A professional who develops and conducts tests to evaluate product safety levels and recommends measures to reduce or eliminate hazards. Responsibilities include:

• Establishes procedures for detection and elimination of physical and chemical hazards and avoidance of potential toxic effects and other product hazards.
• Investigates causes of accidents, injuries, and illnesses resulting from product usage and develops solutions.
• Evaluates potential health hazards or damage which could result from misuse of products and applies engineering principles and product standards to improve safety.
• May participate in preparation of product usage and precautionary label instructions.