CAREER
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Overview
Salary Median (2023)
$57,920
Projected Job Growth (2023-2033)
+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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (48%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Majors Related to Career
This page includes information from theO*NET 29.2 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
