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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.

US jobs
30,590
Median wage
$61,560 a year
Job family
Science and research

Can agents do the work of occupational health and safety technicians?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Science and research: Some tasks (no change in 12 months)

Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.

Evidence: CORE-Bench, declared solved.

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.

  • 15%Monitor operations to ensure compliance with regulations or standardsNot measured
  • 10%Test sites or materials for environmental hazardsNot measured
  • 10%Advise others on healthcare or wellness issuesNot measured
  • 10%Inspect facilities or equipmentNot measured
  • 10%Research healthcare issuesNot measured
  • 8%Prepare health or medical documentsNot measured
  • 5%Follow standard healthcare safety procedures to protect patient and staff membersNot measured
  • 5%Replenish inventories of materials, equipment, or productsNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in science and research, not always this occupation's tasks.

Direct evidence

Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.

  • CORE-Benchby Princeton UniversityTask level · CORE-Bench-Hard accuracy (public test set)
    95.5%Claude Code + Claude Opus 4.5 (after manual regrading) · 3 Dec 2025
    Solved

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
  • Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
  • 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.
  • Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
  • Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
  • Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.
  • Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.
  • Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
  • Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
  • Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.
  • Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
  • Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.
Other job titles for this occupation (35)

Advisory Industrial Hygienist · Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) · Construction Safety Consultant · EHS Advisor (Environmental, Health, and Safety Advisor) · Health and Safety Technician (Health and Safety Tech) · Industrial Hygiene Consultant · Industrial Hygienist · Safety Specialist · Safety Technician (Safety Tech) · Safety Trainer · Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) · Consumer Safety Technician (Consumer Safety Tech) · EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator) · Environmental Health and Safety Technician (Environmental Health and Safety Tech) · Environmental Health Technologist · Ergonomics Technician (Ergonomics Tech) · Field Safety Coordinator · Food Safety Coordinator · Health and Safety Coordinator · Life Safety Technician (Life Safety Tech) · Occupational Health and Safety Technician (Occupational Health and Safety Tech) · Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) · Patient Safety Coordinator · Radiation Monitor · Safety and Environmental Coordinator · Safety and Quality Coordinator · Safety and Training Coordinator · Safety Compliance Coordinator · Safety Coordinator · Safety Equipment Testing Specialist · Safety Instructor · Safety Officer · Site Safety and Health Officer · Site Safety Coordinator · Workplace Coordinator