Industrial hygienist

Duties and responsibilities:

  ·       Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses.

  ·       Check worker exposure to radiation, vibrations, and noise.

  ·       Calibrate equipment.

  ·       Investigate possible health hazards.

  ·       Conduct epidemiological research.

  ·       Instruct employees on injury prevention techniques.

Salary: $40,000 - $60,000

Education: Student should take challenging college preparatory 

courses, especially in mathematics and science, during high school. Students should have a bachelor’s degree in occupational health engineering, or the physical sciences.

Reflection: I would not like to be industrial hygienists.