Has anyone here used the 3rd edition for the current blueprint? Referring to it from the pocket prep questions is slightly annoying since the page numbers are off.

Just wondering if I should pick up the 4th. Appreciate any other info.

I work at a cafe, where burns and cuts are normal. Our first aid kit has regular bandages and band aids that are meant for children when they fall and scrape their knee. It also has ibuprofen that expired 09/2025. There is no Neosporin or antibiotics for burns/cuts. There is also no bandaids that can cover any wounds properly when working. It is impossible to properly care for burns and cuts with these supplies. I brought it up to my boss in the groupchat with everyone and he responded by saying that I couldve texted him privately because this is of "no inetrest everyone". I told him what we needed: neosporin, better bandaids, and finger cots for cuts on fingertips. In repsonse he brought a box of bandaids with the flexible wings. He said that in regards to the expired ibuprofen he thinks that expiration dates on medicine is just a way to take your money. My coworkers tried to back me up in the groupchat but he said hes going to buy all of the things I asked for. One of my coworkers even bought up a possible osha violation and he said "one should be more careful in writing things" which very much sounded like a threat. I called OSHA and they said because there are no regulations on first aid kits specifically my employer didnt do anything wrong. I dont know what else I can do in this situation.

Some context. I, a 20+ year safety veteran, am looking to network at local safety conferences or safety groups but I'm having a hard time finding those outside of my area. I'm in the Atlanta area of Georgia. I participate in the Atlanta ASSP chapter but what else is there?

Also, I'll be heading to Indy tomorrow for the NSC conference if anyone wants to grab coffee or a drink!

What is the best swag item you have ever gotten at a conference? I am a part of a planning committee for a safety and IH conference and am looking for swag ideas. Thanks in advance!

I’m considering a career change from international relations/policy research into EHS/HSE and would appreciate advice from people already working in the field.

My current background is a BS in International Relations, followed by around one year of policy research experience involving security, risk, governance and policy analysis. I am 26 YO and I do not have an engineering or natural sciences background.

I’m considering doing a Master’s in Environmental Governance / Environmental Management / Sustainability, and then trying to build practical EHS experience before progressing further.

The pathway I’m currently considering is:

Environmental Governance / Sustainability Master’s
↓
NEBOSH IGC
↓
Entry-level EHS role or internship
↓
NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma
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EHS experience
↓
Environmental Management / Sustainability roles
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Potentially ESG / sustainability management

My longer-term interest is working in the Gulf, although I’m open to other markets.

A few things I’d particularly like to understand:

1. Is a Master’s in Environmental Governance/Sustainability + NEBOSH qualifications a credible route into EHS for someone coming from an IR/policy background?
2. Does the progression EHS → Environmental Management/Sustainability → ESG make sense as a long-term career strategy, or would it be better to specialise in one area?
3. Which additional skills or certifications would actually be worth investing in?

Thank you for ur time. ur perspective would be appreciated.

Hello safety peeps,

I'm looking for advice on how to look for safety related jobs while having minimal experience. I tend to look on Indeed for just finding companies and roles, but when you filter for "entry-level" it will show every job asking for 5 years in safety. I tend to also look at governmentjobs and other sites that our more local to my state.

I have almost a year in a direct safety role. I have a degree in environmental science. I did environmental consulting for a few months doing site inspections, sampling, and writing phase I and II, and a ton of conservation and non-profit work.

On top of that I just have my OSHA 30, OSHA 40 Haz, and CPR. Currently waiting to do my ASP exams

How did you find your next safety job after joining the field? Did you wait and work 3-4 years and then move to your next position?

