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    Career Overview

    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.

    Career Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
    9% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    21,300

    2030 Employment

    23,200

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

    • Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job-training with classroom lessons.

    What does a typical day look like?

    • Test facilities for environmental hazards.
    • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
    • Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
    • Prepare official health documents or records.
    • Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.

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    This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
    Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.