[Core] [21% incumbents] Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
  DWAs: Inspect work environments to ensure safety.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
  DWAs: Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.

[Core] [21% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Conduct health or safety training programs.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
  DWAs: Test facilities for environmental hazards.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
  DWAs: Prepare official health documents or records.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.
  DWAs: Inspect work environments to ensure safety.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
  DWAs: Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
  DWAs: Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.

[Core] [21% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
  DWAs: Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | Maintain medical laboratory equipment.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Plan emergency response drills.
  DWAs: Develop emergency procedures.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
  DWAs: Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.

[Core] [21% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.

[Core] [21% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards. | Communicate health and wellness information to the public.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.
  DWAs: Prepare official health documents or records.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.
  DWAs: Maintain medical facility records.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.
  DWAs: Assist others during emergencies. | Direct emergency management activities. | Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.
  DWAs: Test facilities for environmental hazards.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.
  DWAs: Design public or employee health programs.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.
  DWAs: Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information. | Assess compliance with environmental laws.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites.
  DWAs: Test facilities for environmental hazards.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers.
  DWAs: Test facilities for environmental hazards.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.
  DWAs: Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:4.14 lvl:5.71) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:4.10 lvl:4.71) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.80 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:3.71 lvl:3.86) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.70 lvl:4.62) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:3.70 lvl:4.62) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:3.57 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.38 lvl:4.62) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.30 lvl:4.19) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mechanical (imp:3.30 lvl:3.81) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Building and Construction (imp:3.29 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:3.25 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Production and Processing (imp:3.24 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Psychology (imp:3.14 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Physics (imp:3.10 lvl:3.81) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Administrative (imp:2.94 lvl:4.20) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Design (imp:2.90 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:2.90 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Communications and Media (imp:2.86 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Biology (imp:2.81 lvl:3.67) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.71 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.52 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.29 lvl:2.57) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Geography (imp:2.29 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.24 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Telecommunications (imp:2.24 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.19 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:2.14 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.76 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.70 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.52 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.19 lvl:0.33) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Number Facility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Rate Control (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.60 lvl:4.90) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.57 lvl:5.48) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.33 lvl:5.14) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Getting Information (imp:4.29 lvl:4.76) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.24 lvl:4.76) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.24 lvl:4.52) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.24 lvl:4.76) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.19 lvl:5.20) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.14 lvl:4.67) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Working with Computers (imp:4.14 lvl:3.76) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.00 lvl:4.57) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.00 lvl:5.05) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.00 lvl:5.19) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Processing Information (imp:3.86 lvl:4.57) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.81 lvl:4.19) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.81 lvl:5.14) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.79 lvl:5.38) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.76 lvl:3.90) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.65 lvl:4.95) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.62 lvl:4.24) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.62 lvl:4.29) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.62 lvl:4.48) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.57 lvl:4.48) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.57 lvl:4.48) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.52 lvl:4.38) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.43 lvl:4.19) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.38 lvl:4.05) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.37 lvl:4.05) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.33 lvl:4.48) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.33 lvl:4.29) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.19 lvl:4.19) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.00 lvl:2.86) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.90 lvl:4.15) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.86 lvl:3.81) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.63 lvl:3.43) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.62 lvl:3.19) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.55 lvl:3.10) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.43 lvl:3.67) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.43 lvl:3.05) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.10 lvl:2.48) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.00 lvl:2.33) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.66) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.63) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.99) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.88) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:1.77) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Sincerity (imp:1.58) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.57) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.50) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.21) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.13) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.12) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Innovation (imp:0.84) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.61) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operation and Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Repairing (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 30,590
  annual_median    : $61,560
  annual_pct10     : $46,280
  annual_pct25     : $52,470
  annual_pct75     : $78,850
  annual_pct90     : $100,160
  annual_mean      : $68,120
  hourly_median    : $29.59

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($104,910)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($35,890)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.923x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (50 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    9,180  median: $  59,350
  Manufacturing                            emp:    5,410  median: $  66,940
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    3,620  median: $  61,870
  Construction                             emp:    2,870  median: $  74,330
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,150  median: $  65,800
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,530  median: $  62,080
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,150  median: $  56,250
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,010  median: $  65,200
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      910  median: $  64,630
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      770  median: $  81,590

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (19 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    9,180  median: $  59,350
  Manufacturing                            emp:    5,410  median: $  66,940
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    3,620  median: $  61,870
  Construction                             emp:    2,870  median: $  74,330
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  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,530  median: $  62,080
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,150  median: $  56,250
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,010  median: $  65,200
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      910  median: $  64,630
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      770  median: $  81,590

