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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 “Plant Technical Specialist”

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

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Electronic bubble meters
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Cyclone samplers
Passive dosimeters
Digital video cameras
Portable infrared spectrophotometers
Particulate monitors
Electrochemical gas monitors
Rotameters
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Radon monitors
Radiation detectors
Multimeters
Gas detector tubes
Power blowers
Photodetectors
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Oxygen monitors
Microbial samplers
Anemometers
Personal computers
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Protective gloves
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Air flow calibrators
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Flow hoods
Air compressors
Flame ionization detectors FID
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Gas chromatographs GC
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Electronic pump calibrators
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Infrared thermometers
Inspection lamps
Air quality dataloggers
Two way radios
Respirator hose masks
Sound level meters
Infrared analyzers
Airflow indicators
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