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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.

The occupation code you requested, 29-9011.00 (Occupational Health and Safety Specialists), is no longer in use. In the future, please use 19-5011.00 (Occupational Health and Safety Specialists) instead.

Sample of reported job titles: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH); Chemical Hygiene Officer; Environmental Health and Safety Officer; Environmental, Health, and Safety Officer (EHS Officer); Industrial Hygienist; Industrial Hygienist Consultant; Safety Consultant; Safety Management Consultant; Safety Officer; Safety Specialist

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Compliance software — ESS Compliance Suite; Mannus Compliance: EHS; Primatech AUDITWorks
Data base user interface and query software — EcoLogic ADAM Indoor Air Quality and Analytical Data Management; Medgate Enterprise EHS; Microsoft Access ; Safety Software OSHALOG 300 (see all 9 examples)
Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — SAP
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Operating system software — Microsoft Windows
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software — Microsoft Project ; Microsoft SharePoint
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Web platform development software — Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Air pollutant samplers — Gravimetric dust samplers; Particle sensors
Air samplers or collectors — Aerosol monitoring instruments; Air sampling impingers; Cascade impactors; Dry gas meters (see all 5 examples)
Air sampling pumps — High-volume air sampling pumps; Low-volume air sampling pumps
Air velocity and temperature monitors — Air flow monitors
Anemometers
Audiometers or accessories — Audiometers
Barometers
Chemical absorption gas analyzers — Chemical detection tubes
Chromatographic detectors — Ultraviolet UV digital meters
Colorimeters
Compressed air gun — Compressed air guns
Decontamination shower — Emergency shower stations
Desktop computers
Dissolved oxygen meters — Dissolved oxygen monitors
Dosimeters — Radiation monitoring instruments
Ear muffs — Protective ear muffs
Eyewashers or eye wash stations — Emergency eye wash stations
Fire extinguishers
Flame ionization analyzers — Flame ionization detectors FID
Flowmeters — Wet test meters
Gamma counters — Gamma radiation survey meters
Gas chromatographs — Gas chromatographs GC
Gas detector tubes — Benzene detector tubes; Charcoal absorption tubes; Sorbent tubes
Gas detectors — Combustible gas meters; Gas leak testing equipment
Geiger counters — Geiger-Muller counters
Goggles — Safety goggles
Handheld thermometer — Handheld thermometers
Hazardous material protective apparel — Personal protective suits
Laboratory balances
Laboratory flasks — Volumetric flasks
Leak testing equipment — Smoke generating tubes
Liquid leak detectors — Liquid leak testing equipment; Refrigerant leak detectors
Luxmeters
Manometers
Medical tape measures — Medical measuring tapes
Moisture meters — Humidity measurement equipment
Multi gas monitors — Multi-gas detectors
Notebook computers
Pasteur or transfer pipettes — Laboratory transfer pipettes
Peristaltic pumps
Personal computers
pH meters — pH monitors
Photometers
Pressure indicators — Pressure meters
Psychrometers
Respiration air supplying self contained breathing apparatus or accessories — Self-contained breathing apparatus
Respirators
Rotameters
Safety shoes
Sample holders — Sample vials
Sampling syringes — Microliter syringes
Single gas monitors — Chlorine monitors
Soil testing kits
Spectrofluorimeters or fluorimeters — X ray fluorescence XRF lead testing analyzers
Spirometers or its accessories or its supplies — Spirometers
Toxicology test kits or supplies — Mold sampling equipment
Turbidimeters — Turbidity monitors
Vibration testers — Vibration measurement equipment

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
80		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
80		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
75		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
75		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
73		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
72		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
71		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
68		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
67		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
64		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
59		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
58		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
58		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
55		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
54		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
51		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
50		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
45		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
44		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
42		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
42		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
35		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
32		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
29		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
27		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
27		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
27		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
25		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
22		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
18		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
15		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
13		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
6		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
75		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
72		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
72		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
72		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
69		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
69		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
69		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
66		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
66		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
63		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
60		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
60		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
60		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
56		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
56		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
56		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
53		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
50		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
50		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
50		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
50		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
47		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
41		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
28		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
28		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
22		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
22		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
19		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
19		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
16		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
3		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
3		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
75		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
75		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
72		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
69		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
69		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
69		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
66		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
60		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
56		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
56		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
53		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
53		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
53		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
50		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
47		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
47		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
44		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
41		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
41		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
38		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
31		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
28		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
25		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
25		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
25		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
25		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
25		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
19		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
19		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
19		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
19		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
16		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
16		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
16		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
13		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
13		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
10		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
10		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
10		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
10		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
10		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
10		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
3		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
89		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
88		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
86		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
86		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
85		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
83		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
83		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
82		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
82		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
81		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
81		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
80		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
77		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
76		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
76		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
74		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
74		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
71		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
69		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
69		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
65		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
63		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
62		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
61		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
60		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
60		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
59		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
58		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
57		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
55		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
51		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
49		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
42		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
42		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
42		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
40		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
39		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
39		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
32		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
29		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
26		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
Inspect work environments to ensure safety.
Design public or employee health programs.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Consult with others regarding safe or healthy equipment or facilities.
Conduct health or safety training programs.
Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
Investigate safety of work environment.
Test facilities for environmental hazards.
Develop emergency procedures.
Prepare healthcare training materials.
Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes.
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?

