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Job Description: 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.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, and Written Expression. Occupational Health and Safety Technicians are typically characterized as being Conventional and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, Customer and Personal Service, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Training and Teaching Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Getting Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Coaching and Developing Others
Processing Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Thinking Creatively
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Selling or Influencing Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Scheduling Work and Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing and Building Teams
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interacting With Computers
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Written Comprehension
Inductive Reasoning
Near Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Far Vision
Fluency of Ideas
Selective Attention
Originality
Speech Recognition
Perceptual Speed
Number Facility
Time Sharing
Finger Dexterity
Mathematical Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Control Precision
Auditory Attention
Visual Color Discrimination
Hearing Sensitivity
Speed of Closure
Depth Perception
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Memorization
Visualization
Trunk Strength
Extent Flexibility
Reaction Time
Manual Dexterity
Sound Localization
Gross Body Equilibrium
Glare Sensitivity
Gross Body Coordination
Spatial Orientation
Night Vision
Response Orientation
Dynamic Strength
Speed of Limb Movement
Stamina
Static Strength
Rate Control
Peripheral Vision
Interests
Conventional
Realistic
Investigative
Social
Enterprising
Artistic
Knowledge
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Building and Construction
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
English Language
Chemistry
Clerical
Mechanical
Psychology
Law and Government
Physics
Computers and Electronics
Design
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
Biology
Production and Processing
Sales and Marketing
Communications and Media
Transportation
Medicine and Dentistry
Sociology and Anthropology
Therapy and Counseling
Geography
Economics and Accounting
Telecommunications
Foreign Language
Philosophy and Theology
Food Production
History and Archeology
Wages
Alaska
$82,040
Nevada
$57,060
Washington
$56,690
Connecticut
$54,440
New Mexico
$54,010
Arizona
$53,460
Colorado
$53,410
Rhode Island
$52,820
Alabama
$52,200
Massachusetts
$51,930
New Jersey
$50,220
California
$50,190
New York
$50,190
Wyoming
$49,860
Tennessee
$49,290
Missouri
$48,000
Utah
$46,320
New Hampshire
$46,100
South Carolina
$45,860
Maryland
$45,150
Louisiana
$44,570
Texas
$44,500
Ohio
$44,350
Michigan
$44,110
Wisconsin
$43,430
Pennsylvania
$43,400
Kansas
$42,530
Oregon
$42,260
Illinois
$42,150
North Carolina
$41,740
Oklahoma
$40,250
Minnesota
$40,020
Georgia
$39,580
Florida
$39,560
Arkansas
$39,210
Iowa
$39,150
Virginia
$38,440
Nebraska
$38,310
Mississippi
$37,460
West Virginia
$37,130
Maine
$36,610
Kentucky
$34,060
Idaho
$33,890
Indiana
$30,130
District of Columbia
$27,590
Puerto Rico
$23,130
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Monitoring
Writing
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Learning Strategies
Time Management
Instructing
Service Orientation
Systems Evaluation
Operation Monitoring
Systems Analysis
Science
Persuasion
Operation and Control
Negotiation
Management of Personnel Resources
Operations Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Mathematics
Management of Material Resources
Troubleshooting
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Technology Design
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Achievement
Independence
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Integrity
Concern for Others
Initiative
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Independence
Innovation
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Contact With Others
Freedom to Make Decisions
Letters and Memos
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Work With Work Group or Team
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Physical Proximity
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Level of Competition
Consequence of Error
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Duration of Typical Work Week
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master