Industrial Hygienist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Industrial Hygienist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Investigate accidents and incidents to identify their causes and to determine how they might be prevented in the future
Collect samples of potentially toxic materials for analysis
Design and implement workplace processes and procedures that help protect workers from potentially hazardous work conditions
Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices for compliance with corporate and government health and safety standards and regulations
Identify hazards in the workplace
Conduct training on a variety of topics such as emergency preparedness.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Industrial Hygienist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Industrial Hygienist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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