Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians

The Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians pathway includes professionals who evaluate and analyze workplace environments for safety issues and hazards to people, property or the environment. Their responsibilities may include reviewing and improving working conditions, inspecting equipment or machinery and testing for chemical, physical or biological hazards. They may also be required to evaluate compliance with regulations and laws, and propose new programs and policies. The specialists are assisted in their work by technicians who collect data for analysis and evaluate risks for the workers.