An ergonomist provides consulting services to employees regarding information on how to improve worker comfort and safety. As an ergonomist, your job duties are to assess the current conditions of the workplace and determine how they can be improved to make employees or team members more comfortable, such as using better chairs and standing desks. You typically work in a business office, but if you work in another industry like commercial fishing or shipyards, you may have more specific tasks, such as reducing incidences of common musculoskeletal conditions. Qualifications for this career include a degree in physical or occupational therapy or a related degree and experience in industrial hygiene. Strong observational and verbal communication skills are also necessary.