Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation,
chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection
or respirators.
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.
Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
Plan emergency response drills.
Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of
environmental contaminant analyses.
Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment,
ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and
safety standards.
Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.
Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or
illness are job-related.
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.
Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper
working order.
Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities
performed.

Review records or reports concerning laboratory results, staffing, floor plans, fire
inspections, or sanitation to gather information for the development or
enforcement of safety activities.
Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application
of safety principles, practices, or techniques.
Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such
proceedings when necessary.
Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable
diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.
Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.
Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air
quality standards are met.
Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked
to green practices.
Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used
at green building sites.
Educate the public about health issues or enforce health legislation to prevent
disease, to promote health, or to help people understand health protection
procedures and regulations.
Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing
requirements.
Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health
standards or programs.
Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to
green building standards alters risks to workers.