Officer Subspecialty
CG-SEI19
Safety & Environmental Health
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Coast Guard Safety and Environmental Health Subspecialty Officers are trained to review, evaluate, and analyze hazards in various work environments. Safety and Environmental Health Subspecialty Officers design and evaluate programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. Safety and Environmental Health Subspecialty Officers conduct inspections to enforce laws and standards to protect the health and safety of USCG members.
Core Skills
- workplace hazard assessment
- industrial hygiene sampling
- occupational safety inspections
- chemical exposure control
- biological hazard control
- ergonomic risk analysis
- safety program development
- regulatory enforcement
- incident investigation
Common Certifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
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