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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.

$57,920
Median Pay
1-3 years
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Score 4/6: growing job demand means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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+9% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 17/25

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

  • 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.
  • Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.
  • Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.
  • Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
  • Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
  • 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.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Bachelor's degree

Time to Job Ready

1-3 years

Based on Job Zone 3. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Safety data management softwareMicrosoft OfficeIndustrial hygiene monitoring toolsDatabase systemsCompliance software

Key Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionNear VisionSpeech ClarityInformation Ordering

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Compensation Details

$40,030
10th Percentile
$57,920
Median
$97,360
90th Percentile

Based on 27,270 employed workers

Also Known As

Advisory Industrial HygienistCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)Construction Safety ConsultantConsumer Safety Technician (Consumer Safety Tech)EHS Advisor (Environmental, Health, and Safety Advisor)EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator)Environmental Health TechnologistErgonomics Technician (Ergonomics Tech)Field Safety Coordinator

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 19-5012.00