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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Public Safety and Security79
2.Education and Training75
3.English Language71
4.Law and Government68
Engineering and Technology68
6.Building and Construction67
7.Customer and Personal Service66
8.Mathematics62
9.Psychology56
Mechanical56
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
79
67
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
75
80
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
71
60
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
68
56
Register to vote in a national electionPrepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new houseServe as a judge in a federal court
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
68
62
Install a door lockDesign a more stable grocery cartPlan for the impact of weather in designing a bridge
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
67
64
Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a houseFix a plumbing leak in the ceilingBuild a high-rise office tower
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
66
69
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
62
62
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
56
57
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
56
59
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine