O*NET-SOC 19-5011.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.Core11063
Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.Core11066
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.Core11062
Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.Core11064
Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.Core11067
Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.Core11071
Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.Core11068
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.Core11065
Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.Core11069
Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.Core11072
Write reports.Core23989
Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.Core11076
Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and develop materials for these presentations.Core11070
Analyze incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, accidents, or other hazards.Core21142
Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures.Core11074
Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.Core11073
Conduct audits at hazardous waste sites or industrial sites or participate in hazardous waste site investigations.Core11077
Develop or maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.Core11075
Maintain inventories of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly.Supplemental11079
Collect samples of hazardous materials or arrange for sample collection.Core11078
Prepare hazardous, radioactive, or mixed waste samples for transportation or storage by treating, compacting, packaging, and labeling them.Supplemental11080
Perform laboratory analyses or physical inspections of samples to detect disease or to assess purity or cleanliness.Supplemental11081

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 23 examples in 13 categories, 11 Hot Technology

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Data base user interface and query software

Curtis Management Resources Training Management System
Database software
EcoLogic ADAM Indoor Air Quality and Analytical Data Management
ImageWave MSDSFinder
Medgate Enterprise EHS
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Quality Systems Incorporated Safety Tagging System
RAE Systems HazRAE
Safety Software OSHALOG 300

Compliance software

ESS Compliance Suite
Mannus Compliance: EHS
Primatech AUDITWorks

Web platform development software

Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Document management software

Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Operating system software

Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Investigate accidents to determine causes.
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Investigate safety of work environment.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect work environments to ensure safety.
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Test facilities for environmental hazards.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
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Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
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Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
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Thinking Creatively

Design public or employee health programs.
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Develop emergency procedures.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Maintain safety.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Package products for storage or shipment.
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Package materials for transport.
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Collect samples for analysis or testing.
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Collect samples of raw materials or finished products.
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Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Write reports or evaluations.
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Prepare healthcare training materials.
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Write operational reports.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Consult with others regarding safety or health equipment or facilities.
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Training and Teaching Others

Conduct health or safety training programs.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 24

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.