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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

SOC 19-5012.00Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis 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.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Personal protective equipment inventory — locate, distribute, and inspect under direct supervision at an industrial or construction worksite.
  2. Workplace hazard recognition — identify common chemical, biological, noise, and radiation exposure risks by following established checklists in a supervised field setting.
  3. Environmental records and documentation — enter inspection data into spreadsheet or document management software under the guidance of a senior technician.
  4. Fire suppression system components — perform visual checks and report deficiencies to a supervisor during routine facility walkthroughs.
  5. Safety procedure manuals — read and summarize written protocols using active reading strategies to prepare for on-the-job task assignments.
  6. Basic monitoring instruments — operate noise meters and air-sampling devices under direct supervision to collect preliminary exposure data in a warehouse or plant environment.
  7. Worker safety communications — listen actively and relay worker concerns about potential hazards to supervising safety personnel without independent judgment.
  8. 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.
  9. Incident documentation software — input near-miss and injury records into a database or ERP system following prescribed data entry protocols.
  10. Hearing protection and respirator availability — conduct an inventory count and flag shortages using a provided tracking form in a manufacturing facility.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. 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.
  2. Personal protective equipment maintenance — inspect, fit-test, and replace respirators and hearing protection devices in accordance with OSHA standards across multiple work areas.
  3. Environmental compliance records — compile, organize, and submit required documentation using document management and spreadsheet software within regulatory deadlines.
  4. 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.
  5. Fire suppression system inspections — evaluate portable and fixed fire systems for operational readiness, record findings, and schedule corrective maintenance as needed.
  6. 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.
  7. Safety equipment usage monitoring — track and verify daily use of required PPE across work crews using industrial control or ERP software dashboards.
  8. Written safety reports — draft clear, accurate inspection reports and corrective-action memos using word processing software for review by safety managers.
  9. Workplace hazard sampling data analysis — apply basic statistical and spreadsheet methods to interpret exposure monitoring results against regulatory threshold limits.
  10. Internal safety consultations — respond to frontline supervisor inquiries about safe work practices by applying knowledge of public safety regulations and engineering controls.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Regulatory compliance documentation — manage all required environmental and safety records systems, ensuring accuracy, retention, and audit-readiness using ERP and document management platforms.
  4. Non-routine PPE program management — evaluate, select, and oversee organization-wide deployment of specialized protective equipment for novel or complex hazard scenarios.
  5. Advanced green-job safety training — design and lead comprehensive safety training curricula for renewable energy construction crews, integrating systems analysis of site-specific hazards.
  6. Fire protection system audits — conduct thorough inspections of integrated fire suppression and portable systems, producing detailed compliance reports and directing corrective maintenance.
  7. Organizational safety consultations — advise business units or external agencies on the application of engineering controls, administrative safeguards, and behavioral safety principles to workplace hazards.
  8. Worker refusal determinations — exercise independent judgment to evaluate the legitimacy of danger claims, document findings, and communicate binding determinations to management and workers.
  9. Safety data presentation — develop and deliver professional presentations using graphics and presentation software to communicate risk findings and corrective strategies to management audiences.
  10. Systems-level monitoring programs — design ongoing workplace monitoring protocols that integrate multiple data streams, identifying trends and triggering proactive interventions before incidents occur.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. 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.
  2. Safety culture leadership — model and champion a proactive safety culture by influencing executive decision-making, integrating safety principles into organizational values and operational planning.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Workforce development and mentorship — design learning strategies and mentor developing technicians and safety professionals, building organizational capability and succession pipelines.
  6. Enterprise risk governance — oversee organization-wide environmental hazard monitoring programs, ensuring data integrity, regulatory reporting, and integration with enterprise risk management frameworks.
  7. Emergency preparedness leadership — direct the development and testing of facility-wide emergency response plans integrating fire suppression, hazardous materials, and worker evacuation protocols.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted regulation lookup — queries an AI tool to locate relevant OSHA standards or safety codes for a specific workplace hazard, then verifies the retrieved text against official regulatory sources before applying it.
  2. Documentation drafting support — uses an AI assistant to generate first-draft incident reports or safety checklists from field notes, reviewing every output for accuracy before submission Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Hazard data interpretation — directs an AI tool to cross-reference workplace environmental test results (noise levels, chemical exposure readings) against regulatory thresholds, retaining personal judgment on the final risk determination Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Safety training material generation — instructs an AI assistant to draft procedural training content for topics such as fall protection or PPE use, then edits the output for site-specific accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  3. Record and documentation management — delegates routine formatting and categorization of environmental monitoring records to an AI tool, auditing every entry for completeness before filing WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Risk assessment synthesis — directs an AI assistant to aggregate multi-source hazard data (chemical exposure, noise, biological risk) into a structured risk matrix, then applies field expertise to validate rankings and recommend controls Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Refused-work evaluation support — uses an AI tool to rapidly surface comparable case precedents and regulatory language when a worker refuses hazardous work, integrating that evidence into a human-led determination Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Training program iteration — feeds post-training assessment data into an AI tool to identify knowledge gaps across cohorts, then redesigns instructional content targeting those gaps.
