MidGrowing growth
Industrial Hygienist
Protect worker health from environmental workplace hazards
$60,000 – $110,000/yrAssess and control chemical, physical, and biological hazards in workplaces.
Highlights
Common tasks
Conduct exposure assessments, recommend controls, monitor air quality, and train workers.
Potential downsides
Employer pressure to minimize findings, complex exposure scenarios, and chronic disease latency.
Skills
ResearchData analysisProblem solvingPattern recognitionCritical thinking
Interests
EnvironmentScienceTechnology
Industries
Sustainability
Work style
Hands-onIndependentAnalytical
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