Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
O*NET-SOC code
19-5012.00

Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.

  • Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08

    Moderate· relative

    LowFour relative bandsVery high

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)

    831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band

    Source dataset (XLSX download)

  • Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03

    0.000

    0.000Range of values carried here0.745
    Scale, basis and source

    Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Mapped onto O*NET tasks

    Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value

    Source dataset (CSV download)

  • Data source: ILOPublished: 2025

    0.24

    0.09Range of values carried here0.70

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published

    Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

26 rated tasks · 18 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (69.2%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

  • Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
  • All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
Source
OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release
gh-main-0471612
License
MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI

Tasks of O*NET-SOC 2010 occupation 29-9012.00 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians, linked to this occupation by the O*NET-SOC 2010 to 2019 crosswalk

Task (O*NET 20.1)Claude.aiRaw / share %
Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.

29-9012.00

0.006958.2
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.

29-9012.00

0.002622.0
Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.

29-9012.00

0.002319.8
Not observed on any surface — 23 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
—0
Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
—0
Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
—0
Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
—0
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.
—0
Plan emergency response drills.
—0
Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.
—0
Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
—0
Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
—0
Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
—0
Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.
—0
Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.
—0
Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
—0
Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.
—0
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.
—0
Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.
—0
Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.
—0
Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.
—0
Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.
—0
Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers.
—0
Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites.
—0
Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.
—0
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.
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Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (26)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)Type
Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.Core
Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.Core
Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.Core
Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.Core
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.Core
Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.Core
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.Core
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.Core
Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.Core
Plan emergency response drills.Core
Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.Core
Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.Core
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.Core
Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.Core
Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.Core
Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.Core
Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.Core
Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.Core
Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.Core
Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.Supplemental
Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.Supplemental
Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.Supplemental
Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.Supplemental
Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers.Supplemental
Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites.Supplemental
Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.Supplemental

Occupation information

Employment outlook (BLS)

Employment, 2025
31K
Projected employment, 2035
37K
Change (2025–35)
+19.4%
Median annual wage, 2025
$61,560
Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO codeKSCO titleRelationStatus
23642산업환경 관리원This occupation is broaderreviewed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

  • ISCO-08 3257Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates

The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.

Environmental and occupational health inspectors and associates investigate the implementation of rules and regulations relating to environmental factors that may affect human health, safety in the workplace, and safety of processes for the production of goods and services. They may implement and evaluate programmes to restore or improve safety and sanitary conditions under the supervision of a health professional.

Tasks

  • (a) advising employers’ and workers’ representatives on the implementation of government and other rules and regulations concerning occupational safety and the working environment;
  • (b) inspecting places of work to ensure that the working environment, machinery and equipment conform to government and other rules, regulations and standards related to sanitation and/or occupational and environmental health and safety;
  • (c) giving advice on environmental sanitary problems and techniques;
  • (d) inspecting places of work and, by interviews, observations and other means, obtaining information about work practices and accidents to determine compliance with safety rules and regulations;
  • (e) inspecting areas of production, processing, transport, handling, storage and sale of products to ensure conformity with government and other rules, regulations and standards;
  • (f) advising enterprises and the general public on the implementation of government and other rules and regulations concerning hygiene, sanitation, purity and grading of primary products, food, drugs, cosmetics and similar goods;
  • (g) inspecting establishments to ensure that they conform to government and other rules and regulations concerning emission of pollutants and disposal of dangerous wastes;
  • (h) initiating action to maintain or improve hygiene and prevent pollution of water, air, food or soil;
  • (i) promoting preventive and corrective measures such as control of disease carrying organisms and of harmful substances in the air, hygienic food handling, proper disposal of waste and cleaning of public places;
  • (j) estimating quantities and costs of materials and labour required for health, safety and sanitation remediation projects;

Example occupations

Food sanitation and safety inspector · Health inspector · Occupational health and safety inspector · Pollution inspector · Production safety inspector · Sanitarian · Sanitary inspector

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

  • construction safety inspectorESCO 3112.2This occupation is broader

    Construction safety inspectors monitor construction sites and their conformity to health and safety regulations. They perform inspections, identify safety hazards and report on their findings.

  • health and safety officerESCO 2263.3This occupation is broader

    Health and safety officers execute plans for the improvement of work environments and cultures. They assess risks and interview employees to ensure the work environment is compliant with health and safety rules, as well as ensuring the interaction within the workplace occurs in a positive and productive manner. If employed in a healthcare facility the health and safety officer has to investigate infections spreading across a facility and advice all employees how to combat and prevent infections. Furthermore health physics is applied at facilities where people are exposed to ionizing radiation such as nuclear power plants and research institutions.

  • mine safety officerESCO 3117.4This occupation is broader

    Mine safety officers oversee health and safety systems at mining operations. They report workplace accidents, compile accident statistics, estimate risks to employee safety and health, and suggest solutions or new measurements and techniques.

  • transport health and safety inspectorESCO 3257.6This occupation is broader

    Transport health and safety inspectors are responsible for maintaining safety standards, reducing risk to company, staff and customers and achieving industry standards. They evaluate existing security systems to determine potential risks in all transport sectors such as road and sea transport, and develop policies and procedures that minimise the risk to properties, employees and computer systems.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.

France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME codeROME title (French)Relation
H1303Technicien / Technicienne en Hygiène, Sécurité, Environnement industriel (HSE)Overlapping, not the sameprovisional
H1308Animateur / Animatrice en Hygiène Sécurité Environnement (HSE)Overlapping, not the sameprovisional
F1204Animateur / Animatrice QSE - Qualité Sécurité Environnement BTPRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: fr-direct v1)

Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 codeCNO-11 title (Spanish)Relation
3326Técnicos en prevención de riesgos laborales y salud ambientalThis occupation is narrower

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: es-direct v1)

Germany classification links (KldB)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

KldB codeKldB title (German)Relation
53123Berufe in Arbeitssicherheit und Sicherheitstechnik - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenThis occupation is narrower
53122Berufe in Arbeitssicherheit und Sicherheitstechnik - fachlich ausgerichtete TätigkeitenRelated, not a match
53313Berufe in der Gewerbeaufsicht - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenRelated, not a match
81183Medizinische Fachangestellte (sonstige spezifische Tätigkeitsangabe) - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: de-direct v1)

Japan classification links (JSCO)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

JSCO codeJSCO title (Japanese)Relation
119その他の技術者This occupation is narrower
159他に分類されない保健医療従事者Related, not a match

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: jp-direct v1)

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