Industrial hygienist

Duties and responsibilities: Performs industrial hygiene filed measurements and safety evaluations. Assesses work place for occupational health hazards by observing work conditions, assessing records, conducting interviews, sampling, and monitoring chemical or physical agents. Determines appropriate monitoring and sampling strategies, if indicated, and conducts these activities Maintains, operates, and calibrates a variety of sampling and monitoring equipment. Evaluates and interprets monitoring and sampling results, makes determinations, and develops corrective strategies. Prepares accurate and complete technical reports of survey findings, and provides recommendations on how to correct hazardous conditions. Advises and provides technical guidance and information to University administrators, staff, faculty, and students regarding occupational safety and health issues. Evaluates University compliance with applicable federal or state safety codes. Develops and administers occupational safety and health training.

Salary: $43,330 a year.

Education: Our continuing education opportunities provide you with quality, world-class conferences, expositions and training systems. We designed our education programs with OEHS professionals in mind, and we work to anticipate change and employ cutting-edge techniques to be the best source for your educational needs.

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