Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
B22A experience investigating accidents, identifying workplace hazards, and recommending preventive measures directly overlaps with civilian occupational safety inspections and accident prevention.
How to prepare: Prepare a sample civilian workplace inspection report linking hazards to applicable safety regulations and recommended corrective actions. Specialists typically need a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related field, and some employers prefer prior experience in their industry.
What the civilian work involves
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- 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.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint