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825A Safety Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Safety Technician helps a Safety Officer or Safety Manager implement occupational health, traffic safety, and recreational and off duty safety programs. The technician identifies and evaluates hazards, maintains records and hazard abatement documentation, prepares safety and mishap reports, assists with investigations, conducts training, and distributes program information through the chain of command.

Core Skills

  • workplace hazard identification
  • occupational safety inspections
  • hazard abatement tracking
  • mishap report preparation
  • incident investigation support
  • safety training coordination
  • safety recordkeeping
  • workplace monitoring
  • regulatory compliance

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • SAP software

Civilian Career Paths

  • Emergency Management
  • Public Health
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Training and Education

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Career Growth

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)

What the Work Involves

  • Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
  • Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
  • Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
  • 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.

Related Occupations

  • Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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