JobSOC 17-2111

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

2 programs

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering14.1401
Engineering, Other14.9999

02.

Draws on

English Language3.9 of 5
Engineering and Technology3.8 of 5
Administration and Management3.7 of 5
Customer and Personal Service3.7 of 5
Public Safety and Security3.7 of 5
Law and Government3.7 of 5
Education and Training3.6 of 5
Mechanical3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.