Safety Engineer

Safety Engineers are the engineers responsible for overlooking the safety of the employees at the workplace and also taking regular checks of the machinery involved at the workplace that can act as potential harm to the employees. Safety engineers are also required to educate the employees around them regarding the safety procedures to be followed in the vicinity of the industry.

Some typical roles of a Safety Engineer are:

• Fire Prevention and Protection Engineer: They are responsible for regularly checking the fire prevention systems installed at the workplace.
• Product Safety Engineer: These engineers are required to examine various products and check whether they satisfy the industrial safety standards set by the national authorities.
• System Safety Engineer: The professional who examines the system's design and suggests ideas to make them safer and more efficient.

Some roles and responsibilities of a Safety Engineer are:

• Analyzing the surroundings and suggesting changes that will supplement safety. Safety Engineers are required to devise new and innovative ways to strengthen the safety of the surroundings.
• Design various safety plans and educate fellow employees on the precautions that must be followed in the industry.
• Suggest new changes to the safety measures to be followed in a company.
• Stay updated with the rules and regulations introduced by the national authorities.

Major educational qualifications required for Safety Engineer are:

• Health and safety engineers must have a bachelor's degree, typically in an engineering discipline such as electrical, chemical, mechanical, industrial, or systems engineering.
• Another acceptable field of study is occupational or industrial hygiene.

Some of the alternative roles available in this domain are :

• Automation Engineer: Implements and manages automated systems to optimize efficiency and productivity in various industries.
• Electromechanical and Robotics Technician: Maintains and troubleshoots electromechanical systems and robots, ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime.
• Hardware Engineer: Designs and develops hardware components for electronic devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Aerospace Engineer: Designs and develops aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems, ensuring safety, functionality, and efficiency.
• Computer Scientist: Researches, designs, and develops computer technology and algorithms to solve complex problems.

Safety Engineers play a crucial role in an industry, as they are responsible for overlooking the safety of the employers and the equipment used. Since Safety Engineers are required in almost all the industries like construction, finance, and insurance, it is projected that by 2030 the employment of safety engineers will grow by 4%.
Safety Engineers must also follow a set of instructions issued by the national authority. It is predicted that around 1,700 job openings will free up safety engineers each year. Safety Engineers are also responsible for educating their colleagues and ensuring everyone follows various safety protocols.