Marg Career Library - Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Overview:

Collect data on work conditions so that occupational health and safety experts can analyse it. Implement and evaluate strategies to protect workers from chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.

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Career Path:

Career Path

Typically need a high school diploma or equivalent.

Top Colleges:

Top Colleges

Indian Institute of Toxicological Research, Lucknow
All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Calcutta
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai
Institute of Science, Training and Advanced Research and
Mahatma Gandhi Labor Institute, Ahmedabad
Central Labor Institute, Mumbai

Job Opportunities:

Job Opportunities

Health And Safety Coordinator.
Health And Safety Advisor.
Construction and Building Inspectors
Health And Safety Manager.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians.
Health And Safety Consultant.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare documentation for use in legal proceedings and, if necessary, testify in such processes.
When a worker refuses to work because he or she believes there is a risk of injury, evaluate the issue or make a decision.
To design health standards or programmes, consult with schools, state agencies, or community groups.
To ensure compliance with licencing rules, examine credentials, licences, or permits.
Prepare for emergency situations by practising drills.
To assess whether newly installed HVAC systems meet indoor air quality regulations, test or balance them.
Consult with organisations or agencies on how to use safety ideas, methods, or strategies in the workplace.