Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

<ul><li>Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.</li><li>Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.</li><li>Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.</li><li>Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.</li><li>Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.</li><li>Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.</li><li>Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.</li><li>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.</li><li>Review records or reports concerning laboratory results, staffing, floor plans, fire inspections, or sanitation to gather information for the development or enforcement of safety activities.</li><li>Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.</li><li>Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.</li><li>Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.</li><li>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.</li><li>Plan emergency response drills.</li><li>Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.</li><li>Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.</li><li>Educate 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.</li><li>Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.</li><li>Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.</li><li>Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.</li><li>Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.</li><li>Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.</li></ul>