O*NET-SOC 19-5012.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.8808/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.8808/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2024
Writing2.A.1.c3.7508/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.2508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.8808/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2024
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8808/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.Core2108/2024
Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.Core2108/2024
Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.Core2108/2024
Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.Core2108/2024
Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.Core2108/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.3711/2023
Conventional5.2911/2023
Investigative4.9211/2023
Social3.0111/2023
Enterprising2.7411/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.