SAFETY SPECIALISTS (BIOTECHNOLOGY: QUALITY SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1996
THE JOB 
Safety Specialists develop, implement, and monitor industrial safety programs. They inspect plant areas on a regular basis to ensure compliance with federal and state occupational and safety regulations. They evaluate equipment and raw materials for safety and monitor and perform tests to determine employee exposure to toxic materials, noise and other hazards. Safety Specialists may be responsible for providing employee training in hazardous waste collection and disposal.
COMPENSATION
$20,000 to $36,000 per year
REQUIREMENTS
Skills/Knowledge
-- Thorough understanding of federal and state industrial safety
regulations and industry and professional standards.
-- Good organization and oral, written, and computer communication skills.
-- Ability to accurately document and report test results and to take
appropriate corrective action.
Training/Requirements
-- BS degree or equivalent.
-- Possess up to two years of related experience.
DOT:
Safety Inspector, 168.264-014
OES:
Compliance Officers and Enforcement Inspectors--except Construction, 219100
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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