Safety Engineer
Safety engineers apply engineering principles and knowledge of industrial processes to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards. They design safety systems, conduct risk assessments, ensure OSHA compliance, and investigate incidents to determine root causes. The BLS reports a median salary of $100,660 with 6% projected growth as regulations expand and companies invest more in occupational health and safety programs.
A Day in the Life
A typical day starts with reviewing incident reports from the previous shift and updating the safety tracking database. Mid-morning involves conducting a hazard assessment of a new piece of equipment before it goes into production. After lunch, the safety engineer leads a training session on lockout/tagout procedures for maintenance staff. The afternoon includes analyzing injury trend data and drafting a proposal for machine guarding upgrades.
Key Stats
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range
Entry: $65,000
Median: $100,660
Senior: $140,000
Job Growth