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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 “Director of Safety”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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Electrobalances
Carbon monoxide sensors
Electrostatic precipitators
Moisture meters
Data loggers
Particle sensors
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Air compressors
Gas chromatographs GC
Impingers
Passive samplers
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Half-face respirators
Particulate monitors
Dust collectors
Anemometers
Portable infrared spectrophotometers
Infrared thermometers
Air quality dataloggers
Heat stress monitors
Flame ionization detectors FID
Thermoanemometers
Photodetectors
Light meters
Medical measuring tapes
Octave band analyzers
Combustible gas detectors
Photoionization detectors PID
Gilibrators
Gas detector tubes
Airflow indicators
Respirator hose masks
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Sorbent tubes
Manometers
Handheld calculators
Protective gloves
Microbial samplers
Digital cameras
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Electronic pump calibrators
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Two way radios
Passive dosimeters
Mass flow meters
X ray fluorescence XRF analyzers
Vibration monitors
Sound level meters
Air flow calibrators
Electronic bubble meters
Digital video cameras
Infrared analyzers
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Particle counters
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