# Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

> 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 19-5012.00
- **Summary:** 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.

## Aliases

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

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.e |
| Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment. | Core | 4.A.2.a.3.d |
| Maintain all required environmental records and documentation. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.f |
| Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.k |
| 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. | Core | 4.A.4.b.3.f |
| Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques. | Core | 4.A.4.b.6.f |
| Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.e |
| Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators. | Core | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| 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. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.k |
| Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses. | Core | 4.A.4.b.6.f |
| Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.k |
| Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.5.e |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Prepare official health documents or records. | 4.A.3.b.6.f |
| Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment. | 4.A.2.a.3.d |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | 4.A.3.a.2.k |
| Maintain medical laboratory equipment. | 4.A.3.b.4.f |
| Test facilities for environmental hazards. | 4.A.1.b.2.k |
| Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards. | 4.A.1.a.2.k |
| Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations. | 4.A.1.a.2.k |
| Communicate health and wellness information to the public. | 4.A.4.a.3.b |
| Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information. | 4.A.1.a.1.w |
| Assess compliance with environmental laws. | 4.A.2.a.3.b |
| Develop emergency procedures. | 4.A.2.b.2.p |
| Maintain medical facility records. | 4.A.3.b.6.k |
| Assist others during emergencies. | 4.A.4.a.5.e |
| Direct emergency management activities. | 4.A.4.b.4.k |
| Direct fire fighting or prevention activities. | 4.A.4.b.4.k |
| Design public or employee health programs. | 4.A.2.b.2.n |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | 4.A.1.a.1.s |
| Conduct health or safety training programs. | 4.A.4.b.3.f |
| Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Inspect work environments to ensure safety. | 4.A.1.b.2.e |
| Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. | 4.A.4.b.6.f |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 4.14 |
| English Language | knowledge | 4.1 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 4 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.88 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.88 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.88 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.88 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.8 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3.75 |
| Law and Government | knowledge | 3.71 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.7 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.62 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.57 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.38 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.38 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.38 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 3.3 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.3 |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 3.29 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Chemistry | knowledge | 3.25 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.25 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.25 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.25 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 3.24 |
| Psychology | knowledge | 3.14 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Persuasion | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Negotiation | transferable_skill | 3.12 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Graphics Software | Specialized Skill |
| Email Software | Specialized Skill |
| Database Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Industrial Control Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software | yes | no |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes | no |
| Brady Lockout Pro | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Email software | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software | no | no |
| Industrial Scientific iNET | Industrial control software | no | no |
| QuestSuite Professional | Industrial control software | no | no |
| Remedy Interactive iMitigate | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Statistical analysis software | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| TapRooT | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Teleconferencing software | Video conferencing software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| E-Mail | 4.81 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.8 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.63 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.47 |
| Contact With Others | 4.43 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.35 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.24 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.19 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.16 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.1 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.95 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.9 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.9 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.76 |
| Time Pressure | 3.76 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.7 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.65 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.62 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.6 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.5 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.5 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 3.5 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.48 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.3 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.25 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 3.1 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 3.1 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.05 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.05 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 3 |
| Spend Time Standing | 2.95 |
| Level of Competition | 2.95 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 2.89 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.89 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 2.85 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.7 |
| Exposed to High Places | 2.63 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.6 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.6 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Bachelor's Degree | 47.62 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 19.05 |
| High School Diploma | 9.52 |
| Some College Courses | 9.52 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 4.76 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 4.76 |
| Master's Degree | 4.76 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 5.56 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 5.35 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 4.88 |
| Dependability | work_style | 4 |
| Professional Advising | specific_interest_area | 3.46 |
| Medical Science | specific_interest_area | 3.06 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 3.02 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 3 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 2.87 |
| Public Speaking | specific_interest_area | 2.82 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 2.79 |
| Protective Service | specific_interest_area | 2.79 |
| Physical Science | specific_interest_area | 2.77 |
| Law | specific_interest_area | 2.76 |
| Teaching/Education | specific_interest_area | 2.68 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 2.67 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 17-2111.00 | role-17-2111-00 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Primary-Short |
| 19-5011.00 | role-19-5011-00 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Primary-Short |
| 13-1041.01 | role-13-1041-01 | Environmental Compliance Inspectors | Primary-Short |
| 19-2041.00 | role-19-2041-00 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Primary-Short |
| 19-4042.00 | role-19-4042-00 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Primary-Short |
| 17-2081.00 | role-17-2081-00 | Environmental Engineers | Primary-Long |
| 47-4011.00 | role-47-4011-00 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Primary-Long |
| 17-3025.00 | role-17-3025-00 | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 13-1041.04 | role-13-1041-04 | Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | Primary-Long |
| 29-2043.00 | role-29-2043-00 | Paramedics | Primary-Long |
| 29-1229.05 | role-29-1229-05 | Preventive Medicine Physicians | Supplemental |
| 29-2042.00 | role-29-2042-00 | Emergency Medical Technicians | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Advanced Manufacturing | advanced-manufacturing |
| Management & Entrepreneurship | management-entrepreneurship |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | biological-and-biomedical-sciences |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | engineering-engineering-related-technologies-technicians |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | health-professions-and-related-programs |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 58440
- **Mean Wage:** 63800
- **Pct10Wage:** 40550
- **Pct25Wage:** 49510
- **Pct75Wage:** 74810
- **Pct90Wage:** 94670
- **Employment:** 31450
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 9010 | 57400 | 5.98 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 5400 | 65000 | 2.07 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 4580 | 49140 | 2.08 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 2580 | 72110 | 1.56 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 1710 | 50900 | 0.36 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 970 | 58690 | 0.53 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 920 | 64780 | 1.61 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 880 | 62160 | 0.32 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 770 | 59790 | 0.63 |
| 21 | 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | Sector | 740 | 72800 | 6.33 |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry | 480 | 99890 | 2.04 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 390 | 52140 | 0.12 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 541380 | 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | National industry | 240 | 6.91 |
| 237130 | 237130 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | National industry | 320 | 6.7 |
| 21 | 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | Sector | 740 | 6.33 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 9010 | 5.98 |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 300 | 2.54 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 4580 | 2.08 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 5400 | 2.07 |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry | 480 | 2.04 |
- **Count:** 32

## Ai Signals


## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 42
- **Percentile:** 40
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 54 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 30 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.6666666666666666 | 54 | Moderate | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.09887178548206212 | 30 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.125
- **Beta:** 0.3958333333333333
- **Gamma:** 0.6666666666666666

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary. | 0.00575163613506485 | 3.36 |
| Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples. | 0.002773110279406267 | 3.79 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 8.5
- **Growth Percentile:** 89
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 3.4
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 40
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 31.9
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 34.6

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 26
- **Skills:** 42
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 19
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 1f518fb03db2588d