Product Safety Engineers - 17-2111.03

O*NET-SOC Description

Develop and conduct tests to evaluate product safety levels and recommend measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Product-Safety Engineer

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

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Tasks

  • Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
  • Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
  • Investigate causes of accidents, injuries, or illnesses related to product usage in order to develop solutions to minimize or prevent recurrence.
  • Participate in preparation of product usage and precautionary label instructions.
  • Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
  • Report accident investigation findings.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise clients regarding engineering problems
  • analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
  • analyze engineering design problems
  • analyze existing evidence or facts
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • communicate technical information
  • develop safety regulations
  • evaluate engineering data
  • evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
  • evaluate product design
  • evaluate tool designs
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • interpret employee's medical evaluations
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • prepare safety reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
  • resolve engineering or science problems
  • test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
  • understand engineering data or reports
  • use chemical testing or analysis procedures
  • use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
  • use technical regulations for engineering problems