JobSOC 19-5011

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

6 programs

Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician15.0701
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician15.0703
Environmental Toxicology26.1006
Environmental Health51.2202
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene51.2206
Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality51.2213

02.

Draws on

English Language4.0 of 5
Chemistry3.9 of 5
Education and Training3.8 of 5
Mathematics3.8 of 5
Customer and Personal Service3.7 of 5
Engineering and Technology3.6 of 5
Biology3.6 of 5
Law and Government3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.