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Occupational safety and health (OSH) or occupational health and safety (OHS) is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work (i.e., while performing duties required by one's occupation). OSH is related to the fields of occupational medicine and occupational hygiene and aligns with workplace health promotion initiatives. OSH also protects all the general public who may be affected by the occupational environment.
According to the official estimates of the United Nations, the WHO/ILO Joint Estimate of the Work-related Burden of Disease and Injury, almost 2 million people die each year due to exposure to occupational risk factors. Globally, more than 2.78 million people die annually as a result of workplace-related accidents or diseases, corresponding to one death every fifteen seconds. There are an additional 374 million non-fatal work-related injuries annually. It is estimated that the economic burden of occupational-related injury and death is nearly four per cent of the global gross domestic product each year. The human cost of this adversity is enormous.
In common-law jurisdictions, employers have the common law duty (also called duty of care) to take reasonable care of the safety of their employees. Statute law may, in addition, impose other general duties, introduce specific duties, and create government bodies with powers to regulate occupational safety issues. Details of this vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Prevention of workplace incidents and occupational diseases is addressed through the implementation of occupational safety and health programs at company level.


== Definitions ==
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) share a common definition of occupational health. It was first adopted by the Joint ILO/WHO Committee on Occupational Health at its first session in 1950:

Occupational health should aim at the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations; the prevention amongst workers of departures from health caused by their working conditions; the protection of workers in their employment from risks resulting from factors adverse to health; the placing and maintenance of the worker in an occupational environment adapted to his physiological and psychological capabilities and; to summarize: the adaptation of work to man and of each man to his job.
In 1995, a consensus statement was added:

The main focus in occupational health is on three different objectives: (i) the maintenance and promotion of workers' health and working capacity; (ii) the improvement of working environment and work to become conducive to safety and health and (iii) development of work organizations and working cultures in a direction which supports health and safety at work and in doing so also promotes a positive social climate and smooth operation and may enhance productivity of the undertakings. The concept of working culture is intended in this context to mean a reflection of the essential value systems adopted by the undertaking concerned. Such a culture is reflected in practice in the managerial systems, personnel policy, principles for participation, training policies and quality management of the undertaking.An alternative definition for occupational health given by the WHO is: "occupational health deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace and has a strong focus on primary prevention of hazards."
The expression "occupational health", as originally adopted by the WHO and the ILO, refers to both short- and long-term adverse health effects. In more recent times, the expressions "occupational safety and health" and "occupational health and safety" have come into use (and have also been adopted in works by the ILO), based on the general understanding that occupational health refers to hazards associated to disease and long-term effects, while occupational safety hazards are those associated to work accidents causing injury and sudden severe conditions.


== History ==
Research and regulation of occupational safety and health are a relatively recent phenomenon. As labor movements arose in response to worker concerns in the wake of the industrial revolution, workers' safety and health entered consideration as a labor-related issue.


=== Beginnings ===

Written works on occupational diseases began to appear by the end of the 15th century, when demand for gold and silver was rising due to the increase in trade and iron, copper, and lead were also in demand from the nascent firearms market. Deeper mining became common as a consequence. In 1473, Ulrich Ellenbog, a German physician, wrote a short treatise On the Poisonous Wicked Fumes and Smokes, focused on coal, nitric acid, lead, and mercury fumes encountered by metal workers and goldsmiths. In 1587, Paracelsus (1493–1541) published the first work on the mine and smelter workers diseases. In it, he gave accounts of miners' "lung sickness". In 1526, Georgius Agricola's (1494–1553) De re metallica, a treatise on metallurgy, described accidents and diseases prevalent among miners and recommended practices to prevent them. Like Paracelsus, Agricola mentioned the dust that "eats away the lungs, and implants consumption."
The seeds of state intervention to correct social ills were sown during the reign of Elizabeth I by the Poor Laws, which originated in attempts to alleviate hardship arising from widespread poverty. While they were perhaps more to do with a need to contain unrest than morally motivated, they were significant in transferring responsibility for helping the needy from private hands to the state.
In 1713, Bernardino Ramazzini (1633–1714), often described as the father of occupational medicine and a precursor to occupational health, published his De morbis artificum diatriba (Dissertation on Workers' Diseases), which outlined the health hazards of chemicals, dust, metals, repetitive or violent motions, odd postures, and other disease-causative agents encountered by workers in more than fifty occupations. It was the first broad-ranging presentation of occupational diseases.
Percivall Pott (1714–1788), an English surgeon, described cancer in chimney sweeps (chimney sweeps' carcinoma), the first recognition of an occupational cancer in history.


