Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (5%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 12 (57%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 8 (38%)

• Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and develop materials for these presentations.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, accidents, or other hazards.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Maintain inventories of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop or maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Perform laboratory analyses or physical inspections of samples to detect disease or to assess purity or cleanliness.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Collect samples of hazardous materials or arrange for sample collection.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Conduct audits at hazardous waste sites or industrial sites or participate in hazardous waste site investigations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Prepare hazardous, radioactive, or mixed waste samples for transportation or storage by treating, compacting, packaging, and labeling them.Little or no AI speed-up · core task