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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 “Safety Specialist”

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

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