Occupational-safety-and-health Inspector
Overall rating: (N/A)
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Inspects places of employment to detect unasfe or unhealthy
working conditions: Inspects work environment, machinery, and
equipment in establishments and other work sites for conformance
with governmental standards according to procedure or in
response to complaint or accident.
Interviews supervisors and
employees to obtain facts about work practice or accident.
Rates
unsafe condition according to factors, such as severity of
potential injury, likelihood of recurrence, employers' accident
record, and evidence of voluntary compliance. Observes employees
at work to determine compliance with safety precautions and
safety equipment used. Orders suspension of activity posing
threat to wrokers. Writes new safety order proposal designed to
portect workers from work methods, processes, or other hazard
not previously covered, using knowledge of safety-engineering
practices, available protective devices, safety testing, and
occupational safety and health standards. Discusses reason for
inspection and penalty rating system with employer. Reviews log
of reportable accidents and preventive actions taekn to
determine employers' attitude toward compliance with
regulations.
Documents findings and code sections violated.
Interprets applicable laws and regulations to advise employer on
legal requirements. May specialzie in inspection of specific
machine, apparatus, or device. May specialize in inspection of
speciifc industry, such as construction, manufacturing, mining,
petroleum, or transportation. May testify in legal proceedings.
May photograph work environment suspected of endangering workers
to provide evidence in legal proceedings.
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Occupational-Safety-And-Health Inspector
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