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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Life, Physical & Social Science · SOC 19-5012
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$61,560
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
—
Proj. Annual Openings
30,590
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure7.9%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Speaking
4.Critical Thinking
5.Writing
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Advisory Industrial Hygienist, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Construction Safety Consultant, EHS Advisor (Environmental, Health, and Safety Advisor), Health and Safety Technician (Health and Safety Tech), Industrial Hygiene Consultant
Representative Tasks
- •Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
- •Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- •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.
- •Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- •Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inspect work environments to ensure safety.
- •Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
- •Test facilities for environmental hazards.
- •Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
- •Prepare official health documents or records.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotMicrosoft Access · hotBrady Lockout ProDatabase softwareEmail softwareIndustrial Scientific iNETQuestSuite ProfessionalRemedy Interactive iMitigateStatistical analysis software
Related Occupations
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
0
Occupations Shown
0.0%
Avg AI Exposure
0
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| Outlook | Average | 0% Bright |
| Median Salary | $61,560 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |