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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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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This source lists 26 tasks, including 19 marked Core and 7 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2024.

26 tasks shown

Core · Task 20249 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.

Core · Task 11083 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.

Core · Task 19818 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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.

Core · Task 11087 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.

Core · Task 11082 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.

Core · Task 20253 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.

Core · Task 20252 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.

Core · Task 20248 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.

Core · Task 20250 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.

Core · Task 11088 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.

Core · Task 11085 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.

Core · Task 20251 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.

Core · Task 11098 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Plan emergency response drills.

Core · Task 11091 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.

Core · Task 11096 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Review records or reports concerning laboratory results, staffing, floor plans, fire inspections, or sanitation to gather information for the development or enforcement of safety activities.

Core · Task 11093 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Educate the public about health issues or enforce health legislation to prevent disease, to promote health, or to help people understand health protection procedures and regulations.

Core · Task 11097 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.

Core · Task 19813 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.

Core · Task 11099 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.

Supplemental · Task 11100 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.

Supplemental · Task 19817 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.

Supplemental · Task 11101 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.

Supplemental · Task 19814 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.

Supplemental · Task 11095 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.

Supplemental · Task 19816 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites.

Supplemental · Task 19815 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers.

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