What Skills Does a Construction Site Safety Technician Need?

Construction site safety technicians oversee protective safety procedures, inspections and training for construction projects. 

Safety technicians are an important part of any job site and must have an attentive eye and good communications skills. 

What are some of the skills and interests a construction site safety technician should have to set them up for success? 

• Being Indoors: Safety technicians primarily work inside, including office work. 

• Computers and Technology: Safety technicians work with technology frequently in their job. 

• Detail-Oriented: Precision is important as a safety technician.  

• Leadership: Being a leader and taking responsibility is a key part of a safety technician’s role. 

• Troubleshooting: Safety technicians often need to troubleshoot to identify problems and find solutions. 

To learn more about careers as a safety technician, check out our construction site safety technician career page.