Lynda Berry, Health and Safety Coordinator
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MORE INFOHeath and Safety Coordinators/Officers work for government agencies as well as businesses in the private sector, evaluating safety and health practices to make sure codes, guidelines and regulations are met.
Lynda worked for several years within the same company, gaining valuable hands-on experience before assuming the her current role. A degree or college diploma in a related field such as food science, environmental studies, chemistry or health and safety is often required.
However, as in Lynda's case, some companies will accept work experience in a similar field with in-house training on their specific health and safety issues. This path may take longer but can still provide you with a rewarding career.
Regardless of how you attain the job, regular upgrading of skills and information is necessary to keep pace with technological and health/safety advances.