# 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. - Code: 17-2111.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2111) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 27 tasks (23 core, 2 supplemental and 2 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2111.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2111.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures. Core task · Task 21860 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 2. Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products. Core task · Task 21861 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 3. Evaluate product designs for safety. Core task · Task 21862 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 4. Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment. Core task · Task 21863 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 5. Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes. Core task · Task 21864 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 6. Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards. Core task · Task 21865 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 7. Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing. Core task · Task 21866 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 8. Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse. Core task · Task 21867 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations. Core task · Task 21868 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 10. Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety, such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors. Core task · Task 21869 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met. Core task · Task 21870 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Participate in preparation of product usage and precautionary label instructions. Core task · Task 21871 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 13. Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents. Core task · Task 21872 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 14. Provide expert testimony in litigation cases. Core task · Task 21873 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 15. Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy. Core task · Task 21874 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 16. Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations. Core task · Task 21875 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 17. Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes. Core task · Task 21876 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 18. Develop industry standards of product safety. Core task · Task 21877 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 19. Maintain liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated. Core task · Task 21878 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 20. Plan and conduct industrial hygiene research. Core task · Task 21879 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 21. Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents. Core task · Task 21880 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 22. Write and revise safety regulations and codes. Core task · Task 21881 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 23. Confer with medical professionals to assess health risks and to develop ways to manage health issues and concerns. Core task · Task 21882 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 24. Design and build safety equipment. Supplemental task · Task 21883 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 25. Check floors of plants to ensure that they are strong enough to support heavy machinery. Supplemental task · Task 21884 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 26. Inspect facilities, machinery, or safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance. Not rated · Task 21885 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 27. Install safety devices on machinery or direct device installation. 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