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Are you interested in a profession that focuses on making workplaces safer and healthier? If so, you might want to consider becoming an occupational hygienist.

Occupational Hygienist Responsibilities

Occupational hygienists have a range of duties, including:

  • Anticipating, recognizing, and evaluating workplace hazards related to chemicals, physical agents, biological agents, and ergonomic agents.
  • Observing work environments and processes to identify and assess hazards.
  • Collecting and analyzing samples or data to measure worker exposure to hazardous agents.
  • Interpreting results to determine risk to human health and making recommendations for control strategies.
  • Designing and implementing health and safety programs.
  • Advising managers and employees on regulations, compliance, risk assessment, and risk reduction.
  • Investigating work-related health and safety problems.
  • Participating in emergency response planning.
  • Testing and reporting findings at scientific conferences or in journals.

Skills Needed for Occupational Hygienist Role

To succeed in this profession, you will need a commitment to worker health and safety, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Analytical thinking and a methodical approach to work are also important.

NOC Codes for Occupational Hygienist

If you're interested in becoming an occupational hygienist, the following NOCs (National Occupational Classification) codes may be relevant:

  • 2006 NOC: Occupational/Industrial Hygienists (4161.2)
  • 2006 NOC-S: Natural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers (E031)
  • 2011 NOC: Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (4161)
  • 2016 NOC: Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (4161)
  • 2021 NOC: Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41400)

By pursuing a career as an occupational hygienist, you can contribute to creating safer and healthier workplaces for everyone.

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