Hi everyone,

I’m finishing my NEBOSH International Diploma and currently work as a Safety Officer in manufacturing. I want to move into safety on cruise ships, but from what I’ve seen most Safety Officers come from a deck officer background with sea time and STCW training.

Since I don’t have that experience yet, I’m wondering if there are other HSE roles onboard that could be good stepping stones. For example, Safety Trainer, Assistant Safety, or health and safety roles within hotel or crew operations. Or is Safety Officer usually the only option?

I’d love to hear from anyone who has worked in safety at sea or knows how the career structure works.

Thanks in advance 🙏

I just switched jobs and I was an EHS specialist. I was offered a position by my old boss at his new job for continuous improvement and safety. It’s a dual role and I feel like I can’t do either well because it’s hard to keep a focus with a piling action list and what seems to be more continuous improvement focused work. Anyone else have similar experiences?

Context: I was an arborist, broke my leg, landed a health and safety role at the same company.

A common theme that I keep seeing on this subreddit is burnout! With me just getting into this industry (done my NEBOSH general and FA instructor) I did some digging. From what I can see, those who have posted about burnout are working directly for a company as their health and safety spokesperson. To avoid this, should I get into consultancy?

If yes, what qualifications are required/recommended.

Thanks in advance!

Hi all, my company offered to pay for a training for me. I am fresh in the field with a degree in safety and a few months of experience. I’m curious what training would provide me the most value. Thanks guys!

Hey all, I'm looking to make a switch into industry side of EHS. Been at my local county for 2.5 years with an REHS Licenses and wanted to see what else was out there. A friend suggested checking out the Industry side and when I was applying for jobs, I realized a lot of them didn't require the REHS license. I saw that a lot of them were looking for OSHA/CSP, CIH, ETC certs so I went to the training website (360training.com) i was unsure which one to start out with and what certs to get. Currently figuring out where i should start? I ended up getting the OSHA 30 course, but i am wondering what other certs I'll need in the future.

Traditional lockout/tagout (LOTO) training can be repetitive, hard to visualize, and often fails to prepare workers for real-world risks. This VR-based training solution puts employees in realistic manufacturing scenarios where they can safely practice identifying hazards, applying proper procedures, and preventing accidents. By combining immersive learning with OSHA compliance, it helps reduce downtime, improve retention, and create a stronger safety culture on the factory floor.

Hi all, I am starting as an early career consultant in the safety field and I will need some safety shoes (for women) that can be around 100-200$. I only know the brand Caterpillar, which I used to have for years and was great, but not sure if there is any other brand, model or any other specific features to consider. I will probably go for safety boots, waterproof and steel-toe.

Ty!

Hi, I’m a 19 year old with a business associates degree and have started a career in marketing. I am considering taking a career break to pursue a job that serves others. I am very interested in emergency response.

TBH, I want to become a better person after having a terrible social media addiction throughout my teenage years.

I am considering at least volunteering for ski patrol at the small, local skiing hill.

I have an interest in search and rescue, especially with drone operation. Or have thought about becoming an EMT, but bc I’m a 5-foot petite gal who isn’t that strong- I’d worry abt my safety.

Any thoughts or opportunities that I might be interested in? I would greatly appreciate it. <33

Now the question is, what do I go for next to continue my EHS development? Have no college degree, 4 years EHS experience, 10 years warehouse experience, OSHA 30 certified, RCRA certified, BAT and DOT Urine Collection certified.

Hello all! I take the new version of the CSP test on Tuesday and just wanted to hear from those that have taken the new version. I’m using the old study materials, like everyone else. I still feel like I’m prepared but just wanting to hear thoughts on the new version. Harder than you anticipated? Easier? Anyone use SPAN? Did you really feel like your professional experience played a big part in getting through the test? Best of luck to all my fellow learners who are also preparing for this test and congrats to all who have passed! I hope to join that group on Tuesday.

I only worked at one plant with a vending machine which was seldom used and riddled with technical difficulties - granted this was 8 years ago, I’m sure the technology has improved since.

Curious if others have these onsite and how they work? I’ve always been intrigued by the concept.

