Occupational hygienist, Kaiakuaku wāhi mahi
Also known as
- Occupational hygiene technician, occupational hygiene consultant
Occupational hygienists identify, evaluate and control risks to worker health from physical, chemical and biological hazards. They ensure health and safety programmes limit risks to workers.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$64K to $113K
Most common
$138K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Occupational hygienists
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices or laboratories and travel locally and nationally to worksites
- may work in noisy, dirty and hazardous conditions
- need to be safety conscious, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- identify risks to workers
- ensure health and safety rules are followed
- make sure workers use safety equipment
- test workplaces for environmental hazards
- prepare medical equipment for use
- research ways to improve worker health knowledge
- check and restock medical supplies
- prepare health records and reports
Organised
Practical
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an occupational hygienist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in public health studies or similar area
- to complete training courses through New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society (NZOHS)
You may need
- 5 years' experience in similar work
- an International Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (ICertOH)
- to become a member of the New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society (NZOHS)
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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