Occupational Health & Safety Technicians

Also Called: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Construction Safety Consultant, Industrial Hygienist

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$40,030

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Occupational Health & Safety Technicians do

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.

  • Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
  • Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
  • Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
Industry Areas:

Health Care

Training Program Areas:

Clinical Medical Assistant • OCT-Only Health Care

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  • Telephone
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Air samplers or collectors
  • Flowmeters
  • Respirators
  • Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter
  • Portable data input terminals

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Database software
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Business
customer service
administrative services
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • 60% Bachelor's degree
  • 15% Associate's degree
  • 15% Master's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Forest Fire Inspectors & Prevention Specialists

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Construction & Building Inspectors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Occupational Health & Safety Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Epidemiologists

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

  • Aiken Technical College

    Graniteville, SC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Concern for Others
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Occupational Health & Safety Technicians across the country typically make.

$19.25 / hour
$40,030 /year

Entry Level

$27.85 / hour
$57,920 /year

Median Level

$46.81 / hour
$97,360 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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