Product Safety Engineers


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Product Safety Engineers

Product Safety Engineers - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, safety engineers:

Interpersonal Relationships

  • Are responsible for the health and safety of others.
  • Have a medium to high level of social contact.
  • Sometimes are placed in conflict situations in which others may become rude or angry.
  • Are somewhat responsible for the work done by assistants and other engineers.
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  • Communicate to others by telephone, e-mail, letters, and face-to-face discussions. Occasionally they must speak in front of large groups.
  • Usually work as part of a team.

Physical Work Conditions

  • Usually work indoors. However, they may occasionally work outdoors while inspecting buildings.
  • Sometimes wear safety attire or gear when visiting work sites.
  • Sometimes travel to and from work sites in a truck or van.
  • May work physically near others.

Work Performance

  • Must fully complete and be exact in their work. Errors could seriously endanger the health of others.
  • Regularly make decisions that greatly affect others, including coworkers, the public, and their company's reputation. Occasionally they may seek input before making important decisions.
  • Set most of their daily tasks and goals without talking to a supervisor first.
  • Must meet weekly and monthly deadlines.

Hours/Travel

  • Usually work full time.
  • Travel to different buildings to inspect them.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.