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Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.

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27 tasks23 core, 2 supplemental, 2 not rated
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Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
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17-2111.00SOC 2018: 17-2111

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  1. Task 1. Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.Core taskTask 21860Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  2. Task 2. Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.Core taskTask 21861Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  3. Task 3. Evaluate product designs for safety.Core taskTask 21862Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  4. Task 4. Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.Core taskTask 21863Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  5. Task 5. Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.Core taskTask 21864Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  6. Task 6. Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.Core taskTask 21865Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  7. Task 7. Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.Core taskTask 21866Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  8. Task 8. Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.Core taskTask 21867Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  9. Task 9. Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.Core taskTask 21868Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  10. Task 10. Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety, such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.Core taskTask 21869Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  11. Task 11. Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met.Core taskTask 21870Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  12. Task 12. Participate in preparation of product usage and precautionary label instructions.Core taskTask 21871Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  13. Task 13. Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.Core taskTask 21872Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  14. Task 14. Provide expert testimony in litigation cases.Core taskTask 21873Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  15. Task 15. Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.Core taskTask 21874Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  16. Task 16. Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.Core taskTask 21875Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  17. Task 17. Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes.Core taskTask 21876Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  18. Task 18. Develop industry standards of product safety.Core taskTask 21877Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  19. Task 19. Maintain liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.Core taskTask 21878Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  20. Task 20. Plan and conduct industrial hygiene research.Core taskTask 21879Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  21. Task 21. Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.Core taskTask 21880Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  22. Task 22. Write and revise safety regulations and codes.Core taskTask 21881Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  23. Task 23. Confer with medical professionals to assess health risks and to develop ways to manage health issues and concerns.Core taskTask 21882Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  24. Task 24. Design and build safety equipment.Supplemental taskTask 21883Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  25. Task 25. Check floors of plants to ensure that they are strong enough to support heavy machinery.Supplemental taskTask 21884Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  26. Task 26. Inspect facilities, machinery, or safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.Not ratedTask 21885Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  27. Task 27. Install safety devices on machinery or direct device installation.Not ratedTask 21886Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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  2. Classification
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