What is an industrial hygiene and safety consultant and how to become one

Key steps to become an industrial hygiene and safety consultant

1. Explore industrial hygiene and safety consultant education requirements

   Most common industrial hygiene and safety consultant degrees

   Bachelor's

   79.2 %

   Master's

   16.7 %

   Doctorate

   4.2 %

2. Start to develop specific industrial hygiene and safety consultant skills

   Skills	Percentages
   LOTO	13.22%
   IH	12.32%
   EHS	11.11%
   DOE	10.72%
   Safety Program	10.54%

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3. Complete relevant industrial hygiene and safety consultant training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New industrial hygiene and safety consultants 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 an industrial hygiene and safety consultant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real industrial hygiene and safety consultant resumes.

4. Research industrial hygiene and safety consultant duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and implement a regional EHS program for multiple lumber manufacturing facilities.
   • Perform annual and quarterly ventilation system studies for clients.
   • Researched/Implement OSHA specifications for construction projects.
   • Conduct inspections to identify hazards/enforce OSHA standard compliance.

5. Apply for industrial hygiene and safety consultant jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an industrial hygiene and safety consultant 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