How to hire a consultant in ergonomics and safety

How to hire a consultant in ergonomics and safety, step by step

Here's a step-by-step consultant in ergonomics and safety hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a consultant in ergonomics and safety job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new consultant in ergonomics and safety
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The consultant in ergonomics and safety hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect consultant in ergonomics and safety also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents consultant in ergonomics and safety salaries for various positions.

   Type of Consultant In Ergonomics And Safety	Description	Hourly rate
   Consultant In Ergonomics And Safety	Occupational health and safety specialists analyze many types of work environments and work procedures. Specialists inspect workplaces for adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment... Show more	$27-88
   Safety And Training Coordinator	A safety and training coordinator helps ensure that all employees, subcontractors, and vendors adhere to the safety protocols and safety behaviors. They oversee safety instructor's safety teachings, procedures, and implementation.	$14-29
   Safety Representative	A safety representative is responsible for reiterating safety protocols and regulations in the workplace to prevent potential hazards and operational delays. Safety representatives facilitate training and programs for the employees and inform them of any communications related to their safety and wellbeing... Show more	$15-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Client Management

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and facilitate extensive Safety/Security and HAZMAT training for all personnel.
   • Develop and deliver company-specific mandatory OSHA training including lockout/tagout, hazard communication, incident investigation, and safety management.
   • Develop PowerPoint to create greater awareness of improper lifting sling hazards and recommendations of proper lifting techniques, recommendation taken.
   • Consult with state agency safety leaders to enhance hazard recognition and control skills.
   • Design and develop training exercises, co-ordinate the command, control, administration and.
   • Manage and facilitate extensive Safety/Security and HAZMAT training for all personnel.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your consultant in ergonomics and safety job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A consultant in ergonomics and safety can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, consultants in ergonomics and safety' average salary in hawaii is 51% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level consultants in ergonomics and safety 68% less than senior-level consultants in ergonomics and safety.
   • Certifications. A consultant in ergonomics and safety with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a consultant in ergonomics and safety's salary.

   Average consultant in ergonomics and safety salary

   $103,889yearly

   $49.95 hourly rate

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   Entry-level consultant in ergonomics and safety salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a consultant in ergonomics and safety job description

   A good consultant in ergonomics and safety job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a consultant in ergonomics and safety job description:

   Consultant in ergonomics and safety job description example

   Serves as a lead for the Ergonomic Program for the Medical Center service areas. Provides expert consultation to departments, physicians, and employees on ergonomics. Comprehends and interprets design templates to assess ergonomic risk factors. Provides consultation during the design concept phase. Conducts Job Task Analysis using qualitative and quantitative tools to identify the scope and characteristics of ergonomic hazards. Coordinates and implements controls from the results of assessments.
   Essential Responsibilities:
   
   + Serves as lead for ergonomic program, projects, and ergonomic specialists for the Medical Center Area.
   
   + Provides oversight and mentors one or more ergonomic specialist and staff.
   
   + Facilitates resolution of major problems encountered by ergonomic specialist.
   
   + Works with senior management to negotiate major revisions in time commitment and resource allocation.
   
   + Provides ergonomic and workplace safety consultation/subject matter expertise on new building construction, remodels, and equipment.
   
   + Ensures strategic directions of projects are in line with organizational business plan.
   
   + Provides leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, as well as manages work of outside consultants.
   
   + Accountable for the development of project documentation for senior executives and other key stakeholders to facilitate sharing of project outcomes and best practices.
   
   + Makes formal presentations to senior executives.
   
   + Responsible for developing ergonomic training programs for multiple audience levels.
   
   + Conducts evaluations to include the following disciplines: anthropometry, visual and industrial design.
   
   + Performs ergonomic job hazard analysis of work environment which identifies risk factors including job process, workflow process, workstation design, and tools/equipment reviews.
   
   + Uses qualitative and quantitative tools to identify and quantify risk. i.e. (REBA/RULA/BRIEF/BEST, NIOSH Lifting equation).
   
   + Performs analysis of data information and recommendations to mitigate workplace injuries.
   
   + Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   Experience
   
   + Minimum five (5) years of ergonomics experience required.
   
   Education
   
   + Bachelors degree in related field of study (e.g. human factors, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy, Biomechanics Engineering) or four (4) years of ergonomic experience may be substituted for bachelors degree.
   
   + High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
   
   License, Certification, Registration
   
   + Certified Industrial Ergonomist OR Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional OR Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist OR Certified Associate Ergonomist
   
   Additional Requirements:
   
   + Computer experience in office applications
   
   + Knowledge of ANSI/BIFMA standards.
   
   + Knowledge of anthropometric measurements for ergonomics.
   
   + Demonstrated knowledge in essential ergonomic assessment techniques (RULA, REBA, BEST, BRIEF, NIOSH Lifting Equation) and familiarity in using ergonomic assessment tools (e.g. force gauges, pinch grip meters, etc.).
   
   + Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
   
   + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
   
   + Position requires considerable walking, standing, sitting and moderate lifting
   
   + Travel between facilities required
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   + Workplace safety experience preferred.
   
   + Masters degree in related field preferred.
   
   COMPANY: KAISER
   
   TITLE: Senior Ergonomic/Safety Consultant
   
   LOCATION: Fontana, California
   
   REQNUMBER: 1099621
   
   External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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5. Post your job

   To find consultants in ergonomics and safety for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any consultants in ergonomics and safety they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level consultants in ergonomics and safety with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find consultant in ergonomics and safety candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with consultant in ergonomics and safety candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new consultant in ergonomics and safety

   Once you have selected a candidate for the consultant in ergonomics and safety position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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