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Job Description

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Includes environmental protection officers.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-9011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 72,480.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 34.00
Currently, there are 76,630 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists”.

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Tasks for “Occupational Health and Safety Specialist”

Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
Collect samples of hazardous materials or arrange for sample collection.
Perform laboratory analyses or physical inspections of samples to detect disease or to assess purity or cleanliness.
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
Develop or maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.
Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures.
Conduct audits at hazardous waste sites or industrial sites or participate in hazardous waste site investigations.
Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and develop materials for these presentations.
Prepare hazardous, radioactive, or mixed waste samples for transportation or storage by treating, compacting, packaging, and labeling them.
Maintain inventories of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly.
Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.

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