I was directly instructed to do something unethical and most likely illegal this week at work and I refused to do so and walked out. I worked for a very large company that ships boxes from fulfillment centers (It's exactly who you are thinking about) and was told to help cover up an injury and omit things from my medical assessment. I did onsite medical and safety for this company and am a trained EMT. An employee had a 35 pound box fall directly on their head from a cart after they bent down to pick something up off the floor. The employee was exhibiting textbook concussion symptoms (8/10 pain, blurred vision, bouts of nausea, dizziness, sensitivity to light and noise, and a noticeable cognitive delay) and when I told my boss that this employee was most likely severely concussed and needed to go to a doctor immediately, I was told that my assessment was incorrect and that I was overreacting to the situation and the employee was most likely exaggerating. I then pointed out the massive lump on the employee's head and was told that it's part of their braids and that I needed to focus more on calming the injured associate and that I should help direct them away from seeking medical treatment. For some background to this incident, this employee had previously misrepresented how they got injured before (they kicked a cart out of frustration from work and hurt their ankle and told us that the cart fell on them) but every single time I have treated this employee for injuries, the investigation has shown that their story was accurate. Most of the safety department and especially my managers have adopted an attitude of not believing anything this employee says, even when the investigation proves that their story was correct. This employee has told me on multiple occasions that I was the only member of the safety department that they trusted. Even in this instance, when we had video of the box falling directly on the employee from 3 different camera angle, my boss was dismissive and told me it probably only grazed them and their pain was likely just the result of a paper cut from the cardboard. My boss then aggressively questions the employee and is telling them that they will be fine and just need to sleep it off, and pulls me aside and tells me that this employee was fine and I was overreacting. I explained to my manager that they were going to be inconsistent with their stories because they are in a post concussion state and are experiencing cognitive delays, but was brushed off and told not to document any of their symptoms on my injury report. The injured employee was still having blurred vision and was too dizzy to walk, and had to get taken out of the building by wheelchair so that a friend could come pick them up. This is in spite of the fact that our own standing protocols dictate that this employee should have been sent to the hospital immediately for evaluation and was again told to shut up when I brought this up. After all this, I was again instructed to omit my full findings on my injury report which I refused to do so. I documented absolutely everything, clocked out and went home. The next day I heard from a friend that is still there that they had closed the injury case without any notes, documentation, or directive from the injured employee. The whole situation has just left me extremely angry and upset, but I refuse to sacrifice my ethics and morals for this company. On the bright side, this has given me lot of extra time to focus on studying for my ASP exam. I'm taking it October 16th so drop your study tips below haha.

Got fired yesterday, 2 days after making my OSHA complaint. Of course they blamed in on a separate issue, but I know they know it was me because of how vocal I have been and the refusal of preforming unsafe work. I figured they’d pull some shit like this because of how grimy they operate.

Look I know some of you are gonna call me a snitch or whatever I don’t even care. I’m not a big stiffler on these sorts of things but I do a pretty dangerous job. Working around power lines everyday with damaged and uninspected booms, hydraulic leaks on every fitting and hose you can think of, I almost got hit by a 18 wheeler around a dangerous curve(facing traffic with no traffic control mind you) These bucket booms reach 70ft in the air, our safety harnesses are not inspected or replaced. Most of them have physical damage and I shit you not one harness I used to be forced to wear was tied to the boom with 2 small tow straps.

OSHA did reach back out to me this morning we both filed a whistleblower complaint but I fear my job is now cooked based on how much of a help they’ve actually been. They contacted my employer via phone without my knowledge or without doing proper site inspections. They didn’t ask me for any evidence or anything which I have tons of. I reached out to some lawyers near me some turned my case down and haven’t heard back from the rest. I fear I am cooked guys.

My last day, I was required to cut down 16 trees total, my last job I was set up for failure but preformed the work flawlessly without any damage. When we informed the boss we were done he instructed me to come in early and that’s when they told me I was being let go. Yeah they knew it was me.

I knew the consequences and weighed my options carefully but I thought about it and said even if I did lose my job, the cost of my job for possibly saving someone’s life one day whether I knew I did or not would make it worth it. Hopefully everything works out but we shall see.

I’ve got my OSHA 510 and I’m an ironworker. I’m considering making the jump to become a safety guy. Is there any hints, tips, tricks, and/or advice you’d be willing to share for someone who gets their first role with a GC as a safety coordinator? I feel like I could be accepted but what would my first month look like?

Anything weird, off-putting, or extremely dangerous—share your story!

Without paying a subscription, is there anyway to set-up a Kiosk for employees to access SDS information without paying a subscription service? Any software I can purchase for a one-time cost?

Greetings!

I was wondering what new resume trends have become popular in the safety profession.

Thanks!

Hi all — I’m a grad student working on a case study for my Environmental Studies course where I am exploring the challenges generators face in maintaining compliance during hazardous-waste disposal.

From prior research, a few sub-tasks seem especially painful:

- Waste classification / EPA code assignment
- Form filling based on classification (profiles/LDRs, manifests)
- Compliance tracking for storage timelines
- Arranging transportation for shipping the waste

Would automation in these areas reduce your workload? Where would it help, and where would it fail?

I’m open to counterpoints as well as happy to share findings with anyone interested.. DMs are open if you prefer to share your thoughts privately.

Thank you

Great Labor Day appreciation post by some true safety professionals https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6smsS34/

Icebreakers for introducing yourself as a new EHS Specialist for the site? Also, how can I make sure I’m maximizing my time introducing myself? I don’t want to distract them from working or create a safety hazard from trying to meet them either.

While implementing a SIF program and getting the leaders involved in observing the controls in the field, I realised the need for a user- friendly template that they can use to report the observations. The observation needs to record both positive interactions and interventions. Can anyone help me with any resources they have?

Thanks in advance!

I’ve been working odd jobs for a while, but I’m ready to start a career with more stability and room to grow. Truck driving seems like a solid option, and I know the first step is getting my CDL-A license.

I’ve been looking at a few different training programs and schools, but it’s a lot to sort through some are tuition-free, some are private, and the schedules and curriculums vary a lot.

For those of you who’ve gone through CDL-A training, what was your experience like? Any schools or programs you’d recommend? And for someone totally new to trucking, what should I focus on to get certified efficiently and be job-ready?

I have 5 years experience 3 years military and 2 at a small survey business. Pocket prep has been very easy so far after going over 400 or so of the questions. How similar is the exam to pocket prep and how likely am I to pass with only pocket prep studying?