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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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.50)
  2. Follow through, get things done - People (4.19)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.15)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.15)
  5. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.08)
  6. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  7. Listen - People (4.00)
  8. Speak - People (4.00)
  9. Use my brain - Data (3.96)
  10. Research - Data (3.85)
  11. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  12. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  13. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.73)
  14. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.69)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (4.00)
  2. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Active Listening (3.88)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  5. Writing (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Expression (4.00)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  6. Written Expression (3.75)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  1. Integrity (4.85)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.50)
  3. Dependability (4.38)
  4. Initiative (4.27)
  5. Cooperation (4.23)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.23)
  7. Persistence (4.19)
  8. Concern for Others (4.15)
  9. Achievement/Effort (4.08)
  10. Self Control (4.04)
  11. Stress Tolerance (4.00)
  12. Analytical Thinking (3.96)
  13. Leadership (3.69)
  14. Independence (3.62)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.38)
  2. Documenting/Recording Information (4.27)
  3. Getting Information (4.19)
  4. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.08)
  5. Interacting With Computers (4.08)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.04)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.85)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.85)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.85)
  10. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.84)
  11. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.81)
  12. Analyzing Data or Information (3.77)
  13. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.77)
  14. Processing Information (3.76)
  15. Training and Teaching Others (3.73)
  16. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.62)
  17. Performing Administrative Activities (3.50)
  1. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (4.27)
  2. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (4.08)
  3. Examine Engineering Documents For Completeness Or Accuracy (4.08)
  4. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (4.04)
  5. Use Knowledge Of Materials Testing Procedures (3.85)
  6. Use Hazardous Materials Information (3.85)
  7. Use Pollution Control Techniques (3.85)
  8. Use Scientific Research Methodology (3.85)
  9. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (3.85)
  10. Use Technical Information In Manufacturing Or Industrial Activities (3.85)
  11. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (3.85)
  12. Analyze Effectiveness Of Safety Systems Or Procedures (3.77)
  13. Test Air Quality, Noise, Temperature, Or Radiation (3.77)
  14. Evaluate Engineering Data (3.77)
  15. Evaluate Manufacturing Or Processing Systems (3.77)
  16. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.62)
  17. Prepare Safety Reports (3.50)
  18. Prepare Technical Reports Or Related Documentation (3.50)