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    Careers Home Safety & Health Coordinator

    Career Overview

    Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.

    Career Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
    7% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    98,000

    2030 Employment

    104,800

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

    • Bachelor's degree
    • No work experience
    • No on-the-job training

    Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
    • Environmental Health
    • Environmental Toxicology
    • Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
    • Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
    • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

    What does a typical day look like?

    • Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
    • Inspect work environments to ensure safety.
    • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
    • Consult with others regarding safe or healthy equipment or facilities.
    • Design public or employee health programs.

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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.