Low to No Risk

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Moderate Risk

1

High Risk

7

Extreme Risk

1

• 1.8Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
• 1.7Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
• 2Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
• 1.7Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
• 1Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
• 2Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems.
• 1.2Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
• 1.5Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
• 2.3Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.
• 1.2Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
• 0.6Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes, and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.
• 1.2Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.
• 2.4Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.
• 1.8Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
• 1Direct activities of workers in laboratory.
• 2Develop testing procedures.

36.0% of Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health tasks can be automated with AI or robotics