Resources for Occupational Health and Safety Workforce
Resources (41)
Key Resources
OSHA Can Better Respond to State-Run Programs Facing Challenges
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Focuses on challenges related to the staffing of state-run occupational safety and health programs. Identifies difficulty filling positions, obtaining training, and high turnover rates. Appendix II lists staffing levels for state safety and health inspectors by state. Appendix III provides salary ranges for federal and state safety and health inspectors by state.
Organization: Government Accountability Office
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Public Health, Recruitment and Retention, State-by-State
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Occupational Outlook Handbook: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
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Provides an overview of the training and education needed to enter this field, number of workers currently employed, and projected future demand. Also covers the nature of the work, typical working conditions, and wages.
Organization: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Location: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Occupational Outlook Handbook: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
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Provides an overview of the training and education needed to enter this field, number of workers currently employed, and projected future demand. Also covers the nature of the work, typical working conditions, and wages.
Organization: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Location: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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National Assessment of the Occupational Safety and Health Workforce
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Examines supply and demand for occupational safety and health professionals. Identifies professional competencies. Includes information related to education and training.
Organization: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Author: McAdams MT, Kerwin JJ, Olivo V, Goksel HA
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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BCSP Salary Survey
Web site
Provides a database of salary information from those certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Offers searches by certification, gender, degree, and more.
Organization: Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Date: 4/2009
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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PubMed Search: Occupational Health and Safety Workforce
Literature search
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article
citations on the occupational health and safety workforce. Includes articles addressing supply and demand, distribution, recruitment, use of personnel, and education.
Organization: National Library of Medicine
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Additional Resources
Occupational Employment and Wages: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
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National estimates of wages and number of people employed for this profession. Includes some wage and employment data by industry and by state. Estimates based on May 2012 data.
Organization: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Occupational Employment and Wages: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
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National estimates of wages and number of people employed for this profession. Includes some wage and employment data by industry and by state. Estimates based on May 2012 data.
Organization: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Healthcare
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Additional Links: Executive Summary, Full Report, State Report
Provides an overview of trends in health care and their impact on the health workforce. Addresses health care costs, labor productivity, education, compensation, demand, foreign-born and foreign-trained workers, diversity and distribution. State report includes education requirements linked to job growth for health care occupations by state for 2010-2020.
Organization: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
Author: Carnevale AP, Smith N, Gulish A, Beach BH
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Chiropractors, Compensation, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Diversity, Education and Training, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Reform, Health Technologists and Technicians, Immigration, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues, Vision Care Occupations
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2012 Application/Examination/Certification Statistics
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Summarizes statistics from the industrial hygienist certification exam, including the number of applicants and pass rates.
Organization: American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Montana State Health Workforce Planning Report: Montana Healthcare Workforce Statewide Strategic Plan
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Introduces a healthcare workforce plan to address the unique needs of the state of Montana. Presents strategies in four main areas: engaging Montanans in understanding and addressing the State's healthcare workforce needs, educating and training the state's healthcare workforce, recruiting health professionals to health professions shortage areas, and retaining a skilled healthcare workforce. Includes vacancy rates and projected employment. Funded by HRSA State Planning Grant.
Organizations: Montana AHEC, Montana Governor's Workforce Investment Board, Montana Office of Rural Health
Author: Montana Healthcare Workforce Advisory Committee
Date: 11/2011
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Audiologists, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Chiropractors, Compensation, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Education and Training, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Family Medicine Physicians, Federally Qualified Health Centers, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Health Administrators, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Technologists and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Loan Repayment and Forgiveness, Medical Assistants, Mental Health Counselors, Midwives, Montana, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Policy, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatric Aides, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Public Health, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Rural, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Surgical Technologists, Vision Care Occupations
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An Innovative Approach to Interdisciplinary Occupational Safety and Health Education
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Link: Abstract
Describes an interdisciplinary educational tour for occupational safety and health professionals.
Author: Rosen MA, Caravanos J, Milek D, Udasin I
Location: American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 54(7), 515-20
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Interprofessional Training and Education, New Jersey, New York, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Employment Forecast for the Pharmacy, Physical and Occupational Therapy Workforce in South Carolina
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Summarizes estimates of demand for physical and occupational therapy, occupational health and safety, and pharmacy for 2008-2018 based on labor market data.
Organization: South Carolina Office for Healthcare Workforce Analysis and Planning
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, South Carolina, Supply and Demand
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2011 Application/Examination/Certification Statistics
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Summarizes statistics from the industrial hygienist certification exam, including the number of applicants and pass rates.
Organization: American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Health Workforce Statistics: Health Workforce Employment
Map
Provides a map of the United States showing health workforce employment and average annual wages for each state and occupation based on the 2010 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey. Includes the number of employees per 100,000 people for each occupation and state. Offers comparisons to the US as a whole.
Organizations: Health Resources and Services Administration, National Center for Health Workforce Analysis
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Compensation, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Administrators, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Educators, Health Information Administrators and Technicians, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Technologists and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Mental Health Counselors, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatric Aides, Psychologists, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists
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Occupational Health Nurses and Respiratory Protection: Improving Education and Training
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Examines existing respiratory protection curricula in occupational health nursing programs. Identifies essential content to include in occupational health nursing education and training programs. Offers best approaches for teaching that content.
