Offices, health care facilities, industrial plants and outdoor work sites are some of the typical work settings one would encounter when working as an Occupational Safety & Health professional. Offices and health care facilities are usually clean and well-lighted yet pose significant ergonomic and other risk factors. Industrial facilities pose similar problems as found in office and health care settings but shift magnitude of problems based on job tasks.
Some facilities are well-planned, clean and present relatively low exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, machines or other risks. Others have high noise levels, are difficult to keep clean, involve toxic chemicals or materials and entail exposure to other significant risks. Travel may be extensive for those in government and insurance positions. International travel is not unusual for those employed by large corporations.
Leisure/Flexible Time: Average: 40-hour work week with occasional overtime. Generally "on call" 24 hours/day for emergency response, when working in facilities with two or more shifts. Working hours increase with level of responsibility. At upper management level, the work week typically exceeds 40 hours.
Independence On-the-Job: Above average: Works independently to analyze and evaluate problems. Solutions must usually satisfy both labor and management and meet government regulations
Variety: A great amount: Uses variety of strategies and technologies to address safety and health issues in various work setting. Works with all levels of employees. Must be ready to respond to emergencies.
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