My job involves traveling to various sites around the country and conducting inspections and taking sample measurements of various hazards to ensure the correct safety measures are in place to protect workers. I then write a report about what was found and make recommendations about what can be improved.

I usually spend 2 days a week in the office and the other 3 on site. When on site I spend the day going all over, taking readings and taking to workers to understand the what work they do, the procedures in place to protect them and if they are effective. The exact measurements taken can vary by the hazard being assessed. I find the most interesting jobs involve air monitoring as they can include many different solvents and substances, all with different exposure limits and detection methods.

I really enjoy traveling around the country and seeing many different kinds of facilities. I am also not closely supervised which gives me freedom to get on with my work and the responsibility to interact with clients and complete jobs in a limited time.

I think that hardest part of the job is learning all the different rules and regulations however this isn't too bad, especially if you make sure you prepare for each job and quickly go over what you're looking for. I am picking them all up pretty quickly just from learning as I go.

This wasn't what I originally planned on doing. I thought it sounded really interesting to travel around to different places and wouldn't be a job where I'm always stressed out and tired. It also has aspects that are directly relevant to my degree and I have already found I know more about some areas than colleagues that have been here a few years.

I think the analytic and report writing skills i picked up from doing Lab work has been really helpful. Given the freedom I receive from my boss its also really important that I stay organised and keep on top of my workload/plan ahead. Having some understanding of the substances being tested for, how the testing takes place and the hazards/health affects has also been really helpful.

I didn't really do much in the few months between graduating and getting this job however I do believe my past experience working in fine dining through university, and being involved in scouting helped show I would be an effective employee.

Working in occupational hygiene there is a series of modules leading towards an official certification as part of the British Occupational Hygiene Society recognised by the government's health and safety executive branch. My employer guarantees a pay rise with every module completed and being certified will open up many career options in the future.

Other than what I learned in my degree I think it's really important to be confident talking to clients/customers and be confident to make decisions by yourself.