Safety Technician

Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.

Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.

Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.

Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.

Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.

Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.

Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.

Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.

Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.

Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.

Educate the public about health issues or enforce health legislation to prevent disease, to promote health, or to help people understand health protection procedures and regulations.

Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.

Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.

Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.

Review records or reports concerning laboratory results, staffing, floor plans, fire inspections, or sanitation to gather information for the development or enforcement of safety activities.

Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.

Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites.

Plan emergency response drills.

Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.

Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers.

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.

Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.

Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.

Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.