Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Occupational health and safety technicians work directly in facilities like factories, construction sites, warehouses, and office buildings to identify and measure potential workplace hazards. They conduct regular inspections, testing air quality for chemical exposure, measuring noise levels, checking machinery for safety compliance, and observing workers to spot ergonomic risks or unsafe practices. Much of their day involves using specialized equipment like air sampling pumps, sound level meters, and radiation detectors to collect data that helps specialists assess whether conditions meet safety standards.