<br />
The Employer’s Guide to<br />
Hiring a Safety<br />
Professional<br />
Use this guide to assist you in hiring a competent professional to<br />
manage safety and health risks in your organization.<br />
From the American Society of Safety<br />
Engineers – America’s oldest and largest<br />
professional safety organization.<br />
Contents<br />
Tips from ASSE 3<br />
Entry-Level Positions 4<br />
Technician-Level Positions 5<br />
Manager-Level Positions 6<br />
Director-Level Positions 7<br />
Executive-Level Positions 8<br />
Frequently Asked Questions 9 - 10<br />
Interview Guide 11-18<br />
2<br />
Tips from ASSE<br />
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<a title="Employer Handbook version 5.6.pdf page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/dc63cf6e?page=15"> A: An OSHA regulation (29 CFR 1910.1200). The pur</a>
<a title="Employer Handbook version 5.6.pdf page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/dc63cf6e?page=16"> Organizational synergism Q: How do you deal with</a>
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