Government & Public Administration
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Average
$52,810
ANNUAL
$25.39
HOURLY
Entry Level
$40,390
ANNUAL
$19.42
HOURLY
Mid Level
$50,975
ANNUAL
$24.51
HOURLY
Expert Level
$61,560
ANNUAL
$29.60
HOURLY
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
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Current Available Jobs
110
Projected job openings through 2024
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Degree Recommendations
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
01
Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
02
Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
03
Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
04
Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
05
Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
06
Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
07
Plan emergency response drills.
08
Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
09
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.
10
Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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