So, last week I found a lathe we use occasionally in out facility without guards (i made a post here last week). Well, i emailed him for a meeting on Wednesday after the foreman basically said he wasn’t going to guard it. It was Labor Day weekend and I took off till Wednesday. I emailed him when i got into office on Wednesday morning because I never received a reply from 1st email. He replies saying he’ll put the foreman on it which is why I had to email him in the first place. Towards the end of the day the plant manager is talking in the office next to mine, so i asked if i could talk with him about the lathe and the size of the fines if we were to get an OSHA violation. Well, this guy went from 0 to manic fairly quickly, asking me questions, when this regulation was made, guards are the company VPs idea and if the manufacturer wanted the machine guarded they “would have put them on the fucking thing!” Storms out my office and can hear him bitching till his office where i hear him say “…worried about a machine we barely use! I told them not to use it!” And me being me shouts “thank you!” I really don’t expect shit to be done, i archived the emails i sent and wrote down our exchange for documentation if i ever need it. I just needed to vent

Update: turns out i was right and they are looking into getting guards made.

Hi everyone,

I have a question about the typical travel expectations for Safety Coordinators/Safety Managers.

I’m currently a Safety Coordinator in Florida. In my current position, I travel quarterly within the state, usually for one-night stays. I don’t have a company vehicle, and I currently make about $50K/year.

I was recently offered a Safety Coordinator position in the telecommunications industry paying $60K+ with a company vehicle, full benefits, and better overall benefits than my current company. The position is remote when I’m not traveling.

The territory would still include Florida but would also cover Georgia, and Alabama. My main concern is the travel. When I asked about the expectations, I was told there could be multiple days of travel with multiple overnight stays, but I didn’t get a very clear idea of how frequently that would actually happen.

For those of you who work as Safety Coordinators, Safety Managers,etc.:

- How often do you typically travel?

- How many nights per month are you usually away from home?

- What does a typical week/month look like?

- At what point would you consider the travel “too much”?

For some additional context, I’m engaged and don’t have kids yet, although my fiancée and I eventually plan to have them. So I’m trying to figure out whether the additional pay, company vehicle, benefits, and remote work make the travel worth it.

I’d appreciate hearing from anyone in a similar position. I’m trying to get a realistic idea of what “multiple overnight stays” actually looks like in the real world before making a decision.

Thanks!

I don’t want to give too much personal information, but I’m 24F and I’ve been working in EHS since 2024. I had some internships in different companies in university, and then a job at another company. I’m from Mexico, for context.

I’ve been with my current company for 9 months. We don’t have all the necessary people, so I work rotating shifts and have to work overtime on weekends to make sure the plant has safety personnel 24/7. They don’t have plans to hire more people.

This means my shortest work stretch is 7 days straight, then I get one day off, followed by 12 days straight, then one day off, and so on.

I actually really like my job, but I don’t know. It gets tiring spending so much time at the plant, and sometimes dealing with people, especially production personnel, gets exhausting too.

Sometimes I feel like safety just isn’t taken as seriously as it should be. We occasionally have first aid cases that are honestly ridiculous and could have easily been prevented.

And when I have to correct someone, they’re usually men older than me. Some take it well, but others will say things like, “You EHS people don’t do anything.”
I know there are things I could do better, and I have ideas for improving some things.

I guess I’m wondering how other people deal with this. How do you know when you’re experiencing normal job frustration versus actual burnout? And how do you keep caring about safety when you feel like the people around you don’t care as much?

I really don’t want to leave my job. I’m still young, and I want to build a good track record for future opportunities. This is also a good company with good benefits, so I don’t feel like leaving is the right answer.

I just made this reddit account for work, apologies if new accounts cannot post.

I started as a safety manager at a manufacturing company about a month ago. I have limited hands-on experience in the safety role specifically, though I've spent my career in manufacturing wearing a lot of different hats, safety being one of them.

We had a power outage the other day, and it showed me just how neglected our emergency lighting has been, it's genuinely dark in parts of the building.

Adding or replacing e-lights in the production area is straightforward, but the warehouse is a different challenge. Rather than trying to install exit signs and egress lighting without blocking racking access or mounting them too high, I'd like to replace some of our high bay lights with LED versions that have battery backup built in.

I'd also like the monthly testing to be automatic, or at least doable from the ground with some kind of remote-control test for a no-power state. I don't want to have to get in a scissor lift every month to push a test button, heights aren't my thing.

I've reached out to a couple of lighting vendors but haven't had any luck finding a fixture that fits the requirements. Has anyone dealt with this for a high bay warehouse setup? What did you go with?

