Industrial safety refers to the management of all operations and events within an industry in order to protect its employees and assets by minimizing hazards, risks, accidents, and near misses. Industrial safety is overseen by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. In general, health and safety professionals are passionate and committed to their jobs, but very often it is a career path they fell into as opposed to planned. BUT, the good news is health and safety offers a range of opportunities, and a lifetime career path that will build on your professional skills set.