industry. Find out about education in the field, or visit the site’s news archive for a variety of occupational and safety health data.
Occupational Titles
Adjustment Examiner
Chief of Safety And Protection
Dental Rating Specialist
Dining-Service Inspector
Drug Inspectors
Environmental Health Inspector
Environmental Health Safety Manager
Environmental Health Sanitarian
Environmental Health Technologist
Environmental Protection Officer
Food and Drug Inspector
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist
Health and Safety Technician
Health Inspectors
Health Officer, Field
Health Physics Technician
Health Safety Manager
Health Sanitarian
Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Hygiene Technician
Industrial Hygienist
Industrial Safety-And-Health Specialist
Industrial-Safety-And-Health Technician
Inspector, Environmental Protection
Inspector, Furniture And Bedding
Inspector, Health
Inspector, Health Care Facilities
Inspector, Industrial Waste
Inspector, Occupational Safety And Health
Inspector, Quarantine
Inspector, Rabies
Inspector, Safety, Analysis Or Research
Inspector, Safety, Work Environment
Inspector, Sanitarian
Inspector, Sanitary
Inspector, Sanitation
Inspector, Tick
Inspector, Water
Medical Safety Director
Mortician Investigator
Occupational Health And Safety Specialist
Occupational-Safety-And-Health Inspector
Public Health Inspector
Public Health Service Officer
Radiation Protection Specialist
Radiological Health Specialist
Risk Analyst
Risk Prevention Engineer
Safety Inspector
Safety Manager
Safety Person
Safety Trainer
Sanitarian
Sanitation Officer
Venereal Disease Investigator
Accredited Academic Programs
Open Directory Project: Occupational Health and Safety CollegesTake a look at the academic program list here, and connect directly to schools with an occupational health and safety major. Each link will take you directly to further information on the selected program.
OshNet: EducationThe OshNet directory includes this connection to several colleges and universities that offer college level safety and health education majors.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Occupational Health or Safety Specialist TechnicianIf you want to know the median salary for an occupational health and safety specialist, click on this site to see a graph of salary according to years of experience in the field. You can also find out just how much you can earn in different parts of the country and potential salary according to type of employer.
Professional Organizations
American Industrial Hygiene AssociationIn an effort to protect employee health, this organization offers a publications website, a space for young members, information on learning opportunities, and current research in the field. Go to the students’ site, and you will find all types of articles and brochures related to studying occupational health and safety. You’ll also find a history of the profession, information on how to enter the field, and an application for student membership in this organization.
Health Physics SocietyFind answers to your questions on radiation safety and protection from this organization, which is a scientific society specializing in occupational exposure to radiation. You will find publications, fact sheets, news, and events in this area, as well as a student site for learning about scholarship and education in the field.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthThis division of the Centers for Disease Control and prevention is dedicated to safety and health in the workplace and offers a wealth of free information. Spotlight departments highlight hazards that exist to outdoor workers, the existence of heat stress, and details on storm and flood cleanup. Key resources provide guides to chemical hazards, and the diseases and injuries tab will take you to details on issues that are especially prevalent in the workplace. The quick link feature of the site offers instant access to training, conferences, and employment information.
Occupational Safety & Health AdministrationExplore this government site, and find out about the multitude of issues that occupational health and safety specialists need to be concerned with. News in the field is provided, as well as laws and regulations, safety and health topic coverage, and news of the organization’s initiatives in the promotion of healthy work environments.
Licensing & Certification
American Board of Industrial HygieneFind out about certification in the field of industrial hygiene at this page, with links available to information on different credentialing programs, accreditation, recognition, and founding organizations.
Board of Certified Safety ProfessionalsIn conjunction with the Council on Certification of Health and Environmental and Safety Technologies, this professional board provides oversight of the high-quality credentialing for safety practitioners. Find certification information, or download applications, articles in the field, and bulletins for students.
Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety TechnologiesTogether with the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, the Council operates a program for certifying the Occupational Health and Safety Technologist and similar credentials. Find more information on these programs here, as well as comprehensive information on the safety and industrial hygiene profession.
Job Opportunity Sources
CareerAdvantageProvided by the American Industrial Hygiene Association, this site serves as a career portal for the field. Find a job, post a resume, and get student information on starting your career.
Indeed.com: Occupational Safety and Health SpecialistOver 1,000 positions are posted at this page, which is a compilation of jobs drawn from several nationwide databases, private employers, and government openings.
Publications
Occupational Health & SafetyThe latest news stories in occupational health and safety are presented at this page, along with hot topics across many sub-specialties of the field, including construction, disaster preparedness, fire safety, and facility management. Learn about the organization’s Safety Summit, connect to training opportunities, and discover new products make life easier for safety managers.
Open Directory Occupational Health and Safety PublicationsA lengthy list of journals, magazines, and online occupational health and safety publications are available from this compilation, as a service of the Open Directory Project.
Online Forums & Blogs
Occupational Health & Safety: CommunityConnect to information on training events, link to the “As I See It” blog, or participate in online safety polls.
Career Videos
Occupational Health and Safety WebinarsFrom an online community in the industry of occupational health, this site provides free access to archived educational presentations. Learn how to improve safety, prepare for emergencies, and recognize hazards in the workplace.
YouTube: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Job DescriptionLearn about risk management in keeping workplaces accident-free and how these professional analyze and identify patterns of injury and illness, conduct inspections, and acknowledge their role in compliance regarding the use of equipment and storage of chemicals. Find out about certification in this career, as well as character traits and other requirements for these positions.
