# Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health > Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. - Code: 19-4042.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-4042) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 25 tasks (20 core and 5 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4042.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-4042.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution. Core task · Task 1550 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 2. Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis. Core task · Task 20869 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 3. Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results. Core task · Task 1549 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 4. Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis. Core task · Task 1556 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 5. Discuss test results and analyses with customers. Core task · Task 1560 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 6. Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards. Core task · Task 1565 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 7. Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants. Core task · Task 1566 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 8. Calibrate microscopes or test instruments. Core task · Task 1553 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 9. Provide 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. Core task · Task 1552 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 10. Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations. Core task · Task 1561 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 11. Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment. Core task · Task 1563 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 12. Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation. Core task · Task 1570 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 13. Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations. Core task · Task 19799 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 14. Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities. Core task · Task 1554 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 15. Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas. Core task · Task 1557 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 16. Develop testing procedures. Core task · Task 20871 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 17. Perform statistical analysis of environmental data. Core task · Task 1562 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 18. Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs. Core task · Task 19798 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 19. Direct activities of workers in laboratory. Core task · Task 20870 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 20. Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes, and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts. Core task · Task 19797 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 21. Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations. Supplemental task · Task 1558 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 22. Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities. Supplemental task · Task 1555 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 23. Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems. Supplemental task · Task 1559 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 24. Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes. Supplemental task · Task 1567 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 25. Distribute permits, closure plans, or cleanup plans. 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