Safety professionals frequently have responsibility for a variety of functions; they must have a broad knowledge of various fields. Some of the major functions performed include safety training, accident investigation, audits and inspections, hazard analysis, fire protection, compliance, machine guarding, and emergency preparedness. According to a recent survey of American Society of Safety Engineers members, the largest employer groups are manufacturing, construction, consulting firms, insurance, service industries, health care, transportation, utilities, and nonprofit and government organizations. Typical job titles include:
- Clinical Researcher
- Epidemiologist
- Ergonomic Specialist
- Health Educator
- Safety Coordinator
- Territory Manager
- Health Inspector
- Community Health Coordinator
- School Health Coordinator
- Donor Recruitment Account Manager
- Physical Therapists
- Patient Care Advocate