Anyone here in the safety or environmental field?

[arkmann]

I recently finished college this summer and I decided that I wanted to be in the occupational health, safety, and environment field. I've also decided that I will pursue an M.S. in the same field.

I really wanted to concentrate on the environmental part but having a B.S. is almost always a pre-requisite if going to graduate school. Unfortunately, I don't have a B.S. although I have a minor in environmental systems.

I'm just wondering how is the job outlook in this field? Anyone have first hand experience in it? How was it? I'm already a some type of safety coordinator in my job making safety programs for the workers in the chemical production plant. I was previously a shipment specialist wherein I ship hazardous and non-hazardous domestically and all over the world.

I appreciate all your input.

 

[krzr3000]

I'm not in the field, but a family member and friend are. I interned at a huge aerospace place this summer and their safety department seemed to be growing.

My buddy graduated last spring with an EHS degree. He had a few internships while in school but went the summer unemployed. But recently found a job at an engineering consulting firm. From what i know, the program (4 year) didn't get very in depth into the enviro (chemical) aspect of things.
Anyways, compared to other recent grads...he has had far better luck.

 

[arkmann]

Thanks bro. From what I experienced and read upon, the knowledge in the field is actually learned on the job. I didn't know anything about chemical hazards as well as the different DOT and FAA regulations until I worked where I am right now.

It also seems like the safety and occupational health part gets the most attention in general industry unless you are in a chemical manufacturing olant like myself.