Occupation
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
$90,150 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 19-5011.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- 02Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
- 03Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
- 04Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- 05Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- 06Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
- 07Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
- 08Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
- 09Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
- 10Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
- 11Write reports.
- 12Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Industrial Hygiene ConsultantIndustrial HygienistSafety ConsultantSafety SpecialistChemical Hygiene OfficerEHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer)Health and Safety AnalystIndustrial Hygienist ConsultantOHS Consultant (Occupational Health and Safety Consultant)Risk Control Consultant
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Knowledge the job leans on
English LanguageChemistryEducation and TrainingMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyBiologyLaw and Government
Skills that carry over from service
Complex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisInstructingPersuasionQuality Control Analysis