Occupational Health and Safety Specialists:

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.

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Indiana Average Salary $66,400.00
Average Time to Fill 0 days
Typical Education Bachelor's degree
Typical Experience Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) 2,055
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) 9.17 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Attention to Detail
Decision-making
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Integrity
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Professionalism
Following Directions
Creativity
Planning

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Analyzing Data or Information

Perform environmental assessment
Perform Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) related research
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Analyze environmental data
Analyze ecosystem data
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Evaluate worker exposure to hazardous or dangerous conditions
Evaluate impact of regulations or laws
Examine biological specimens
Perform environmental research
Determine regulatory limitations on project
Analyze medical or health data
Analyze chemical or biological data
Analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
Interpret laws or legislation
Analyze biological material samples
Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies
Analyze geological samples
Perform medical research
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Provide scientific or technical research assistance
Perform biological testing
Analyze engineering design problems
Monitor chemical action of substances
Analyze blood samples
Analyze biological samples
Perform engineering research
Conduct ecological research in natural or industrial environments
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze the chemical structures, properties, and reactions of organic or carbon compounds
Analyze physical or environmental survey data
Analyze chemical compounds or substances
Take vital signs
Examine patients
Conduct patient assessments
Interpret medical laboratory test results
Evaluate product design
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals
Analyze patient activity to determine progress
Analyze engineering data
Conduct physical examinations
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment
Interpret aerial photographs
Isolate microorganisms
Analyze cellular, molecular, or biological compounds
Calculate medical diagnostic test results
Interpret research data
Analyze forest conditions
Analyze soil to determine fertilizer requirements
Determine energy consumption of systems, structures, appliances, or devices
Examine animals to detect illness, disease, or injury
Examine test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
Determine legal liability of organization or client

Getting Information

Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Determine effects of pollution
Review engineering data or reports
Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities
Review Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) related codes and specifications
Collect statistical data
Research medical or health improvement issues
Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities
Interpret information from diagrams, blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information
Research impact of environmental conservation initiatives
Read operating, service, or repair manuals
Conduct climatological research
Review maps to determine location or routes
Research engineering designs or applications
Survey land or properties
Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures
Collect engineering data
Research product safety
Conduct atmospheric research
Conduct interviews to gather scientific or research-based information
Conduct environmental field research
Review transportation related codes and specifications
Conduct survey research of specified populations and demographics
Collect scientific or technical data
Conduct biological laboratory research or experiments
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
Conduct biological research
Review construction blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
Gather information from doctor's prescription
Conduct clinical investigations
Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants
Review switching or train orders
Review transportation, shipping, or material moving work orders
Collect clinical research data
Analyze adaptability of species to new environmental conditions
Review laws for understanding and application
Conduct biological field research
Collect personal information
Conduct medical laboratory tests
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, therapy needs, or progress
Identify laws or court decisions relevant to pending cases
Conduct interviews to gather information about business operations
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
Collect evidence for legal proceedings
Analyze data to discover facts in case
Analyze evidence or facts
Conduct vivisection for scientific research

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory or hazard compliance concerns
Inspect waste disposal or treatment facilities for regulatory compliance
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Test ambient levels of air quality, noise, or temperature
Inspect facilities or work sites for environmental or safety hazards
Inspect facilities or equipment for fire code compliance
Test materials to verify safety standards
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet engineering specifications or standards
Test radiation levels of surrounding area
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with transportation related standards
Perform medical or therapy related safety inspection
Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems
Perform transportation or shipping related safety inspection
Perform quality assurance testing
Inspect property for condition, damage, or deterioration
Test manufactured products
Compute product or materials test results
Inspect sewer, drain, or water main pipe joints to detect leaks or verify alignment or fit
Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning
Inspect facilities to determine repair or replacement needs
Perform inspection of tools or equipment prior to use
Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement
Inspect engineering equipment or systems
Test engineering project equipment
Evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
Inspect transportation or shipping related machinery or equipment
Inspect objects using x-ray or magnetic methods
Inspect growing environment

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Implement pollution control techniques
Follow safety procedures and regulations in industrial, production, or manufacturing environments
Implement sanitation practices in health care settings
Determine methods to minimize environmental impact of activities
Implement health or sanitation standards
Implement air quality control measures
Employ statistical process control procedures
Perform chemical processing emergency procedures
Follow safety procedures and regulations in medical or medical support environments
Employ radiation safety procedures
Control animal and plant diseases through sanitation, cleanliness, and management procedures
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation
Employ aircraft safety regulations
Follow transportation, shipping, or material moving safety procedures and regulations
Handle infectious materials safely according to procedures
Determine negligence or violation of laws or regulations
Solve engineering problems
Edit documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
Approve/Disallow governmental applications or licenses

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor transportation operations to ensure compliance with regulations or standards
Assess compliance with environmental laws
Maintain safe work environment
Ensure compliance with polices or regulations
Analyze environmental regulations to ensure organizational compliance
Measure environmental characteristics
Monitor timing or metering devices to regulate environmental conditions
Monitor regulatory compliance
Monitor soil conditions
Monitor loading processes to ensure procedural compliance
Detect infractions of rules
Store medical laboratory specimens
Maintain physical security of sensitive or classified data
Maintain safe environment for children
Inspect condition of natural environments
Monitor atmospheric or meteorological conditions
Monitor organizational processes
Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards
Monitor soil response to management practices
Monitor transportation or shipping related equipment operation to detect problems
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Monitor activities or conditions affecting environmental quality
Observe weather conditions
Monitor patient condition and health
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials
Take responsibility for safety of group
Manage safety programs
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities or drills
Supervise technical personnel
Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes
Direct environmental sustainability or development activities
Supervise scientific or research-based personnel
Supervise engineering personnel
Direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
Manage industrial projects
Direct natural resources management or conservation programs
Supervise medical support personnel
Lead engineering teams
Manage waste removal and recycling programs
Direct scientific research or investigative studies
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
Manage scientific activities and operations associated with atmospheric, environmental, or geological conditions
Direct treatment programs
Coordinate regulatory documentation activities
Oversee marine cargo handling
Manage use and upkeep of laboratory environment or facility
Supervise patient care personnel
Supervise transportation, shipping, or material moving personnel
Provide direction to medical science or healthcare programs
Coordinate logistics for business operations
Direct engineering research or investigative studies
Direct healthcare delivery programs
Manage organizational or program policies
Manage use and upkeep of organizational facilities

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Recommend measures to physically protect employees
Recommend action to ensure legal or regulatory compliance
Advise others regarding environmental practices, standards, or concerns
Advise industrial or manufacturing personnel
Advise scientific or research personnel
Advise others on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) related matters
Recommend improvements to work methods, procedures, or products
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance
Advise others on matters of public policy
Advise others on scientific or research-based issues
Advise authorities or others on the management of emergency situations, radiation incidents, or hazardous conditions
Advise clients on technique, form, body position, range of motion, and timing
Advise planning officials concerning regional or urban projects
Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns
Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues
Advise persons on rural or urban land use
Advise others about land management or conservation
Advise medical personnel or colleagues on health or disease related issues
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers

Thinking Creatively

Develop safety procedures and regulations
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Develop plans to manage natural resources
Develop renewable resource management plans
Develop sustainable environmental protection practices or methods
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Develop complex computer databases
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Develop medical policies, procedures, or standards
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop basic data repositories or databases
Determine operational criteria or specifications
Develop informational maps or charts
Improve engineering related test devices or techniques
Develop new products based on scientific research
Design employee health programs
Develop technical or scientific databases
Identify sustainable business practices
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws in environmental science
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws in biology
Develop mathematical concepts, models, or simulations
Write public sector or institutional research and grant proposals


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