Posted By Deana Daniels
I have been working in health and safety for about 12 years. For the last 6 I have been a freelance consultant. I tend to specialise in management systems, auditing and training across a broad range of businesses although public services and education tend to feature heavily. I also have some pharmacutical experience.
This year I have begun to feel that I need a new challenge. I don't necessarily want to lose my health and safety experience and change career but I would like to build on it and maybe develop a specialism. I have a degree in Environmental Health and and MSc Occ. Health and Safety.
Any suggestions?

Posted By b12
Deana,

I did Occupational Hygiene after working in Environmental Health and ties in nicely with H&S. Can highly recommend it as an interesting path to choose. BOHS website explains all.

B.

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