Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1861 Industrial Hygiene
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Environmental Engineering
- Emergency Management
- Public Health
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
Career Growth
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)
Also Common
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
What the Work Involves
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
- Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Related Occupations
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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