A presentation aimed at University Graduates to promote a career in Occupational Hygiene

1. Why should I become an
Occupational Hygienist?
Philip Roberts
@Pmr1977Phil

3. So what is Occupational Hygiene?
Sometimes called Industrial Hygiene
Heard of Health and Safety?
We look after the Health part
Worker Health - your Father, Mother,
Brother, Sister….
Do you want to look after them too?

4. Thousands of people die each year from illnesses
associated with work.
Have you heard of Asbestos? Occupational Asthma? Cancer?
All can be work related – they don’t have to be – you can help.
We want workers to enjoy the afterlife - retirement!!!
Workers should be able to spend time with family, be there for special
moments, walk their child down the aisle, celebrate graduations.
Why do we do it

5. Do you want to help with Health?

6. We investigate, we observe, we use our experience, we improve
the workplace.
We are multi-skilled.
We combine science and engineering to protect workers’ health.
We share this information with colleagues
We innovate - we are innovative!
How do we do it?

7. Assess
Eliminate
Control
How do we do it?

8. 1. Chemical: Dust, Fibre, nasty substances
e.g. Welders, Woodworkers, Healthcare workers and Hairdressers
2. Physical Agents – Noise, Vibration, Heat, Cold,
e.g. vibration, noisy tools, loud workplaces, hot/cold environments
3. Biological Agents – Legionella
e.g. water systems, cooling towers
Workplace Hazards

9. You’re sat in a bar with friends
You start talking to a stranger
You are asked what you do for a living
It could go like this…..
And it really is interesting – a
scenario, imagine it

15. If you are an occupational hygienist you are both
interesting and good looking.*
*This conclusion cannot be supported by actual research, but it is probably
true.
Conclusion

16. Multinational companies, including
Who could I work for?

17. Public sector:
Or there are numerous consultancies, maybe you could
start one yourself with enough experience.
Who could I work for?

18. Worldwide discipline
The world is your oyster……
Locations

19. Lets talk money – as with most professions it differs, but as a
ball-park:
With experience - £35000 - £50000
Senior - >£55000
You will get out what you put in….
Source: Prospects website http://www.prospects.ac.uk/occupational_hygienist_salary.htm
Dosh, Dollars, Dinero

20. The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)
Professional Development
Chartered
Society
Diploma
of
professional
competence
Certificate
of
operational
competence

21. Climb the Faculty tree, become a Chartered Professional
(the Queen knows we are the best!!!)
Chartered Occupational Hygienist
Licentiate Member
Associate Member
Get Chartered…

22. Career Path – 10 years in, where will
you be?
Senior position?
Working overseas?
Self employed?
Company Owner?
Published author?
You will:
Have achieved something
Be proud
Have had lots of fun
And….
Improved worker’s health!!!

23. No day will ever be the same
You will learn new things and meet interesting new
people all of the time
You will have fun working with like-minded , passionate
colleagues
Fun

24. Would you passionate about:
Letting workers enjoy their lives?
Letting their families enjoy them in their lives?
Give it a whirl! Go on………what’s the harm?
Convinced?

25. British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH)
International Occupational Hygiene Society (IOHA)
More info?

27. @Pmr1977Phil
@bohsworld
@3M_UK_Safety
#occhygienecareer
#occupationalhygiene
#industrialhygiene