# 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. - Code: 19-5012.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-5012) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (19 core and 7 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-5012.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-5012.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists. Core task · Task 20249 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 2. Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment. Core task · Task 11083 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 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 task · Task 19818 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 4. Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise. Core task · Task 11087 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 5. Maintain all required environmental records and documentation. Core task · Task 11082 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 6. Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques. Core task · Task 20253 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024 7. Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order. Core task · Task 20252 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 8. Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators. Core task · Task 20248 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 9. Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses. Core task · Task 20250 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 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 task · Task 11088 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 11. Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples. Core task · Task 11085 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 12. Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related. Core task · Task 20251 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 13. Plan emergency response drills. Core task · Task 11098 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 14. Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. Core task · Task 11091 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 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 task · Task 11096 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 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 task · Task 11093 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 17. Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary. Core task · Task 11097 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 18. Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices. Core task · Task 19813 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 19. Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed. Core task · Task 11099 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 20. Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion. Supplemental task · Task 11100 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 21. Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met. Supplemental task · Task 19817 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 22. Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs. Supplemental task · Task 11101 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 23. Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites. Supplemental task · Task 19814 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 24. Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations. Supplemental task · Task 11095 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 25. Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites. Supplemental task · Task 19816 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 26. Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers. 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