Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.
What you’d do
- Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.
- Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
- Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.
- Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.
- Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
Skills that matter
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
- Complex Problem Solving
How to get there
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Also called
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Construction Safety Consultant
- Industrial Hygienist
- Safety Specialist
- Advisory Industrial Hygienist
- EHS Advisor (Environmental, Health, and Safety Advisor)
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