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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

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. Includes environmental protection officers.

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Parachute skills

  1. Consult - People (4.56)
  2. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.52)
  3. Use my brain - Data (4.42)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.39)
  5. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.22)
  6. Research - Data (4.19)
  7. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  8. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.06)
  9. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.06)
  10. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.03)
  11. Speak - People (4.00)
  12. Listen - People (4.00)
  13. Solve problems - Data (4.00)
  14. Advise - People (3.97)
  15. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.97)
  16. Follow through, get things done - People (3.94)
  17. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  18. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  19. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.88)
  20. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.75)
  21. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.75)
  22. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  23. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  24. Perceive patterns - Data (3.62)
  25. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  26. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.61)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  4. Complex Problem Solving (4.00)
  5. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  6. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  7. Writing (3.75)
  8. Social Perceptiveness (3.75)
  9. Systems Evaluation (3.75)
  10. Monitoring (3.50)
  11. Quality Control Analysis (3.50)
  12. Systems Analysis (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  5. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  6. Oral Expression (3.88)
  7. Written Expression (3.88)
  8. Near Vision (3.75)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  10. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  11. Information Ordering (3.62)
  12. Flexibility of Closure (3.62)
  1. Integrity (4.67)
  2. Analytical Thinking (4.42)
  3. Dependability (4.39)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.39)
  5. Initiative (4.18)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.18)
  7. Concern for Others (4.06)
  8. Stress Tolerance (4.06)
  9. Cooperation (4.03)
  10. Self Control (4.03)
  11. Leadership (3.97)
  12. Persistence (3.94)
  13. Independence (3.79)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.78)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.56)
  2. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.52)
  3. Getting Information (4.39)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.36)
  5. Training and Teaching Others (4.22)
  6. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.21)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.19)
  8. Interacting With Computers (4.16)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.15)
  10. Documenting/Recording Information (4.12)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.09)
  12. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.06)
  13. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.03)
  14. Analyzing Data or Information (4.03)
  15. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.97)
  16. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.97)
  17. Processing Information (3.88)
  18. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.75)
  19. Selling or Influencing Others (3.61)
  20. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.58)
  21. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.55)
  1. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.56)
  2. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (4.52)
  3. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (4.52)
  4. Collect Clinical Data (4.39)
  5. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (4.19)
  6. Use Cost Benefit Analysis Techniques (4.19)
  7. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.19)
  8. Use Pollution Control Techniques (4.19)
  9. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.19)
  10. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.19)
  11. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (4.19)
  12. Use Knowledge Of Materials Testing Procedures (4.19)
  13. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (4.15)
  14. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (4.12)
  15. Interpret Employee's Medical Evaluations (4.06)
  16. Conduct Evaluations Of Worker Exposure To Radiation Or Noise (4.03)
  17. Analyze Medical Data (4.03)
  18. Evaluate Manufacturing Or Processing Systems (4.03)
  19. Analyze Effectiveness Of Safety Systems Or Procedures (4.03)
  20. Test Air Quality, Noise, Temperature, Or Radiation (4.03)
  21. Recommend Measures To Ensure Maximum Employee Protection (3.97)
  22. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (3.88)
  23. Make Presentations On Health Or Medical Issues (3.75)
  24. Communicate Technical Information (3.75)
  25. Develop Safety Regulations (3.55)