Air Force AFSC · Support
1S0X1 Safety
Overview
A Safety specialist evaluates, inspects, and surveys areas across an Air Force base to identify and eliminate potential mishaps. The specialist trains Airmen and their families on safety precautions and enforces safety rules to help prevent accidents.
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Skill levels: 1S011 helper · 1S031 apprentice · 1S051 journeyman · 1S071 craftsman
Core Skills
- risk assessment and hazard analysis
- safety program management
- incident investigation and root cause analysis
- OSHA and safety standards compliance
- safety inspections and audits
- data collection and trend analysis
- training development and delivery
- report writing and documentation
- policy development and enforcement
- continuous improvement and corrective actions
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Project Management
- Training and Education
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)
Also Common
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
What the Work Involves
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
- Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Related Occupations
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 1S0X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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