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To
be a successful Industrial Hygienist you should:
- Have an ability and a strong interest in science.
- Have the ability to follow a problem to conclusion.
- Have the ability to work with governmental regulations.
- Have the ability to exercise patience, flexibility,
and a willingness to work in different locations under
a variety of conditions.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
Industrial hygienists generally have a college degree
in one of the sciences or engineering. Most have graduate
degrees in occupational safety and health, environmental
health engineering, physical or natural science, or environmental
health sciences. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is not required in the State of Connecticut.
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| Where
can I get more information? American Industrial
Hygiene Association
2700 Prosperity Avenue
Suite 250
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 849-8888
www.aiha.org |
| What
is the salary for this career? $32,800-$47,341
(Source: healthcarejobstore.com,
based on national average) |
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| What
will my job be like? Industrial hygienists
are committed to protecting the health and safety of people
in the workplace and the community. They investigate and
examine the workplace for hazards and potential dangers,
make recommendations on improving the safety of workers
and the surrounding community. They develop techniques
to control or eliminate possible dangerous situations
in the workplace and the community. They train and educate
the community about job-related risks; advise government
officials in the development of regulations to ensure
the health and safety of workers and their families; and
ensure that workers are properly following health and
safety procedures. |
| Where
could I work? Industrial hygienists work for
consulting firms, government agencies, private industry,
manufacturing and environmental agencies.
Workplace safety is a growing concern for employers and
employees. Complex automated machinery and stricter government
guidelines will increase the need for industrial hygienists.
The need for this career will increase in the future.
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| What
is the future of this career? Employment of
Industrial Hygienists is expected to grow about as fast
as the average for all occupations through 2010. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- Briarwood College, Southington
- Naugatuck Valley Community College, Naugatuck
- Rensselaer at Hartford/Learning Institute, Hartford
- University of New Haven, West Haven
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