Most scientists who work as safety professionals did not start their careers in safety. How and why did they move into safety? Some of one’s career influences are mentors and colleagues, the employer, other employers, other types of jobs. The work environment can convince a scientist of the importance of safety in research and manufacturing activity. A serious accident or near miss in a workplace can motivate efforts to establish a strong proactive safety culture. How does someone determine if being a safety professional would be a satisfying career? How does a safety professional learn when it might be time to change positions?

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The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.