JobSOC 19-5012

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

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.

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

01.

Studied through

6 programs

Process Safety Technology/Technician15.0705
Environmental Toxicology26.1006
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician51.0916
Environmental Health51.2202
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene51.2206
Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality51.2213

02.

Draws on

Education and Training4.1 of 5
English Language4.1 of 5
Public Safety and Security3.8 of 5
Law and Government3.7 of 5
Engineering and Technology3.7 of 5
Mathematics3.7 of 5
Administration and Management3.6 of 5

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