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95	Every day

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?


86	Very high responsibility
14	High responsibility

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?


82	Every day
18	Once a week or more but not every day

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?


82	Every day
14	Once a week or more but not every day

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?


57	Extremely important
33	Very important

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?


41	Very important results
55	Important results

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?


36	A lot of freedom
55	Some freedom

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?


45	Every day
41	Once a week or more but not every day

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?


32	Every day
59	Once a week or more but not every day

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?


55	Constant contact with others
18	Contact with others most of the time
18	Contact with others about half the time

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?


41	Extremely important
41	Very important
14	Important

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?


29	A lot of freedom
57	Some freedom
14	Limited freedom

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.


55	More than 40 hours
45	40 hours

Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?


27	Every day
41	Once a week or more but not every day
27	Once a month or more but not every week

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?


18	Every day
45	Once a week or more but not every day
32	Once a month or more but not every week

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?


14	Extremely important
50	Very important
32	Important

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?


14	Every day
50	Once a week or more but not every day
32	Once a month or more but not every week

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?


23	Extremely important
41	Very important
18	Important
18	Fairly important

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?


36	Extremely serious
32	Very serious
14	Fairly serious
14	Not serious at all

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?


14	Very close (near touching)
45	Moderately close (at arm's length)
27	Slightly close (e.g., shared office)
14	I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?


45	Once a week or more but not every day
36	Once a month or more but not every week

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?


32	Once a week or more but not every day
55	Once a month or more but not every week

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?


14	Very high responsibility
27	High responsibility
41	Moderate responsibility
18	Limited responsibility

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?


45	Once a week or more but not every day
23	Once a month or more but not every week
14	Never

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?


41	Once a week or more but not every day
36	Once a month or more but not every week
14	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?


14	More than half the time
68	About half the time

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?


27	Once a week or more but not every day
50	Once a month or more but not every week
14	Once a year or more but not every month

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?


14	Highly competitive
77	Moderately competitive

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?


15	Once a week or more but not every day
60	Once a month or more but not every week
25	Once a year or more but not every month

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?


27	Once a week or more but not every day
27	Once a month or more but not every week
36	Once a year or more but not every month

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


41	Once a month or more but not every week
41	Once a year or more but not every month

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?


24	Once a week or more but not every day
33	Once a month or more but not every week
43	Once a year or more but not every month

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?


14	Once a week or more but not every day
55	Once a month or more but not every week
27	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?


57	About half the time
38	Less than half the time

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?


18	Once a week or more but not every day
32	Once a month or more but not every week
45	Once a year or more but not every month

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?


41	Once a month or more but not every week
50	Once a year or more but not every month

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?


50	Once a month or more but not every week
27	Once a year or more but not every month
14	Never

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?


14	Once a week or more but not every day
23	Once a month or more but not every week
59	Once a year or more but not every month

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?


24	Important
38	Fairly important
24	Not important at all

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?


23	About half the time
59	Less than half the time

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?


18	Once a month or more but not every week
64	Once a year or more but not every month

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?


27	Once a month or more but not every week
55	Once a year or more but not every month
14	Never

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?


14	About half the time
86	Less than half the time

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?


50	Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)
50	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?


14	Once a month or more but not every week
55	Once a year or more but not every month
27	Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?


86	Less than half the time

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?


59	Once a year or more but not every month
27	Never

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?


91	Less than half the time

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)


14	Very important
14	Important
18	Fairly important
55	Not important at all

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?


14	Moderately automated
55	Slightly automated
32	Not at all automated

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?


73	Less than half the time
23	Never

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?


64	Once a year or more but not every month
32	Never

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?


64	Less than half the time
32	Never

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?


32	Once a year or more but not every month
59	Never

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?


41	Once a year or more but not every month
59	Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?


41	Once a year or more but not every month
59	Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?


41	Less than half the time
59	Never

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Related Experience	A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range	(7.0 to < 8.0)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
73	Bachelor's degree
18	Master's degree
5	Post-secondary certificate

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
95		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
72		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
50		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
50		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
28		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
6		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
94		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
90		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
88		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
88		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
84		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
84		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
84		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
82		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
82		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
81		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
80		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
73		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
73		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
67		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
66		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
63		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
78		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
70		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
67		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
67		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
61		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
61		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

11-9021.00	Construction Managers
11-9161.00	Emergency Management Directors
13-1041.01	Environmental Compliance Inspectors
17-2081.00	Environmental Engineers
17-2111.00	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
17-2112.02	Validation Engineers
19-1031.00	Conservation Scientists
19-5012.00	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Bright Outlook
25-2032.00	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2019)	$35.63 hourly, $74,100 annual
State wages
Local wages	ZIP Code:

Employment (2019)	100,500 employees
Projected growth (2019-2029)	Average (3% to 4%)
Projected job openings (2019-2029)	5,500
State trends

Top industries (2019)	Government (22% employed in this sector) Manufacturing (17%) Construction (11%) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2019-2029 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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