Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 0 of 22 tasks
No task in this role passes the screen.
Does not pass
Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 12.3% of the role's time · $1.4B
Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 11.0% of the role's time · $1.2B
Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
physical work, outside the screen · 8.2% of the role's time · $920M
Write reports.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.3% of the role's time · $704M · waiting on a check
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
physical work, outside the screen · 6.0% of the role's time · $666M
Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.8% of the role's time · $651M
Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.3% of the role's time · $593M
Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.1% of the role's time · $575M
Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.8% of the role's time · $541M
Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and develop materials for these presentations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $531M
Analyze incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, accidents, or other hazards.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.5% of the role's time · $508M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.2% of the role's time · $473M
Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.5% of the role's time · $394M
Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $364M
Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $353M
Maintain inventories of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 2.7% of the role's time · $303M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.6% of the role's time · $288M
Collect samples of hazardous materials or arrange for sample collection.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $266M
Develop or maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $149M
Conduct audits at hazardous waste sites or industrial sites or participate in hazardous waste site investigations.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $138M
Perform laboratory analyses or physical inspections of samples to detect disease or to assess purity or cleanliness.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $97.8M
Prepare hazardous, radioactive, or mixed waste samples for transportation or storage by treating, compacting, packaging, and labeling them.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $68.7M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 7450 | $755M | $0 | $0 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 8080 | $700M | $0 | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 8610 | $697M | $0 | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 5550 | $577M | $0 | $0 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 5130 | $482M | $0 | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 6220 | $482M | $0 | $0 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 4340 | $393M | $0 | $0 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 3470 | $328M | $0 | $0 |
| Utility System Construction | 3620 | $314M | $0 | $0 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 3380 | $284M | $0 | $0 |