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.
34 alternate job titles:
Advisory Industrial Hygienist
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
Construction Safety Consultant
Consumer Safety Technician (Consumer Safety Tech)
EHS Advisor (Environmental, Health, and Safety Advisor)
EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator)
Environmental Health Technologist
Ergonomics Technician (Ergonomics Tech)
Field Safety Coordinator
Food Safety Coordinator
Health and Safety Coordinator
Health and Safety Technician (Health and Safety Tech)
Industrial Hygiene Consultant
Industrial Hygienist
Life Safety Technician (Life Safety Tech)
Occupational Health and Safety Technician (Occupational Health and Safety Tech)
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
Patient Safety Coordinator
Radiation Monitor
Safety and Environmental Coordinator
Safety and Quality Coordinator
Safety and Training Coordinator
Safety Compliance Coordinator
Safety Coordinator
Safety Equipment Testing Specialist
Safety Instructor
Safety Officer
Safety Specialist
Safety Technician (Safety Tech)
Safety Trainer
Site Safety and Health Officer
Site Safety Coordinator
Workplace Coordinator
Salary Information
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians: $58,440 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare official health documents or records. | General |
| Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Test facilities for environmental hazards. | General |
| Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information. | General |
| Assist others during emergencies. | General |
| Direct fire fighting or prevention activities. | General |
| Conduct health or safety training programs. | General |
| Inspect work environments to ensure safety. | General |
| Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. | General |
| Maintain medical laboratory equipment. | Maintenance |
| Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical facility records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards. | Communication |
| Communicate health and wellness information to the public. | Communication |
| Assess compliance with environmental laws. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Develop emergency procedures. | Development |
| Design public or employee health programs. | Development |
| Direct emergency management activities. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Industrial Scientific iNET | Industrial control software |
| Presentation software | Presentation software |
| QuestSuite Professional | Industrial control software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Statistical analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| TapRooT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Teleconferencing software | Video conferencing software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Brady Lockout Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Remedy Interactive iMitigate | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Ergonomics Professional | Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics | Not Available |
| Associate Human Factors Professional | Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics | Not Available |
| Associate Safety Professional | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Associate Safety and Health Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Hazard Control Manager | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Safety Professional | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Instructional Trainer | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Mine Safety Professional | Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration | Not Available |
| Certified Patient Safety Officer | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Playground Safety Inspector | National Recreation and Park Association | Not Available |
| Certified Safety Director | National Association of Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Safety Executive | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| Certified Safety Professional | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Safety and Health Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Safety and Security Officer | Community Transportation Association of America | Not Available |
| Certified in Public Health | National Board of Public Health Examiners | Not Available |
| Construction Health and Safety Technician | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Health & Safety Officer Certification | Fire Department Safety Officers Association | Not Available |
| Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems I | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems III | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Master Safety Professional | National Association of Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Medical Review Officer Certification | American Association of Medical Review Officers | Not Available |
| Occupational Hearing Conservationist | Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation | Not Available |
| Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Product Safety Certification | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian | National Environmental Health Association | Not Available |
| Registered Safety Director | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| Regulatory Affairs Certification | Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society | Not Available |
| Safety Trained Supervisor | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Special Hazards Suppression Systems | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Special Hazards Suppression Systems III | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Special Hazards Suppression Systems IV | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Officer | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Specialist | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Technician | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Officer | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Specialist | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Technician | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Supervisor | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety Manager (Construction) | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety Specialist | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety Technician | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
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