Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
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 181 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 69% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
AI could do much of this on its own
Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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