Low to No Risk

16

Moderate Risk

2

High Risk

5

Extreme Risk

1

• 2.5Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
• 1Educate the public about health issues or enforce health legislation to prevent disease, to promote health, or to help people understand health protection procedures and regulations.
• 1.2Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.
• 0.8Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.
• 0.8Plan emergency response drills.
• 0.2Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.
• 0.4Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.
• 2.3Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.
• 1.4Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.
• 2.6Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.
• 1.5Train 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.
• 0.8Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
• 1Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
• 0.3Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.
• 2.2Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.
• 1.2Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.

20.8% of Occupational Health and Safety Technicians tasks can be automated with AI or robotics