Product Safety Engineers

• Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
• Participate in preparation of product usage and precautionary label instructions.
• Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
• Report accident investigation findings.
• Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Product Safety Engineers.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Product Safety Engineers.