A professional who plans and directs safety and health activities in industrial plant to evaluate and control environmental hazards. Responsibilities include:

• Tests noise levels and measures air quality, using precision instruments.
• Maintains and calibrates instruments.
• Administers hearing tests to employees.
• Trains forklift operators to qualify for licensing.
• Enforces use of safety equipment.
• Lectures employees to obtain compliance with regulations.
• Develops and monitors emergency action plans.
• Investigates accidents and prepares accident reports.
• Assists management to prepare safety and health budget.
• Recommends changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness.