Occupational Health and Safety Technician

On the job, you would:

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