Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
O*NET Code: 19-5011.00
Description
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
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💼 Also Known As
Analysis Safety InspectorCause AnalystCertified Indoor EnvironmentalistCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)Chemical Hygiene OfficerConstruction Safety ManagerConsumer Safety InspectorDining Service InspectorEHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer)EHS Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety Specialist)Environmental Health InspectorEnvironmental Health SanitarianEnvironmental Health TechnologistEnvironmental Protection InspectorEnvironmental Protection OfficerField Health OfficerFood and Drug InspectorFood InspectorHazardous Waste Management SpecialistHealth and Safety Analyst
⚡ Skills (22)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
Systems Evaluation4/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (24)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Curtis Management Resources Training Management System
Data base user interface and query software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0ESS Compliance Suite
Compliance software
0EcoLogic ADAM Indoor Air Quality and Analytical Data Management
Data base user interface and query software
0ImageWave MSDSFinder
Data base user interface and query software
0Mannus Compliance: EHS
Compliance software
0Medgate Enterprise EHS
Data base user interface and query software
0Primatech AUDITWorks
Compliance software
0Quality Systems Incorporated Safety Tagging System
Data base user interface and query software
0RAE Systems HazRAE
Data base user interface and query software
0Safety Software OSHALOG 300
Data base user interface and query software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Security Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Security Management Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Information Security Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists → Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Transition Difficulty: Easy (95% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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