  4. Written safety communication — assigns an AI assistant to produce plain-language summaries of complex safety findings for non-specialist audiences, applying critical review to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory alignment Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Predictive hazard modeling — orchestrates AI-driven analysis of longitudinal workplace exposure and incident records to surface leading indicators of emerging risks, translating model outputs into proactive intervention plans WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI workflow governance — establishes site-level protocols defining which safety tasks are routed to AI tools versus reserved for human judgment, drawing on the occupation's Q2 augmentation profile to set appropriate autonomy boundaries Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Cross-site safety benchmarking — directs an AI system to normalize and compare environmental monitoring datasets across multiple facilities, interpreting statistical outputs to prioritize resource allocation and corrective action.
Evidence pack
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Data Science and Analysis
data_science_and_analysis
Sources:Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Hazard findings — reports basic workplace safety observations using standard templates and checklists to supervisors and coworkers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety vocabulary — uses occupation-specific terminology when describing PPE requirements and inspection results to workers O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written records — completes required environmental and safety documentation using prescribed formats and regulatory language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Inspection reports — drafts clear written summaries of workplace hazard assessments, including findings and corrective recommendations, for site management review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Worker instruction — explains safety procedures for tasks such as PPE use or fall protection to small work groups using plain language adapted to audience literacy level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory communication — summarizes applicable OSHA standards and compliance requirements in verbal briefings to frontline supervisors O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Formal safety briefings — delivers structured safety training sessions on topics such as ventilation protocols during wind turbine construction or chemical exposure limits, adjusting content to diverse workforce audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Consultation documentation — produces written consultation reports for organizations detailing workplace safety principle applications with actionable corrective measures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Incident communication — presents findings from workplace refusal-to-work evaluations to management and labor representatives using objective, evidence-based language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-functional safety messaging — develops and delivers comprehensive safety communication programs across multiple departments or worksites, translating complex regulatory requirements into accessible operational guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory testimony — represents the organization in formal compliance reviews or agency consultations, articulating technical safety findings with precision and credibility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored reporting standards — coaches junior technicians in producing inspection documentation that meets legal evidentiary standards and organizational quality benchmarks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Safety presence — takes personal responsibility for flagging observed hazards to a supervisor rather than deferring action in potentially dangerous worksite conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. PPE accountability — reminds coworkers to use required personal protective equipment during routine walkthroughs without being prompted by supervisors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Worksite authority — asserts professional authority when verifying worker compliance with safety equipment use, explaining the rationale behind requirements to secure buy-in Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training facilitation — leads safety procedure training sessions for work crews, managing group engagement and adjusting delivery based on participant responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Refusal evaluation leadership — takes initiative to investigate and document worker refusal-to-work situations, coordinating with supervisors and employees to reach a resolution O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Program ownership — takes lead responsibility for maintaining all required environmental and safety records, ensuring organizational compliance without supervisor direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emergency system oversight — directs inspection cycles for fire suppression and portable fire systems, holding contractors and internal stakeholders accountable to maintenance schedules Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Consultation leadership — leads safety improvement consultations with external organizations, guiding clients through gap identification and corrective action planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Safety culture development — champions a proactive safety culture by establishing shared accountability norms, recognition systems, and continuous improvement processes across the organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Technical authority — serves as the recognized in-house expert on hazard testing methodologies and regulatory interpretation, influencing policy decisions at the management level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentorship program leadership — designs and leads mentoring structures for emerging safety technicians, building organizational depth in hazard identification and compliance competencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Self-assessment — identifies personal knowledge gaps in specific hazard categories such as radiation or biological exposure testing before conducting first independent inspections Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Checklist reliance — recognizes when reliance on structured inspection checklists compensates for developing expertise and actively seeks to internalize underlying regulatory rationale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Learning from inspections — reflects on completed hazard assessments to identify patterns in missed observations or documentation errors and adjusts inspection strategy accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory self-monitoring — tracks personal familiarity with evolving OSHA and environmental regulations, flagging areas requiring self-directed study before field application Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Decision-quality review — evaluates the reasoning process behind complex judgment calls such as worker refusal determinations, identifying cognitive shortcuts or information gaps that influenced the outcome Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training effectiveness reflection — assesses the outcomes of delivered safety training sessions against worker behavior change metrics, adjusting instructional approach for future delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Inspection strategy calibration — consciously shifts between systematic checklist-based and risk-intuition-based inspection modes depending on worksite complexity and time constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Expert self-regulation — models explicit reflection-in-action during complex multi-hazard site assessments, narrating decision-making rationale to junior technicians as a teaching tool Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational learning integration — synthesizes personal metacognitive insights from incident investigations into systemic training improvements that address recurring cognitive errors across the technician team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Hazard recognition — applies basic cause-and-effect reasoning to identify obvious physical or chemical workplace hazards during supervised inspections Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Standard comparison — compares observed worksite conditions against published regulatory thresholds for noise, chemical exposure, or radiation to flag potential violations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Root cause analysis — identifies contributing factors behind a recorded safety incident by examining equipment condition, worker behavior, and procedural compliance data together Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Refusal evaluation reasoning — evaluates worker refusal-to-work claims by weighing physical evidence, worker testimony, regulatory standards, and risk probability before reaching a determination Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Equipment adequacy assessment — critically evaluates whether available PPE types and quantities match identified hazard profiles rather than accepting default inventory Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-hazard prioritization — analyzes concurrent environmental risks such as chemical exposure combined with excessive noise to rank corrective actions by severity and feasibility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory interpretation — applies critical analysis to ambiguous regulatory language to determine compliance requirements in non-standard worksite configurations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Inspection evidence triangulation — synthesizes air sampling data, worker health records, and direct observation to form defensible conclusions about exposure risk levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systems-level safety analysis — evaluates organizational safety management systems for structural weaknesses using fault tree analysis or similar methodologies, producing evidence-based recommendations for systemic redesign Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assumption challenging — identifies and challenges embedded assumptions in existing safety protocols that may produce false compliance confidence under novel worksite conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Consultant-level judgment — provides authoritative, independently reasoned safety determinations to client organizations where regulatory guidance is absent or ambiguous Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Worksite coordination — shares hazard observations with colleagues and site supervisors in a timely manner, supporting coordinated response to identified risks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional cooperation — cooperates with operations and maintenance teams during PPE supply and equipment verification activities to avoid workflow disruption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Joint inspection work — partners with industrial hygienists, engineers, or safety officers on multi-discipline site assessments, contributing technical documentation while integrating others' findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Labor-management liaison — facilitates collaborative dialogue between workers and management during refusal-to-work investigations to reach mutually acceptable safety resolutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Agency coordination — works alongside regulatory agency inspectors during formal site reviews, providing documentation and site access while representing organizational interests professionally Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training co-facilitation — collaborates with subject matter experts such as equipment vendors or industrial hygienists to co-develop and deliver technically accurate safety training programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Incident response teamwork — functions as an effective member of multi-disciplinary incident investigation teams, integrating safety technical findings with operational and HR perspectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-organizational safety networks — builds and sustains collaborative relationships with peer safety professionals across industry groups to share emerging hazard intelligence and best practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Collaborative program design — leads multi-stakeholder teams including workers, supervisors, engineers, and external consultants in designing comprehensive safety management system improvements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Honest reporting — records inspection findings accurately without minimizing hazard severity to avoid conflict with supervisors or site managers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Procedural integrity — follows established safety inspection protocols consistently even when time pressure or workload creates incentive to shortcut documentation requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Worker advocacy — upholds worker rights during refusal-to-work evaluations by applying regulatory standards impartially regardless of organizational pressure to rule in management's favor Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality discipline — protects sensitive occupational health and incident data in compliance with legal and ethical standards when maintaining environmental records Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Professional accountability — accepts responsibility for errors in hazard assessments or documentation and initiates corrective action proactively rather than concealing mistakes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical consultation — provides safety consultation advice to client organizations based on sound technical judgment, disclosing limitations of findings without overstating certainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory compliance fidelity — maintains full compliance with mandatory reporting timelines and recordkeeping requirements even when organizational culture discourages transparency with regulators Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical culture modeling — demonstrates and reinforces organizational integrity standards by publicly recognizing honest hazard reporting and constructively addressing instances of safety data manipulation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Principled expertise — maintains technical honesty when providing expert consultation or testimony, resisting pressure to adjust findings to match desired organizational or legal outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternative control ideas — suggests novel engineering or administrative control approaches to a known hazard when standard solutions are unavailable or impractical Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Instructional adaptation — modifies an existing safety training exercise to better illustrate a specific hazard for a workforce with limited literacy or technical background Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Inspection method innovation — adapts testing protocols for environmental hazards such as radiation or biological exposure when standard sampling equipment is unavailable or site conditions limit access Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training content development — creates original instructional materials for green job safety topics such as wind turbine fall protection that are not covered by existing commercial training packages Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Hazard control design — develops creative hierarchy-of-controls solutions for complex or novel hazard scenarios that combine elimination, substitution, and