Occupation information for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
• Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
• Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
• Analyze incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, accidents, or other hazards.
• Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
• Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
• Collect samples of hazardous materials or arrange for sample collection.

Tools:

• Air pollutant samplers
• Air samplers or collectors
• Air sampling pumps
• Gas detector tubes
• Gas detectors

Technology:

• Cloud-based data access and sharing software
• Compliance software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Word processing software

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