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How To Get Started As A Safety Consultant

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You don't necessarily have to pursue a specialized degree in safety in order to get started as a safety consultant. Many safety consultants begin their careers in a specific field and move into safety consulting jobs due to specialized on-the-job experience or safety training they've received. When getting started as a safety consultant, there are some important factors to consider such as whether you will operate as a freelancer/independent consultant or pursue full-time employment with a company. Obtaining the appropriate qualifications will prepare you for either path.

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1.Outline your professional and personal goals in getting started in safety consulting. Decide if you want to focus on safety consulting in your current industry or a different one. Research the salaries and availability of safety consultant jobs in your chosen field to help you choose. For example, a medical technician who wants to become a safety consultant may choose to remain in healthcare and be able to leverage their prior knowledge and experience with the healthcare delivery system, giving them a competitive edge over other candidates.


2.Obtain safety training that is appropriate to the industry or field you've chosen. This is much better than general safety training, as many industries now have more specialized rules and regulations that are designed to promote the safest environment for their workers and the public. Many community colleges offer applicable courses, and you can attend professional seminars and training programs as well.

3.Become certified in your industry as a safety consultant, or attain a general safety consulting certification. A wide range of agencies offer these certifications and the qualifications will vary, so be sure to research which certifications are most desired in the industry in which you'd like to work.
4.Prepare a resume and begin searching for jobs or advertising your services if you wish to act as an independent contractor. Consider joining professional associations or organizations for safety consultants or other safety-related workers, as many of them have job boards and offer seminars or other resources to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.



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