According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise. | 96% |
| Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples. | 91% |
| Maintain all required environmental records and documentation. | 89% |
| Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment. | 88% |
| 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. | 86% |
| Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related. | 86% |
| Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses. | 86% |
| Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators. | 86% |
| 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. | 83% |
| Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists. | 80% |
| Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion. | 80% |
| Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order. | 80% |
| 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. | 77% |
| Plan emergency response drills. | 75% |
| Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary. | 74% |
| Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques. | 74% |
| 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. | 72% |
| Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met. | 72% |
| Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations. | 70% |
| Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. | 70% |
| Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites. | 69% |
| Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed. | 68% |
| Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices. | 67% |
| Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs. | 60% |
| Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites. | 55% |
| Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers. | 52% |
