Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
SOC Code: 19-5012
Occupational Health and Safety Technicianss evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 86.5/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 86.5 — Very High
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Median Salary
$58,440
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Job Growth
8.5%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Listening
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Monitoring
Common Tasks
- ✓Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
- ✓Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- ✓Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.
- ✓Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- ✓Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation