Hi. I've been asked for what advice I would give to a young person starting an engineering degree, who is interested in developing a career in health and safety in engineering. This is not my area of expertise.

I've suggested: speaking to course tutors, trying to arrange some shadowing opportunities/placements, contacting the relevant engineering professional bodies, looking at IOSH/NEBOSH/RoSPA training courses.

Any other ideas gratefully received...

Thanks,

Mark Baker

Same as Ian, I would assume this person is most interested in 'process safety' and not occupational. If that is the case the organisations with most to offer include the Institution of Chemical Engineers, Energy Institute, EEMUA etc. I would also point them towards topics related to COMAH (see HSE website) and nuclear (ONR website).

NEBOSH will offer very little. IOSH claim to do a bit, but not much. I don't think it is in RoSPA scope at all. They will probably be best to concentrate on getting their degree before putting too much effort into the safety side, although taking an interest by reading around the subject will be very useful in the long run.