Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.
- Tasks
- 26 tasks19 core, 7 supplemental
- Family
- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-5012.00SOC 2018: 19-5012
What the work is made of
19 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.Core taskTask 20249Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.Core taskTask 11083Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.Core taskTask 19818Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.Core taskTask 11087Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.Core taskTask 11082Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.Core taskTask 20253Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.Core taskTask 20252Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.Core taskTask 20248Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.Core taskTask 20250Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.Core taskTask 11088Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.Core taskTask 11085Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.Core taskTask 20251Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Plan emergency response drills.Core taskTask 11098Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.Core taskTask 11091Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Review records or reports concerning laboratory results, staffing, floor plans, fire inspections, or sanitation to gather information for the development or enforcement of safety activities.Core taskTask 11096Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Educate the public about health issues or enforce health legislation to prevent disease, to promote health, or to help people understand health protection procedures and regulations.Core taskTask 11093Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.Core taskTask 11097Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 18. Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.Core taskTask 19813Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 19. Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.Core taskTask 11099Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 20. Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.Supplemental taskTask 11100Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 21. Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.Supplemental taskTask 19817Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 22. Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.Supplemental taskTask 11101Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 23. Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.Supplemental taskTask 19814Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 24. Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.Supplemental taskTask 11095Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 25. Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites.Supplemental taskTask 19816Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 26. Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers.Supplemental taskTask 19815Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
Where this comes from
Quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor, and credited. Nothing on this page is written by us.
How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-5012
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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