Salary Breakdown
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Average
$70,000
ANNUAL
$33.66
HOURLY
Entry Level
$42,320
ANNUAL
$20.35
HOURLY
Mid Level
$64,260
ANNUAL
$30.89
HOURLY
Expert Level
$103,590
ANNUAL
$49.81
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
2,710
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Supporting Programs
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Top Expected Tasks
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
01
Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
02
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
03
Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
04
Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
05
Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
06
Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
07
Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
08
Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
09
Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
10
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
11
Analyze incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, accidents, or other hazards.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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