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Safety on the job is no accident;

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occupational health and safety specialists

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and technicians keep workplaces

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as accident-free as possible,

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by looking for safer, healthier,

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and more efficient work practices.

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Occupational health and safety specialists

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inspect workplaces to ensure they meet safety

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and environmental regulations.

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They examine factors such as lighting,

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ventilation, and whether materials are stored

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or disposed of correctly.

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Occupational health and safety technicians

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work with specialists

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to conduct tests and measure hazards.

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They may perform checks to make sure

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workers are using required protective gear,

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such as masks and hardhats.

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After a workplace accident or injury occurs,

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occupational health and safety specialists

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and technicians investigate potential causes

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and plan how to prevent future events.

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They may develop training programs

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to correct risky conditions,

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and coordinate rehabilitation

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for injured employees.

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Occupational health and safety specialists

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and technicians generally work full time,

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and travel from their offices or factories

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to conduct fieldwork.

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They use gloves, respirators, and other gear

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to minimize exposure to hazards.

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In emergencies,

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they work weekends and irregular hours.

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Occupational health and safety specialists

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typically need a bachelor’s degree

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in occupational health and safety

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or a related field,

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while technicians typically enter the field

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through on-the-job training,

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or a related associate’s degree or certificate.