Overview  Need For Safety and Health Managers  Role of Safety and Health Managers  Problems managers face  Engineers and Safety  Other Safety and Health Professionals  Certifications for Professionals

Learning Obejectives LO 1 To understand the role of a Safety and Health Manager within an company LO 2 Identify problems that Safety and Health Managers Face LO 3 To become aware of the connection between engineers and safety LO 4 To become aware of other Professionals the contribute to Safety and Health LO 5 To indentify the process to attain the title of a Certified Safety Professional

The Demand for Safety and Health Managers The need for Health and Safety managers is on the rise. Especially after the passage of OSHA in 1970.

The Role of a Safety and Health Manager  Role is complex, diverse and multifunctional.  Includes performing duties and tasks.  May have to manage production and personnel  Authority  Keeping Up to date

“A Modern Safety and Health Team”

Problems that Safety and Health Managers Face  Product vs. Safety  Company-wide commitment to safety and health  Lack of resources  Productivity, Quality, Cost, and Response Time  Image and service

Connection Between Engineers and Safety  Engineering designs have the most affect on the safety in the workplace.  The design process is as followed: Problem Identification Synthesis Analysis and Evaluation Document and Communication Procedure and Deliver

Engineers for Design Aerospace Electrical NuclearMechanical

Types of Engineers SafetyIndustrial EnvironmentalChemical

Other Professionals Industrial HygienistHealth PhysicistOccupational PhysicianOccupational Health NurseRisk Manager

Professional Certifications  Certified Safety Professional (CSP),  Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIE)  Certified Professional Ergonomics (CPE)  Certified Occupational Nurse (COHN)

Safety Professional Certification Process Apply BCSP Meet Academic Requirements Meet Work Experience Requirement Pass the Safety Fundamentals Exam Pass Comprehensive Practice Exam

Job Description  Average Salary  Career Builder.com  Bachelors Degree  2 years of experience  Responsibilities