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Job Description

Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2111.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Industrial Safety and Health Engineers”.

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Tasks for “Risk Prevention Engineer”

Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met.
Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.
Install safety devices on machinery, or direct device installation.
Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
Plan and conduct industrial hygiene research.
Check floors of plants to ensure that they are strong enough to support heavy machinery.
Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.
Maintain liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.
Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.
Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety, such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.
Design and build safety equipment.
Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes.
Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
Confer with medical professionals to assess health risks and to develop ways to manage health issues and concerns.
Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
Write and revise safety regulations and codes.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.

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