What is a chief safety officer and how to become one

Key steps to become a chief safety officer

1. Explore chief safety officer education requirements

   Most common chief safety officer degrees

   Bachelor's

   61.3 %

   Master's

   18.2 %

   Associate

   8.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific chief safety officer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   OSHA	13.83%
   Safety Program	12.52%
   Patient Safety	10.66%
   Risk Management	9.51%
   Regulatory Compliance	6.57%

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3. Complete relevant chief safety officer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New chief safety officers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a chief safety officer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real chief safety officer resumes.

4. Research chief safety officer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage HSE programs for a national corporation specializing in concrete product manufacturing.
   • Serve as company liaison with attorneys and adjusters for all defense litigation and company representative for depositions in most liability cases.
   • Perform hazard awareness training and safety supervision to oilfield operations in high H2S areas.

5. Apply for chief safety officer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a chief safety officer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams