Definition of Occupation

Protects health of employees and the community through implementation of advances in industrial hygiene management. Responsibilities include anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of health, chemical, physical and environmental stress factors in or from the workplace that may result in injury, illness, impairment or affect the health of workers or members of the community.

SPECIALIZATIONS: ergonomics, industrial health and safety, indoor air quality, industrial ventilation, health physics, biological and infectious agents, and agricultural, construction and mining health and safety, risk assessment, noise, air quality, hazardous materials handling, etc. Works in industry, government, labor unions, self-employment and academia.