Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

SOC Code: 17-2111

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectorss investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 93.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Active Learning.

AI-Proof Score: 93.4Very High
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Median Salary

$109,660

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Job Growth

4.4%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Writing

Common Tasks

  • Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
  • Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
  • Evaluate product designs for safety.
  • Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
  • Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation