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Health and Safety Engineer
Health and safety engineers apply engineering principles to design safer workplaces, conducting risk assessments and safety systems design to prevent accidents and ensure OSHA compliance. They perform root cause analysis after incidents and apply ergonomics principles to reduce repetitive strain and improve workstation design. This role typically requires an engineering degree and is found in manufacturing, construction, and industrial settings where physical hazards are prevalent.
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