Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety

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Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.88
Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.84
Evaluate product designs for safety.83
Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.82
Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.82
Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.82
Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.81
Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.81
Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.77
Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety, such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.74
Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met.73
Participate in preparation of product usage and precautionary label instructions.72

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Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.70
Provide expert testimony in litigation cases.70
Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.70
Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.70
Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes.69
Develop industry standards of product safety.65
Maintain liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.65
Plan and conduct industrial hygiene research.61
Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.59
Write and revise safety regulations and codes.58
Design and build safety equipment.58
Confer with medical professionals to assess health risks and to develop ways to manage health issues and concerns.57
Check floors of plants to ensure that they are strong enough to support heavy machinery.50
Inspect facilities, machinery, or safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.—
Install safety devices on machinery or direct device installation.—

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Reading Comprehension75
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening69
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking69
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Writing69
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving66
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making66
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Speaking66
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Systems Analysis66
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation63
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Instructing60
Teaching others how to do something.
Monitoring60
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Learning56
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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Learning Strategies56
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Service Orientation53
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness53
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Time Management53
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Coordination50
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Negotiation50
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Persuasion50
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Mathematics47
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Management of Personnel Resources41
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Operations Monitoring41
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis41
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Science38
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Operation and Control31
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Troubleshooting25
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Management of Financial Resources22
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources22
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Programming22
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Technology Design22
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Operations Analysis19
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection0
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

English Language72
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Engineering and Technology71
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Administration and Management68
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service68
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and Security68
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Law and Government67
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Education and Training64
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Mechanical64
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Mathematics62
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Chemistry61
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Design60
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Production and Processing59
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

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Administrative55
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Physics55
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Building and Construction53
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Psychology52
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Computers and Electronics51
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Personnel and Human Resources51
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Biology47
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Communications and Media43
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Transportation43
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Sales and Marketing39
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Economics and Accounting38
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sociology and Anthropology35
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Telecommunications32
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Geography30
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Medicine and Dentistry29
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Therapy and Counseling28
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Foreign Language24
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
History and Archeology20
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Food Production19
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Philosophy and Theology19
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Fine Arts6
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Inductive Reasoning78
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Deductive Reasoning75
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression72
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity72
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Written Comprehension72
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Speech Clarity66
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Written Expression66
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Category Flexibility63
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Fluency of Ideas63
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Near Vision63
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Speech Recognition63
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

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Far Vision60
The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure60
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Information Ordering60
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Originality60
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Selective Attention60
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Perceptual Speed50
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Visual Color Discrimination50
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Visualization47
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Hearing Sensitivity44
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Speed of Closure44
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Time Sharing44
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Mathematical Reasoning41
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Auditory Attention38
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Number Facility38
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Memorization35
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Depth Perception28
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Spatial Orientation25
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Glare Sensitivity22
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Gross Body Equilibrium22
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Night Vision22
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision22
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Reaction Time22
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation22
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization22
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Trunk Strength22
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Wrist-Finger Speed22
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Control Precision19
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Multilimb Coordination19
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Static Strength19
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Arm-Hand Steadiness16
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Explosive Strength16
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Extent Flexibility16
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Gross Body Coordination16
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Rate Control16
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Stamina16
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Dynamic Strength13
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Dynamic Flexibility3
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Finger Dexterity3
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Speed of Limb Movement3
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Manual Dexterity0
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards88
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Getting Information85
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates82
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems82
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials80
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Documenting/Recording Information77
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events77
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work76
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others75
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Training and Teaching Others75
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge75
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Analyzing Data or Information74
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

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Processing Information74
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others74
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Working with Computers72
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships71
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization70
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings69
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Coaching and Developing Others65
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Thinking Creatively64
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Developing Objectives and Strategies63
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information62
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates62
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People62
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others61
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Scheduling Work and Activities60
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Developing and Building Teams59
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others57
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Performing Administrative Activities57
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Selling or Influencing Others54
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Assisting and Caring for Others50
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources49
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment42
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Performing General Physical Activities42
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment41
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Handling and Moving Objects37
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Staffing Organizational Units36
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public34
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Controlling Machines and Processes33
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment26
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment25
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Cautiousness91
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Attention to Detail89
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability87
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Integrity79
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Intellectual Curiosity73
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Achievement Orientation68
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Perseverance66
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Stress Tolerance66
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Adaptability62
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Cooperation61
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Initiative60
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Self-Confidence59
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.

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Self-Control59
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Innovation53
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Leadership Orientation52
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Sincerity46
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Tolerance for Ambiguity45
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Social Orientation38
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Empathy29
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Optimism25
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Humility24
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Investigative77
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Realistic73
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional61
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Enterprising21
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Social20
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Artistic1
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

E-Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
Telephone Conversations
Duration of Typical Work Week
Contact With Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Freedom to Make Decisions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
Health and Safety of Other Workers
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

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Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Written Letters and Memos
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
Consequence of Error
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Level of Competition
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
Public Speaking
Physical Proximity
Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Standing
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking or Running
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Work Schedules
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

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Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Analytical or scientific software
Computational fluid dynamics CFD software, Root cause analysis software, The MathWorks MATLAB, Virtual interaction simulator software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Compliance software
Fire safety inspection and testing software, Material safety data sheet MSDS software, Safety integrity level SIL software, Safety, health, and environmental management software
Development environment software
Eclipse IDE, Microsoft Visual Basic, National Instruments LabVIEW, Software libraries
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD, Electronic design automation EDA software, Mathsoft Mathcad, Roof support design software
Data base user interface and query software
Anthropometric databases, Incident tracking software, Microsoft Access, Reliability information software
Document management software
Microsoft SharePoint, Records management software
Object or component oriented development software
C++, Python
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Graphics or photo imaging software
Microsoft Visio
Computer based training software
Hazardous waste operations and emergency response standard HAZWOPER training software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software
License management software
Permit administration software
Video creation and editing software
Multimedia video analysis software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Operating system software
Linux
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Map creation software
Geological mapping software
Project management software
Microsoft Project
Web platform development software
Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Investigate safety of work environment.
Research product safety.
Advise others on health and safety issues.
Teach safety standards or environmental compliance methods.
Update technical knowledge.
Document design or operational test results.
Maintain operational records or records systems.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
Prepare procedural documents.
Test facilities for environmental hazards.
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

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Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
Design industrial equipment.
Fabricate devices or components.
Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
Direct installation activities.
Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Install safety or support equipment.
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology