Under direct supervision inspects retail, wholesale, commercial and industrial facilities, state government facilities and equipment and/or construction sites, vehicle and equipment incidents and employee accidents to determine compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Promotes safety programs to reduce industrial accidents.
This is the entry-level class for employees conducting occupational safety inspections.
Conducts physical inspections of industrial or agency facilities to detect safety hazards in buildings, machinery and related equipment and to determine the manner in which work operations are performed. Interviews employees to determine if violations of labor, safety or health laws exist which were not detected through physical inspections. Confers with managers or safety directors upon completion of inspections and cites violations of safety laws. Investigates employee injuries and vehicle/equipment incidents. Submits inspection reports to the supervising inspector indicating the violations found and the recommendations made for the correction of violations. Performs follow-up investigations to determine if corrective action has been taken. Serves as witness in hearings resulting from investigations. Develops agency and employee safety programs. Monitors and reports employee injuries and makes recommendations on preventative measures. Conducts job-site safety audits. Conducts safety training intended to reduce and bring awareness to safety hazards.
Knowledge of the operations and equipment used in industrial or agency facilities to which assigned. Knowledge of applicable safety rules, regulations and laws. Knowledge of applicable safety principles, methods, standards and techniques used to correct unsafe working conditions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, rules and regulations and to interpret these laws and policies to employers. Ability to prepare written documentation of field research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
A high school diploma and experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene programs. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.