Typical Tasks:

1. Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
2. Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
3. Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
4. Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
5. Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.