=== The Industrial Revolution in Britain ===

The United Kingdom was the first nation to industrialize. Soon shocking evidence emerged of serious physical and moral harm suffered by children and young persons in the cotton textile mills, as a result of exploitation of cheap labor in the factory system. Responding to calls for remedial action from philanthropists and some of the more enlightened employers, in 1802 Sir Robert Peel, himself a mill owner, introduced a bill to Parliament with the aim of improving their conditions. This would engender the Health and Morals of Apprentices Act 1802, generally believed to be the first attempt to regulate conditions of work in the United Kingdom. The act applied only to cotton textile mills and required employers to keep premises clean and healthy by twice yearly washings with quicklime, to ensure there were sufficient windows to admit fresh air, and to supply "apprentices" (i.e., pauper and orphan employees) with "sufficient and suitable" clothing and accommodation for sleeping. It was the first of the 19th century Factory Acts.
Charles Thackrah (1795–1833), another pioneer of occupational medicine, wrote a report on The State of Children Employed in Cotton Factories, which was sent to the Parliament in 1818. Thackrah recognized issues of inequalities of health in the workplace, with manufacturing in towns causing higher mortality than agriculture.
The Factory Act 1833 created a dedicated professional Factory Inspectorate. The initial remit of the Inspectorate was to police restrictions on the working hours in the textile industry of childre

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians collect environmental data and implement safety programs to protect workers from chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards in the workplace. They conduct compliance evaluations, operate safety equipment, and train workers on safety procedures across diverse industries. These technicians serve as the frontline data collectors and program implementers supporting organizational safety and health initiatives.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves testing workplaces for environmental hazards like radiation or chemical exposure, inspecting fire suppression systems to ensure proper operation, and verifying the availability of personal protective equipment such as respirators and hearing protection. They maintain detailed environmental records, prepare and calibrate testing equipment, and document findings from safety evaluations. When workers raise safety concerns or refuse dangerous work, they evaluate the situation and make determinations about workplace hazards. Throughout the day, they train employees on safety procedures and recommend corrective measures based on their environmental analyses.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts detail-oriented individuals with strong conventional and realistic tendencies who excel at following established procedures while working with technical equipment. Successful technicians possess excellent communication skills for training workers and collaborating with safety specialists, combined with analytical thinking to evaluate compliance with safety standards. They demonstrate high dependability and cautiousness, as their work directly impacts worker safety and requires precise documentation. Those who thrive enjoy problem-solving in practical settings and find satisfaction in protecting others from workplace hazards.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a bachelor's degree (47.6% of workers) with coursework in occupational health, environmental science, or related technical fields, though some roles accept an associate's degree (19.1%) or high school diploma with specialized training. Entry-level technicians typically gain experience through internships or on-the-job training in safety procedures, environmental monitoring techniques, and regulatory compliance. Professional certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) enhance career prospects and demonstrate specialized expertise.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically leads to occupational health and safety specialist roles, environmental compliance inspector positions, or specialized consulting work. Some technicians transition into health and safety engineering roles or environmental science positions, leveraging their field experience and technical knowledge. With additional education and experience, opportunities include management roles as EHS coordinators, training program development, or specialized consulting in industries like construction, manufacturing, or transportation.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 30,590 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $61,560, ranging from $46,280 to $100,160 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Washington state offering the highest compensation at $104,910 compared to Puerto Rico's $35,890, representing a 2.92x difference. Employment concentrates heavily in transportation and warehousing (9,180 workers), manufacturing (5,410), and professional services (3,620), reflecting the critical need for safety oversight in high-risk industries. Demand remains steady as workplace safety regulations continue to evolve and organizations prioritize worker protection.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role shows moderate resistance to automation due to its emphasis on human judgment in safety evaluations, worker training, and complex compliance assessments. While data collection tools and monitoring equipment become more sophisticated, the core activities of evaluating workplace situations, training employees, and making safety determinations require human expertise and interpersonal skills that are difficult to automate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
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    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Similar work activities in compliance evaluation
    data: Sequential career progression pattern
  [task_similarity] Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (19-4042.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles test environments for hazards and maintain environmental documentation with shared focus on health protection.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Common environmental testing activities
    data: Shared knowledge in public safety
  [knowledge_overlap] Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in engineering and technology knowledge (3.7 importance) and safety evaluation methodologies.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge domain
    data: Safety compliance evaluation expertise
  [skill_overlap] Environmental Compliance Inspectors (13-1041.01) — confidence:medium
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    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Compliance evaluation work activity
    data: Law and Government knowledge requirements
  [riasec_cluster] Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles demonstrate conventional and realistic orientations with focus on systematic inspection and compliance verification.
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: Job Zone 3 classification
    data: Inspection and evaluation activities

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