{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:46.034Z","occupation":{"soc":"19-5012.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Technicians","group":"Life, Physical & Social Science","sector":"54","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the full practice context of Occupational Health and Safety Technicians working in industrial, construction, manufacturing, and renewable energy environments, from entry-level hazard recognition and PPE support through advanced safety program leadership and regulatory governance.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Personal protective equipment inventory — locate, distribute, and inspect under direct supervision at an industrial or construction worksite.","Workplace hazard recognition — identify common chemical, biological, noise, and radiation exposure risks by following established checklists in a supervised field setting.","Environmental records and documentation — enter inspection data into spreadsheet or document management software under the guidance of a senior technician.","Fire suppression system components — perform visual checks and report deficiencies to a supervisor during routine facility walkthroughs.","Safety procedure manuals — read and summarize written protocols using active reading strategies to prepare for on-the-job task assignments.","Basic monitoring instruments — operate noise meters and air-sampling devices under direct supervision to collect preliminary exposure data in a warehouse or plant environment.","Worker safety communications — listen actively and relay worker concerns about potential hazards to supervising safety personnel without independent judgment.","Safety training support — assist senior staff in setting up and delivering green-job safety orientation sessions, such as fall protection basics at a wind energy construction site.","Incident documentation software — input near-miss and injury records into a database or ERP system following prescribed data entry protocols.","Hearing protection and respirator availability — conduct an inventory count and flag shortages using a provided tracking form in a manufacturing facility."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Air and noise sampling programs — conduct routine environmental hazard tests for chemical exposures and excessive noise levels with reduced oversight at manufacturing or construction sites.","Personal protective equipment maintenance — inspect, fit-test, and replace respirators and hearing protection devices in accordance with OSHA standards across multiple work areas.","Environmental compliance records — compile, organize, and submit required documentation using document management and spreadsheet software within regulatory deadlines.","Worker refusal investigations — gather preliminary facts about a work refusal, assess surface-level danger indicators, and escalate findings to a safety professional with a written summary.","Fire suppression system inspections — evaluate portable and fixed fire systems for operational readiness, record findings, and schedule corrective maintenance as needed.","Green-job safety training delivery — facilitate hands-on training sessions on fall protection and ventilation practices for wind turbine or solar installation crews with moderate supervision.","Safety equipment usage monitoring — track and verify daily use of required PPE across work crews using industrial control or ERP software dashboards.","Written safety reports — draft clear, accurate inspection reports and corrective-action memos using word processing software for review by safety managers.","Workplace hazard sampling data analysis — apply basic statistical and spreadsheet methods to interpret exposure monitoring results against regulatory threshold limits.","Internal safety consultations — respond to frontline supervisor inquiries about safe work practices by applying knowledge of public safety regulations and engineering controls."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex hazard evaluations — independently assess situations where workers have refused assignments due to danger, applying deductive and inductive reasoning to determine risk validity and recommend corrective action.","Full-scope environmental hazard testing — plan and execute radiation, chemical, biological, and noise exposure sampling programs across multiple facility areas, interpreting results against applicable standards.","Regulatory compliance documentation — manage all required environmental and safety records systems, ensuring accuracy, retention, and audit-readiness using ERP and document management platforms.","Non-routine PPE program management — evaluate, select, and oversee organization-wide deployment of specialized protective equipment for novel or complex hazard scenarios.","Advanced green-job safety training — design and lead comprehensive safety training curricula for renewable energy construction crews, integrating systems analysis of site-specific hazards.","Fire protection system audits — conduct thorough inspections of integrated fire suppression and portable systems, producing detailed compliance reports and directing corrective maintenance.","Organizational safety consultations — advise business units or external agencies on the application of engineering controls, administrative safeguards, and behavioral safety principles to workplace hazards.","Worker refusal determinations — exercise independent judgment to evaluate the legitimacy of danger claims, document findings, and communicate binding determinations to management and workers.","Safety data presentation — develop and deliver professional presentations using graphics and presentation software to communicate risk findings and corrective strategies to management audiences.","Systems-level monitoring programs — design ongoing workplace monitoring protocols that integrate multiple data streams, identifying trends and triggering proactive interventions before incidents occur."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Occupational health and safety strategy — lead the development and implementation of organization-wide safety management systems aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices across all facilities.","Safety culture leadership — model and champion a proactive safety culture by influencing executive decision-making, integrating safety principles into organizational values and operational planning.","Program evaluation and continuous improvement — apply systems evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of safety programs, identify systemic gaps, and direct evidence-based improvements at organizational scale.","Cross-functional consultation and negotiation — represent the safety function in negotiations with regulatory agencies, labor representatives, and senior leadership to resolve complex compliance and policy disputes.","Workforce development and mentorship — design learning strategies and mentor developing technicians and safety professionals, building organizational capability and succession pipelines.","Enterprise risk governance — oversee organization-wide environmental hazard monitoring programs, ensuring data integrity, regulatory reporting, and integration with enterprise risk management frameworks.","Emergency preparedness leadership — direct the development and testing of facility-wide emergency response plans integrating fire suppression, hazardous materials, and worker evacuation protocols.","Safety technology architecture — evaluate, select, and champion adoption of industrial control, ERP, and monitoring technologies that advance the organization's hazard detection and compliance capabilities.","Green and emerging-industry safety standards — lead the organization's adaptation to safety requirements for renewable energy and emerging technology sectors, shaping internal policies and external advocacy positions.","Regulatory and legal compliance oversight — provide authoritative guidance on the intersection of occupational safety law, government regulations, and organizational liability, advising senior leadership on risk exposure and strategic compliance posture."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}