Occupational Employment Statistics
19-5012 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.
Minnesota
| 460 | 82 | $34.09/hr | $23.64/hr | $28.04/hr | $34.46/hr | $38.54/hr | $42.08/hr |
Construction | 30 | $38.31/hr |
Manufacturing | 110 | $33.71/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 100 | $32.11/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 150 | $38.54/hr |
Education and Health Services | 50 | $34.46/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
Public Administration | 20 | $29.83/hr |
- Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.
- Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
- Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
- Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
- Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.