Table 1.
Characteristics of the survey respondents.
| Response Frequency n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Current Job Title | |
| Safety Professional | 554 (58.2) |
| Ergonomist | 91 (9.6) |
| Consultant | 74 (7.8) |
| Manager | 69 (7.3) |
| Industrial Hygienist | 48 (5.0) |
| Other | 116 (12.2) |
| Industry Currently Working | |
| Manufacturing | 244 (25.7) |
| Construction | 117 (12.3) |
| Oil, Energy, or Gas | 84 (8.8) |
| Insurance | 81 (8.5) |
| Academia/Research | 80 (8.4) |
| Government | 67 (7.0) |
| Healthcare | 36 (3.8) |
| Transportation | 20 (2.1) |
| Food Processing | 20 (2.1) |
| Other | 202 (21.2) |
| Highest Degree Received | |
| Doctorate | 88 (9.3) |
| Master’s | 374 (39.5) |
| Bachelor’s | 368 (38.9) |
| Associate’s | 39 (4.1) |
| Some College | 78 (8.2) |
| Field of Study for Highest Degree | |
| Public/Occupational/Environmental Health | 294 (37.2) |
| Science/Technology/Engineering | 242 (30.6) |
| Business/Management | 128 (16.2) |
| Psychology | 33 (4.2) |
| Other | 93 (11.8) |
| Certifications a | |
| Certified Safety Professional | 348 (36.6) |
| Certified Professional Ergonomist | 118 (12.4) |
| Associate Safety Professional | 106 (11.1) |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 51 (5.4) |
| Construction Health and Safety Technician | 41 (4.3) |
| Associates in Risk Management | 23 (2.4) |
| Certified Hazardous Materials Manager | 23 (2.4) |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technologist | 23 (2.4) |
| Associate Ergonomics Professional | 22 (2.4) |
| Other | 186 (19.5) |
| None | 130 (13.7) |
| Did not respond to question | 47 (4.9) |
a
Represents percentage of respondents with certification. Does not sum to 100% as some respondents reported multiple certifications.