Organization: Institute of Medicine
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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2010 Application/Examination/Certification Statistics
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Summarizes statistics from the industrial hygienist certification exam, including the number of applicants and pass rates.
Organization: American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Assessing Outcomes of Industrial Hygiene Graduate Education
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Link: Abstract
Reports on a survey of employers and graduates regarding the knowledge and skills needed for industrial hygiene and the importance of ABET accreditation.
Author: Brosseau L, Fredrickson A
Location: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 6(5), 257-66
Date: 5/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Industrial Hygienist Video
Video or multimedia
Presents an overview of industrial hygienist as a career choice.
Organization: American Industrial Hygiene Association
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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2008 Application/Examination/Certification Statistics
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Summarizes statistics from the industrial hygienist certification exam, including the number of applicants and pass rates.
Organization: American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Career Guide to the Safety Profession
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Contains overviews of careers for safety professionals, where they work, the job outlook, educational requirements, specialties, and career profiles.
Organizations: Board of Certified Safety Professionals, The American Society of Safety Engineers
Date: 2007
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Industrial Hygiene: An Exciting Career
Video or multimedia
Introduces the industrial hygiene profession with a target audience of undergraduate and graduate students. Includes brief interviews with professionals in the field.
Organization: American Industrial Hygiene Association
Date: 2006
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Recruitment and Retention
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Workers Who Care: A Graphical Profile of the Frontline Health and Health Care Workforce
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Provides information about 32 frontline health care occupations. Data is available at the national level and by state.
Organizations: Health Workforce Solutions, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 2006
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Educators, Health Informaticians, Health Information Administrators and Technicians, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Information Technology Executives, Health Technologists and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Medical Interpreters, Mental Health Counselors, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatric Aides, Radiologic Technologists, Recreational Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists
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The Occupational Health Professional’s Services and Qualifications: Questions and Answers
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Discusses services provided by and qualifications of occupational health professionals as determined by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the US Department of Labor.
Organization: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Date: 1999
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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American Industrial Hygiene Association's CareerAdvantage
Job board
Offers an online job board connecting industrial hygienists and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals with employers.
Organization: American Industrial Hygiene Association
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Recruitment and Retention
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The Board of Certified Safety Professionals Academic Database
Directory
Contains a database of schools with safety-related academic programs. Offers searches by program, degree type, and state.
Organization: Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Board of Certified Safety Professionals Career Center
Job board
Provides a job board for occupational health and safety occupations.
Organization: Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Recruitment and Retention
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Career Paths in Safety
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Provides a chart with information on occupational health and safety career paths. Lists the education, experience, and certifications offered for each career level.
Organization: Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Examination
Exam
Additional Link: Exam Process FAQ
Offers registration access for the exam required as part of obtaining industrial hygienist certification.
Organization: American Board of Industrial Hygiene
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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College and University Directory of Safety & Related Degree Programs
Directory
Identifies schools that provide education for occupational health and safety occupations. Search schools by region, state, or degree level.
Organization: The American Society of Safety Engineers
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Comprehensive Practice Examination
Exam
Offers information and registration access for the exam required for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals' Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential.
Organization: Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Examination
Exam
Includes the candidate handbook and registration access for the exam required for Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
Organization: Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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ExploreHealthCareers.org: Occupational Health and Safety Expert
Web site
Provides occupational health and safety expert career information for students. Includes education requirements, working conditions, salary range, and other information.
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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GeoLibrary
Tutorial or training
Offers occupational and environmental health training materials and practice tools that are free to use and available in six languages. Includes courses, webcasts, factsheets, tutorials, model programs, databases, and guidelines.
Organization: University of Illinois
Author: Great Lakes Centers for Occupational and Environmental Safety & Health
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Industrial Hygiene: Facing New Challenges and Solving New Problems Every Day
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Presents job options, requirements, salary, and other benefits of a career as an industrial hygienist.
Organization: American Industrial Hygiene Association
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Education and Training, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Recruitment and Retention
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Information, Training and Knowledge for OEHS Professionals Worldwide
Tutorial or training
Offers continuing education opportunities for occupational and environmental health and safety professionals.
Organization: American Industrial Hygiene Association
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Tagged keywords: Continuing Education, Education and Training, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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OHST/CLCS Examinations
Exam
Includes the candidate handbooks and registration access for the exams required for Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) and Certified Loss Control Specialist (CLCS) credentials.
Organization: Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Preparing for the CIH Exam
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Outlines 12 steps to help students prepare to take the Certified Industrial Hygienist exam.
Organization: American Industrial Hygiene Association
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Safety Fundamentals Examination
Exam
Contains information and scheduling access for the exam required for the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation.
Organization: Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Examination
Exam
Contains the candidate handbook and scheduling access for the exam required for the Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) credential.
Organization: Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations
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Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Occupational Health and Safety Specialist and Technician
Web site
Provides an overview of the profession, with information on career preparation, typical workday, earnings, and more.
Organization: Career Cornerstone Center
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Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Workforce Pipeline
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