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.
71 alternate job titles:
Analysis Safety Inspector
Cause Analyst
Certified Indoor Environmentalist
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Construction Safety Manager
Consumer Safety Inspector
Dining Service Inspector
EHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer)
EHS Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety Specialist)
Environmental Health Inspector
Environmental Health Sanitarian
Environmental Health Technologist
Environmental Protection Inspector
Environmental Protection Officer
Field Health Officer
Food and Drug Inspector
Food Inspector
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist
Health and Safety Analyst
Health and Safety Inspector
Health Care Facilities Inspector
Health Inspector
Health Sanitarian
Health Specialist
Industrial Hygiene Consultant
Industrial Hygienist
Industrial Hygienist Consultant
Industrial Safety and Health Specialist
Industrial Waste Inspector
Mine Safety and Health Inspector
Mortician Investigator
Occupational Safety and Health Inspector
OHS Consultant (Occupational Health and Safety Consultant)
OHS Specialist (Occupational Health and Safety Specialist)
OSHA Inspector (Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspector)
Public Health Inspector
Public Health Service Officer
Quarantine Inspector
Rabies Inspector
Radiation Protection Specialist
Radiological Health Specialist
Regional Safety Manager
Research Safety Inspector
Restaurant Inspector
Risk Analyst
Risk Control Consultant
Safety Administrator
Safety Advisor
Safety and Compliance Manager
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
Safety Consultant
Safety Inspector
Safety Instructor
Safety Investigator
Safety Officer
Safety Person
Safety Specialist
Safety Trainer
Sanitarian
Sanitarian Inspector
Sanitary Inspector
Sanitation Inspector
Sanitation Officer
Sanitation Specialist
Site Safety and Health Officer
Site Safety Manager
Tick Inspector
Venereal Disease Investigator
Water Inspector
Work Environment Safety Inspector
Salary Information
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: $83,910 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Maintain safety. | Maintenance |
| Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. | General |
| Investigate accidents to determine causes. | General |
| Inspect work environments to ensure safety. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Consult with others regarding safety or health equipment or facilities. | General |
| Conduct health or safety training programs. | General |
| Prepare healthcare training materials. | General |
| Collect samples for analysis or testing. | General |
| Collect samples of raw materials or finished products. | General |
| Test facilities for environmental hazards. | General |
| Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal. | General |
| Package products for storage or shipment. | General |
| Package materials for transport. | General |
| Investigate safety of work environment. | General |
| Write reports or evaluations. | General |
| Write operational reports. | General |
| Design public or employee health programs. | Development |
| Develop emergency procedures. | Development |
| Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems. | Analysis |
| Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables. | Analysis |
| Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| ESS Compliance Suite | Compliance software |
| Mannus Compliance: EHS | Compliance software |
| Primatech AUDITWorks | Compliance software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Curtis Management Resources Training Management System | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| EcoLogic ADAM Indoor Air Quality and Analytical Data Management | Data base user interface and query software |
| ImageWave MSDSFinder | Data base user interface and query software |
| Medgate Enterprise EHS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Quality Systems Incorporated Safety Tagging System | Data base user interface and query software |
| RAE Systems HazRAE | Data base user interface and query software |
| Safety Software OSHALOG 300 | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Ergonomics Professional | Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics | Not Available |
| Associate Human Factors Professional | Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics | Not Available |
| Associate Safety Professional | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Associate Safety and Health Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer | International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety | Not Available |
| Certified Dangerous Goods Professional | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional | National Fire Protection Association | Not Available |
| Certified Foodborne Outbreak Investigator | National Environmental Health Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hazard Control Manager | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Hazard Control Manager - Security | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Hazardous Materials Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Health Physicist | American Academy of Health Physics | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Fire Safety Professional | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Safety Professional | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Security Officer | International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety | Not Available |
| Certified Human Factors Professional | Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics | Not Available |
| Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| Certified Instructional Trainer | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Laser Safety Officer | Board of Laser Safety | Not Available |
| Certified Laser Safety Officer (Medical) | National Council on Laser Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Mine Safety Professional | Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration | Not Available |
| Certified Patient Safety Officer | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Playground Safety Inspector | National Recreation and Park Association | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Ergonomist | Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Product Steward | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| Certified Refrigeration Compliance Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Safety Director | National Association of Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Safety Professional | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Safety and Health Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Safety and Security Officer | Community Transportation Association of America | Not Available |
| Certified in Food Safety Supplier Audits | National Environmental Health Association | Not Available |
| Certified in Public Health | National Board of Public Health Examiners | Not Available |
| Construction Health and Safety Technician | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Graduate Safety Practitioner | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Health & Safety Officer Certification | Fire Department Safety Officers Association | Not Available |
| Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems I | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems III | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Master Safety Professional | National Association of Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Medical Review Officer Certification | American Association of Medical Review Officers | Not Available |
| Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Food Safety Auditor | National Environmental Health Association | Not Available |
| Registered Industrial Hygiene Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Safety Director | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| Regulatory Affairs Certification | Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society | Not Available |
| Special Hazards Suppression Systems | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Special Hazards Suppression Systems III | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Special Hazards Suppression Systems IV | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Officer | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Specialist | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Officer | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Specialist | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Technician | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Supervisor | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety & Security Director | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety Manager | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety Manager (Construction) | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety Specialist | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety Technician | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
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