Occupational hygienists study physical and chemical hazards and stresses in the workplace. They suggest changes to work processes and provide information to workers on ways to reduce risk to specific occupational hazards. Science policy and program officers research and advise on policies and develop and administer programs related to transportation, communications, natural resources, agriculture, the environment, energy, land use and other scientific fields. This occupation also includes fisheries analysts, industrial hygienists, scientific consultants, patent agents and transportation safety and transport program analysts. Education, Training and Experience People in this occupation usually must have an undergraduate university degree or college diploma in a related scientific or technical discipline.
Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
They may require a master's degree in a related scientific discipline. With experience, people in this occupation may progress to managerial positions. The proportion of self-employed workers in this occupation has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of women in this occupation has increased significantly over the last ten years. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers.