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.

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About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $49,560.00
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) 698
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) 7.48 %

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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
Creativity
Following Directions
Technology and Tool Usage
Planning
Professionalism

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Analyzing Data or Information

Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Perform Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) related research
Analyze chemical or biological data
Analyze chemical compounds or substances
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Analyze biological material samples
Perform biological testing
Monitor chemical action of substances
Analyze the chemical structures, properties, and reactions of organic or carbon compounds
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Examine biological specimens
Perform environmental assessment
Perform environmental research
Analyze environmental data
Analyze cellular, molecular, or biological compounds
Analyze ecosystem data
Analyze blood samples
Analyze biological samples
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Analyze geological samples
Analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
Evaluate worker exposure to hazardous or dangerous conditions
Provide scientific or technical research assistance
Isolate microorganisms
Evaluate impact of regulations or laws
Interpret research data
Conduct ecological research in natural or industrial environments
Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies
Determine regulatory limitations on project
Analyze medical or health data
Interpret laws or legislation
Evaluate project status, progress, outputs, or results
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Analyze forest conditions
Analyze soil to determine fertilizer requirements
Evaluate product design
Determine geographic coordinates
Identify environmental concerns
Analyze operational or management reports to inform business decisions
Calculate medical diagnostic test results
Interpret medical laboratory test results
Determine nutritional needs or diet restrictions

Getting Information

Collect statistical data
Collect scientific or technical data
Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Determine effects of pollution
Conduct biological research
Conduct biological laboratory research or experiments
Conduct climatological research
Research impact of environmental conservation initiatives
Conduct biological field research
Research medical or health improvement issues
Review engineering data or reports
Conduct vivisection for scientific research
Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms
Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures
Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities
Perform chemical or chemistry research
Collect engineering data
Research product safety
Develop biological research methods
Conduct genetic research
Study structure or properties of submicroscopic matter
Analyze adaptability of species to new environmental conditions
Conduct atmospheric research
Review Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) related codes and specifications
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information
Study development of microscopic organisms
Study animal development
Conduct interviews to gather scientific or research-based information
Review maps to determine location or routes
Conduct medical laboratory tests
Interpret information from diagrams, blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
Research industrial processes or operations
Conduct physics research
Research life and physical science topics using library or internet
Survey land or properties
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities
Conduct environmental field research
Study plant development
Conduct physics related field research
Research methods to improve food products

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Manage safety programs
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials
Take responsibility for safety of group
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities or drills
Supervise technical personnel
Supervise scientific or research-based personnel
Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes
Direct scientific research or investigative studies
Direct natural resources management or conservation programs
Direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
Manage organizational or program policies
Manage use and upkeep of laboratory environment or facility
Direct firefighting, prevention, or suppression activities
Direct environmental sustainability or development activities
Supervise public, community, or governmental services personnel
Supervise engineering personnel
Manage use and upkeep of organizational facilities
Manage scientific activities and operations associated with atmospheric, environmental, or geological conditions
Manage financial activities of the organization
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
Manage industrial projects
Manage scientific or technical project resources
Manage interdepartmental programs or initiatives
Manage individual and organizational contracts
Manage industrial production activities or processes
Manage building maintenance projects

Thinking Creatively

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

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory or hazard compliance concerns
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
Inspect waste disposal or treatment facilities for regulatory compliance
Test materials to verify safety standards
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Test radiation levels of surrounding area
Monitor administrative compliance with regulations or standards
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet engineering specifications or standards
Inspect facilities to determine repair or replacement needs
Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement
Inspect sewer, drain, or water main pipe joints to detect leaks or verify alignment or fit
Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning
Test manufactured products
Compute product or materials test results
Test quality of materials or finished products
Perform quality assurance testing

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
Employ statistical process control procedures
Perform chemical processing emergency procedures
Follow safety procedures and regulations in scientific or laboratory environments involving biological studies
Implement health or sanitation standards
Implement air quality control measures
Follow safety procedures and regulations in chemical laboratory environments
Conduct evacuation procedures
Follow safety procedures and regulations associated with hazardous conditions
Follow safety procedures and regulations in scientific or laboratory environments involving physics or physical science
Employ radiation safety procedures
Handle infectious materials safely according to procedures
Control animal and plant diseases through sanitation, cleanliness, and management procedures
Implement company or staff policies
Discharge workers using employee dismissal guidelines
Employ aviation emergency procedures
Implement organizational process or policy changes
Approve expenditures


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