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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.

$81,140
Median Pay
4-6 years
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+13% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 16/25

Total Score4/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
  • Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
  • Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
  • Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
  • Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  • Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
  • Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
  • Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
  • Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
  • Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Bachelor's degree

Time to Job Ready

4-6 years

Based on Job Zone 4. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Safety management softwareMicrosoft OfficeDatabase systemsIndustrial hygiene softwareStatistical softwareCompliance tracking tools

Key Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionFlexibility of ClosureInformation Ordering

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Compensation Details

$49,550
10th Percentile
$81,140
Median
$128,040
90th Percentile

Based on 122,300 employed workers

Also Known As

Analysis Safety InspectorCause AnalystCertified Indoor EnvironmentalistCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)Chemical Hygiene OfficerConstruction Safety ManagerConsumer Safety InspectorDining Service InspectorEHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer)EHS Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety Specialist)

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 19-5011.00