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.
Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
Develop industry standards of product safety.
Evaluate product designs for safety.
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.
Participate in preparation of product usage and precautionary label instructions.
Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
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.
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
Research product safety.

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