Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
2. 02Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
3. 03Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
4. 04Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
5. 05Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
6. 06Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.
7. 07Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
8. 08Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
9. 09Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.
10. 10Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.
11. 11Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
12. 12Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.

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