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Salaries & Advancement:
In 2006, there were approximately 56,000 jobs for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Services (BLS). Figures also show the field is expected to see a nine percent increase, particularly due to a need to replace workers in an aging population. Reported annual salaries, according to the BLS, average $47,410 as of May 2008. Wages will vary depending upon location, employer and experience. Typically, entry-level workers start at lower wages.
 
The Technical Advantage:
TSTC's associate's degree program puts full-time students in the classrooms and labs 25 to 30 hours per week.

While at TSTC, Environmental Compliance Technician Specialization students use many types of equipment including:

  • Air and water sampling equipment;
  • Soil sampling equipment;
  • Respirators;
  • Self-contained breathing apparatuses;
  • Spill containment equipment; and
  • Lead monitoring equipment.
Technicians in Demand:
Environmental Compliance Specialization graduates may expect employment opportunities with federal, state and local governments, school districts, construction firms, hospitals, oil companies and many other businesses and plants. Many jobs offer fixed worksites, eight-hour shifts and 40-hour weeks. Or, graduates may pursue work in the field of environmental remediation, which offers travel opportunities to meet industry needs.
 
Professional Associations:
Students are exposed to industry and established professionals. EHS students and graduates can become active in organizations such as the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Health Physics Society, the National Association of Environmental Professionals and the World Safety Organization.
 
 
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