OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (29-9011.00) At-a-Glance Statistics _ Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH); Chemical Hygiene Officer; Environmental Sample Health and Safety Officer; Environmental, Health, and Safety Officer (EHS Job Titles Officer); Industrial Hygienist; Industrial Hygienist Consultant; Safety Consultant; Safety Management Consultant; Safety Officer; Safety Specialist Key Tasks • Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials • 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 • Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment • Develop or maintain hygiene programs • Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals • Conduct safety training or education programs • Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other toxic materials for analysis • Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance • Analyze incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, or accidents • Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations • Collect samples of hazardous materials or arrange for sample collection • Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures • Maintain inventories of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly • Develop or maintain medical monitoring programs for employees All data sourced fromO*NET OnLine (2018) https./Avww .onetonline.org/. ------- Education and Training Top Industries Bachelor's Degree 73% Master's Degree 18% Postsecondary Certificate 5% Median Wages Hourly $35.11 EH Annually $73,020 Government Manufacturing Employment Projection 98,000 positions 4,300 job openings Top Ten States for Occupational Percentage Growth UT ND CO WY TX AZ TN FL IA WA ------- |