Officer Subspecialty
1861
Industrial Hygiene
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Industrial hygienists evaluate workplace conditions that can cause illness, injury, or reduced performance. They measure exposures and design controls for chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
Core Skills
- industrial hygiene sampling
- exposure assessment
- respiratory hazard evaluation
- chemical hazard control
- noise and vibration assessment
- ergonomic risk assessment
- ventilation testing
- occupational regulatory compliance
- industrial hygiene reporting
Common Certifications
- Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Certified Safety Professional
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
- Construction Health and Safety Technician
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 30 Hour General Industry course
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist
- Industrial hygiene sampling and analysis course
Career Growth
- Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Certified Safety Professional
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
- Certified Professional Ergonomist
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