As environmental work has matured, many employers have come to realize that an accomplished person with an Associate's Degree, trained in the latest technologies and regulations, can effectively do work that was once reserved for people with undergraduate degrees.

Health, safety and environmental knowledge and skills are becoming increasingly more valuable. The trend is toward hiring individuals who can handle both safety and environmental responsibilities.

The major areas relating to the protection of people, property and the environment include:

• Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices.
• Develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs.
• Implement, administer and advise others on hazard controls and hazard control programs.
• Measure, audit and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs.

Examples of some of the jobs available with an HSET Degree:

• Environmental Specialist / Technician
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Safety Coordinator
• Safety Specialist
• Air Quality Technician
• Health and Safety Technician
• Industrial Hygiene Technician
• Safety and Health Auditor
• Emergency Response Technician

For more information about HSET careers, refer to the links below in the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook:

Environmental Scientists and Hydrologists

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians

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