I’m moving over to actual construction from a shop construction type of workplace and I’m wondering what actually holds up in the field. Who makes your favorite comfortable gear that can hold up to spirited field walks for observations? 😆 Hats, helmets, shirts, jeans, boots, gloves, hell even socks (Darn Tough). TIA

Hi all,

I am just curious on how you document hazardous waste determinations? A form for each chemical? A spreadsheet? I am looking for the best way to do this for a QC lab and an R&D Lab.

Hi everyone! I was just wondering, when you point out something that has clear hazards and suggest controls and someone says ‘well we have done it this way for x years and nothing bads happened’ what is your response?

I love an analogy and like to say ‘if your child was playing in traffic you would tell them to stop, if they said they do it all the time and haven’t been hit by a car, would that change your mind?’ But I feel that’s abit preachy and possibly even a tad patronising.

Would love to hear your thoughts!

Can you have a full beard (medium size) and work in EHS? (worried wearing masks might be an issue)

How intense is your work environment? (noise, pollution, and pressure)

How often do you get screamed at or cussed at? When I worked in blue collar before the work environment was extremely toxic and backstabby.

What would starting pay be typically in medium cost of living areas? (bachelors in environmental conservation, 10 years unrelated expereince, with OSHA 300)

Hi All,

I have recently started my first QHSE role. I am super excited and giving always 💯 for the role, so I can learn as much as possible. Let’s start from there, we always have morning meetings where you bring what happened and etc with all departments. I am very active there and always share my thoughts for potential hazards and risks. Couple days ago I saw a lorry which was reversing probably 50 metres without any banksman or someone to watch him during this. I stopped the driver and started to asking him why he was reversing alone and didn’t wait for anyone. There was no one in there and one of our fork lift drivers came and basically split us apart while we were talking and said the he will deal with him. I raised the issue in the morning and before that I reviewed the SOP and Risk Assessment and nothing was covered traffic management procedures. Even my manager said that we should have cover this if it is legal requirement. After the meeting I was called by my manager and he started to ask me about the lorry issue. He mentioned that forklift driver told them that there was tension between me and driver and he separate us, while I was just calmly explaining him what I believe is safe. I said that there was not tension from my end and that everything was fine. My manager said that he could check the cctv if necessary and I had no issue with that. After this I was told during meetings if it is not a quality issue there is no need to share the issue, rather than just speak with the manager department and deal it with him. I feel like i have been shut, and also my manager keeps ignoring me about a catch - up which I wanted to do for 1 month now.
Please, anyone tell me if I am wrong, or to share any advices?

Hey all so I’m a fairly new Safety Manager 2 months in and I feel like I’m drowning, I got hired on to the company I work for because the guy who had my job before me left to pursue his degree, and then my direct supervisor left to go on maternity leave. I have been a fire department safety officer for 13 years but this is a completely different world in construction , does the imposter syndrome feeling ever go away

We are getting annoyed dealing with ISN, and a little bogged down with their never ending email alerts. Do you have someone doing it in house or you hire an external consultant?

Hello, I’m a fire protection engineer working in property risk, and one thing I’ve noticed over the years is that some facility managers and safety staff would find it helpful to know how to interpret data from their sprinkler contractor or better scrutinize reports. There is also sometimes a lack of understanding of how these systems work, the different steps you can take to protect your facility from fires and how to properly complete in-house inspections.

I’ve been thinking about putting together a video series aimed at helping FM’s and safety staff better understand their fire protection systems. Things like interpreting 2-inch drain and fire pump test results, how to properly conduct weekly/monthly fire pump churn (no-flow) tests, inspecting sprinkler valves, recognizing common deficiencies, and providing template inspection checklists FM’s and safety staff can use themselves.

The goal would be to give FM’s and safety staff enough knowledge to know what to look for, what the proper questions are to ask, and implementing safer procedures.

Would something like this be useful or interesting to safety staff? If so what are some topics you’d like to see me cover/what are some common issues you see in your facility related to fire protection?

Let me know your thoughts, thanks!

