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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-9012.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 52,520.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 25.00
Currently, there are 16,560 people on this job

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

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Tasks for “Construction Health and Safety Technician”

Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites.
Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.
Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.
Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.
Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.
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.
Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.
Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers.
Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
Plan emergency response drills.
Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.
Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.
Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
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.
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.
Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.
Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.
Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.
Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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Air flow calibrators
Air compressors
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Data acquisition equipment
Gas detector tubes
Two way radios
Respirator hose masks
Infrared analyzers
Portable infrared spectrophotometers
Diffusive air samplers
Aerosol meters
Particulate monitors
Electrostatic precipitators
Electronic pump calibrators
Gas chromatographs GC
Dust collectors
Thermal desorption tubes
Power blowers
Passive samplers
Light meters
X ray fluorescence XRF analyzers
Radon monitors
Handheld calculators
Grab samplers
Single gas monitors
Flame ionization detectors FID
Airflow indicators
Digital video cameras
Personal computers
Personal sampling pumps
Flow hoods
Moisture meters
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Passive dosimeters
Protective gloves
Carbon monoxide sensors
Rotameters
Electrobalances
Octave band analyzers
Multimeters
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Spirometers
Combustible gas detectors
Electrochemical gas monitors
Safety goggles
Microbial samplers
Heat stress monitors
Mercury vapor analyzers
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Vibration monitors
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Spectroscopes
Photoionization detectors PID
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Digital cameras
Particle counters
Radiation detectors
Mass flow meters
Air quality dataloggers
Electronic bubble meters
Medical measuring tapes
Oxygen monitors
Infrared thermometers
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