How do they match: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.

Inspect facilities, machinery, or safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
Confer with medical professionals to assess health risks and to develop ways to manage health issues and concerns.
Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.
Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety, such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.
Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes.
Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.

Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Advise others on health and safety issues.
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.

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