Occupational Hygienist
10AI EXPOSURE TODAY10
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST55%
NOT A FORECAST55%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£26,000 - £32,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Occupational Hygienist
Occupational hygienists are vital in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of workers by identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards. Their expertise not only enhances employee safety but also contributes to the overall productivity and sustainability of businesses across the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (10), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)The HSE is the UK government agency responsible for the regulation and enforcement of workplace health and safety.
Bureau VeritasA global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, providing occupational hygiene solutions.
RPS GroupAn international consultancy providing health, safety, and environmental services, including occupational hygiene.