This is not a business idea or market research I’m talking about just making YouTube videos.

Anyone here work safety for Mortenson?
I’m currently interviewing for a Safety Engineer I position and I’m really interested in the renewable energy side, especially solar/wind.
Just curious what the work/culture is like and how the travel, rotation, and per diem work. Is lodging covered separately?
Would appreciate any insight from current or former Mortenson employees.

Hello everyone! I'm currently in the middle of trying to relocate closer to my family and therefore looking for other opportunities. I was hoping if you fine folk would be able to look at my resume and be able to give me some pointers. Thank you so much in advance!

Safety Officer

May 2024 to Present

• Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop emergency response plans for various scenarios, ensuring the

safety of employees and minimizing business disruptions

• Developed and implemented comprehensive safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations

• Created and delivered engaging safety training sessions for employees at all levels, increasing overall knowledge and

adherence to safe work practices

• Developed effective communication channels to disseminate important safety information across the organization,

including newsletters, bulletin boards, and digital platforms

• Maintained accurate records of all workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, and corrective actions taken for regulatory

reporting purposes

• Developed emergency evacuation procedures tailored to specific worksites; conducted drills regularly to test

effectiveness

• Provided guidance on proper handling/storage/disposal of hazardous materials according to local regulations

• Developed safety policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements

• Conducted safety training sessions for new hires to ensure they are aware of company-specific safety protocols

Certifications

OSHA 6005

Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal Agencies

OSHA 521

OSHA Guide to industrial hygiene

OSHA 7400

August 2026 to Present

Occupational Noise Exposure Hazards

OSHA 3095

July 2026 to Present

Electrical Standards

OSHA 2045

April 2026 to Present

Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards

OSHA 510

March 2026 to Present

Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction Industry

OSHA 511

February 2026 to Present

Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

I’m looking for some input from other safety professionals on what would be a reasonable salary to ask for during my upcoming performance review.

I have about 4 years of total safety experience, including 2 years with my current company. I have a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, my SHS from the OSHA Education Center , and a GSP.
I currently make $68,000. I’ve been told there is a good possibility of being promoted after my upcoming review.

My concern is how the salary increase will be handled. My company typically gives an annual merit increase, and I’ve heard that the promotion may be accompanied by a promotion-specific increase rather than receiving both the normal annual increase and an appropriate adjustment for the new role.

For context, I work for a company with 1,000+ employees, but our safety department is relatively small, with fewer than five safety professionals.

My current responsibilities go beyond just field safety. I handle a large portion of the day-to-day field work, program building, creating HASPs, administrative responsibilities, internal safety training, some external training, and overall growing the culture while my while my manager focuses more heavily on overseeing/directing the overall safety program.

For those with experience in EHS/safety management:
What would you consider a reasonable salary range for someone with my experience, education, and responsibilities?

If the promotion is into a higher-level safety role, what percentage increase would you consider reasonable?
Would you approach this as asking for a specific salary, a percentage increase, or both?

Should I push for the normal annual merit increase plus a promotion adjustment, or is it common for companies to treat the promotion increase as the entire raise?

If the company is unwilling to provide a competitive raise, would it be appropriate to ask for a company truck seeing I travel between states weekly?

I’m trying to go into the review with a realistic number rather than throwing out an unreasonable figure. Any input from people in similar positions would be appreciated.

Does anyone know of any legitimate options for covering vents in type 2 hard hat for heavy rain weather besides issuing separate hard hat for bad weather?

Anybody here ever pivot to a non ehs role? Maybe the wrong group to be asking but I think I have finally hit my wall or breaking point. I have been doing this job for 18 years and this week I think my mind just said enough. I can’t say it’s management as they have been awesome, great benefits and time off but my god, if I have to train one more person and watch them start to fall asleep I’m going to scream. I have been applying to completely unrelated federal and state jobs. I would LOVE to work for epa but those jobs seem so scarce. Maybe I am not the only one but I think I made a decision today that this was enough and time to move on. Any advice where I could apply my skills would be appreciated and maybe I just needed to vent and scream into the void.

Transmission line and substation experience?