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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

SOC 29-9011.00

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Includes environmental protection officers.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.9

Writing

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.2

Law and Government

4.0

Education and Training

3.9

Public Safety and Security

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.7

Mathematics

3.7

Engineering and Technology

3.7

Chemistry

3.7

Key Tasks

1Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.

2Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.

3Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.

4Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.

5Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.

Also Known As

Analysis or Research Safety Inspector Cause Analyst Certified Indoor Environmentalist Certified Industrial Hygienist Certified Professional Ergonomist Chief of Safety and Protection Chief Safety Officer Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety Director Corporate Safety Director Dining Service Inspector