Non member information
Category:Industrial Hygiene Consulting
Career:Industrial Hygiene Consulting
Department:Government / Public Sector
Total:N/A
Type:Full-time
Gender:Unlimited
Marriage:Unlimited
Education:Bachelor Degree
Experience:N/A
Age:N/A
Salary:N/A
Duties

Some of what you'll do:

Perform complex, technical and large-scale inspections, including accident investigations, of workplaces to determine the type and extent of chemical, biological and physical occupational health hazards.
Collect air and bulk samples of dusts, mists, fumes, gases, vapors and other hazardous materials.
Perform opening conferences with employer and employee representatives. Conduct walk around inspections of work sites, take field notes, photos and video, and make observations.
Conduct interviews; review safety data sheets, written safety programs, reports, and records provided by employer and employee representatives.
Prepare and calibrate industrial hygiene sampling equipment for use.
Apply techniques for analysis and measurement of noise, non-ionizing radiation, vibration, thermal stress and chemical exposure.
Determine employers' compliance and non-compliance with safety and health standards and take appropriate actions consistent with laws, standards, manuals, and policies.
Critically evaluate use of protective methods, personal protective equipment, safe work practices, and engineering controls.
Prepare and present verbal and written reports of investigations.
Make suggestions for abatement and provide materials to assist with compliance. Follow up on progress and effectiveness of changes instituted.
Answer questions from the public regarding health hazards and applicable standards on the phone and in person.


Qualifications

Who should apply?
Industrial Hygienist 3 In-training
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical or sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology or related field AND 1 year of experience as an industrial hygienist, safety and health manager, safety and health consultant, or as a chemist or engineer working on environmental health or air sanitation problems. A Master's degree involving major study in industrial hygiene or related field will substitute for 1 year of experience.

Industrial Hygienist 3
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical or sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology, or related field AND 3 years of experience as an industrial hygienist. A Master's degree involving major study in industrial hygiene or related field will substitute for 1 year of industrial hygiene experience.

Bilingual persons of all languages are encouraged to apply. Spanish language preferred. Bilingual jobs include a 5% salary increase for dual language responsibilities.