Under general 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.
Employees in this class perform independent technical duties and may supervise and train safety inspection staff.
Conducts physical inspections of all industry 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 state 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. Recommends measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials. Performs follow-up investigations to determine if corrective action has been taken. Serves as witness in hearings resulting from investigations. Explains inspection procedures and areas of possible violations to employees and managers. Reviews OSHA reports from other OSHA Officers for accuracy and compliance with established procedures and makes recommendations for approval of reports. Consults with management and employee representatives in a wide variety of industries, industrial associations, state and local governments on the standards, provisions and requirements of the Act and subsequent amendments. Researches proposed variances in standards by on-site investigations of problem areas and conferences with employers and employees. Develops employee safety programs. Suggests topics for safety training. Gathers and organizes material for presentations. Develops and conducts safety training intended to reduce and bring awareness to safety hazards. Monitors and reports employee injuries and makes recommendations on preventative measures. Conducts job-site safety audits. Develops agency and employee safety programs.
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 occupational health and safety hazards. Knowledge of the methods, practices and equipment used to correct unsafe conditions involving machine operations, building construction and unsanitary working conditions in chemical plants, foundries, paper mills, etc. Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, rules and regulations and to interpret these laws and policies to employers. Ability to lead and advise subordinate staff members. Ability to provide consultative services on occupational safety and health. Ability to prepare written documentation of field research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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.