Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 1,913 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 62% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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