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An Industrial Hygienist assesses workplace hazards and implements safety strategies to protect employee health and ensure regulatory compliance.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Industrial Hygienist careers

An Industrial Hygienist identifies and assesses workplace hazards that may affect employee health and safety. You might work in various industries to evaluate chemical, physical, and biological agents that could pose risks. Industrial Hygienists develop and implement strategies to control and mitigate these risks, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You’ll conduct inspections, monitor exposure levels, and recommend improvements to maintain a safe working environment.

Industrial Hygienists play a critical role in safeguarding worker health. You’ll need to be detail-oriented and skilled in analysing complex data. You’ll collaborate with management and staff to address potential hazards and enhance workplace safety practices.