CAREER

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$57,920

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+6.1% (as fast as the average)

Career

What Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Do

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.

Other Job Titles Occupational Health and Safety Technicians May Have

Advisory Industrial Hygienist, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Construction Safety Consultant, EHS Advisor (Environmental, Health, and Safety Advisor), Health and Safety Technician (Health and Safety Tech), Industrial Hygiene Consultant, Industrial Hygienist, Safety Specialist, Safety Technician (Safety Tech), Safety Trainer

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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.
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.
Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.

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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Overview

Career

What Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Do

Other Job Titles Occupational Health and Safety Technicians May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

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