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19-5011.00 — Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

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	Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
	Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
	Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
	Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
	Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
	Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
	Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
	Analyze incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, accidents, or other hazards.
	Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
	Collect samples of hazardous materials or arrange for sample collection.
	Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures.
	Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and develop materials for these presentations.
	Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
	Maintain inventories of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly.
	Develop or maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.
	Conduct audits at hazardous waste sites or industrial sites or participate in hazardous waste site investigations.
	Perform laboratory analyses or physical inspections of samples to detect disease or to assess purity or cleanliness.