administrative measures in non-standard configurations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Program customization — designs site-specific safety management programs for organizations with unique operational contexts where off-the-shelf frameworks are insufficient Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Communication format innovation — creates visual, digital, or interactive safety communication tools that increase worker engagement with hazard awareness beyond traditional signage or briefings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Emerging hazard anticipation — develops proactive safety assessment frameworks for new technologies or work processes before regulatory guidance exists, drawing on analogous risk models and scientific literature Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. System redesign creativity — generates innovative organizational safety management architectures that integrate monitoring technology, behavioral science, and regulatory compliance into unified, adaptive programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — accepts corrective feedback on inspection technique or report quality from senior technicians without defensiveness and applies changes in the next assignment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory learning commitment — treats gaps in regulatory knowledge revealed during initial inspections as learning opportunities rather than sources of embarrassment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Complexity seeking — voluntarily takes on more complex hazard testing assignments such as multi-agent chemical exposure scenarios to accelerate technical skill development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Incident learning — extracts actionable technical lessons from safety incidents or near-misses in which personal inspection work played a role, documenting insights for future application Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Certification pursuit — actively pursues relevant professional development such as industrial hygiene certifications or updated OSHA training to expand occupational competency beyond minimum job requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive performance — maintains effort and accuracy when inspections involve unfamiliar hazard categories or new regulatory frameworks, treating the challenge as a development opportunity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer learning engagement — seeks out knowledge from industrial hygienists, engineers, and experienced safety officers to continuously refine hazard assessment methodology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Continuous improvement modeling — publicly documents personal learning from professional setbacks such as a failed audit or contested finding and uses the experience to strengthen team-wide inspection practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Innovation through persistence — sustains effort over extended timelines to develop new safety assessment approaches for emerging occupational hazards, iterating through multiple failed prototypes before producing a viable solution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Present-moment inspection focus — maintains sustained attention on physical worksite conditions during inspections rather than mentally completing paperwork or planning subsequent tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional awareness — recognizes personal stress responses when confronting workers about safety violations and pauses before responding to de-escalate potential conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Attentional discipline — sustains focused environmental monitoring during extended and repetitive noise or chemical sampling tasks where attention fatigue creates missed-detection risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Situational awareness — maintains continuous awareness of changing worksite conditions during inspections in active operational environments such as construction or manufacturing floors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intentional communication — approaches difficult conversations with workers or managers about safety non-compliance with deliberate tone regulation and purpose-driven framing rather than reactive confrontation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress management under urgency — applies structured cognitive pause techniques before making high-stakes judgment calls such as worksite shutdown determinations in ambiguous hazard situations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Workload awareness — monitors personal cognitive load across concurrent inspection and documentation tasks, proactively restructuring work to prevent error-inducing overload Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful leadership presence — models intentional, non-reactive engagement during high-tension incidents such as serious injury investigations, stabilizing team function through composed and deliberate leadership behavior Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational attention culture — introduces mindfulness-based situational awareness practices into safety training curricula to reduce worker attentional lapses in high-hazard task environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Inspection persistence — completes required hazard testing in physically demanding environments such as extreme heat, confined spaces, or high-noise areas without abandoning the task prematurely Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict tolerance — maintains professional composure when workers or supervisors resist safety inspection findings or challenge corrective recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sustained documentation discipline — maintains accuracy and completeness of environmental records over extended compliance periods even when organizational support for safety functions is inadequate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Unpopular enforcement — upholds safety standards and issues findings against operations-driven pressure to clear a worksite when hazard evidence warrants continued restriction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Extended incident response — sustains effective technical performance across prolonged incident investigations involving regulatory scrutiny, organizational tension, and evidentiary complexity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Repeated adversity navigation — continues performing thorough inspections and producing objective findings after organizational pushback on prior reports without reducing rigor or scope Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Uncertainty tolerance — makes defensible safety determinations in hazard scenarios with incomplete data, sustaining professional confidence without demanding certainty before acting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Principled resilience — maintains technical and ethical standards in safety consultation work when client organizations persistently resist findings, continuing to provide accurate counsel without capitulating to organizational pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis endurance leadership — leads organizational safety response during extended high-severity events such as multi-week contamination investigations, sustaining team morale and technical rigor under prolonged stress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
  2. Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
  3. 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.
  4. Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
  5. Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
  6. Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.
  7. Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.
  8. Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
CIP education codes
15.070526.100651.091651.220251.220651.2213

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