OSH Inspector (225-616)

An Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Inspector plays a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety and compliance with occupational health regulations. This professional is responsible for conducting inspections, audits, and evaluations of various workplace environments to identify potential hazards and ensure adherence to safety standards. The OSH Inspector collaborates with management teams to implement corrective actions and promote workplace safety culture. They are experts in understanding safety laws, OSHA regulations, and best practices in risk management. With an eye for detail and strong analytical skills, the OSH Inspector helps to minimize risks and prevent accidents or injuries, thus safeguarding the well-being of employees.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of workplaces to identify safety hazards and risks.
• Evaluate workplace compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports that outline findings and recommendations.
• Advise management on the implementation of corrective actions to address identified risks.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and complaints to determine root causes.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to enhance workplace safety awareness.
• Monitor the effectiveness of safety measures and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Collaborate with government agencies during regulatory compliance audits and inspections.
• Stay updated on new regulations, policies, and procedures affecting occupational safety.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of all safety audits and inspections.
• Provide expert guidance to leadership on best practices in workplace safety management.
• Engage with employees to establish a proactive safety and health culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification as a Safety Professional or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in occupational health and safety inspections.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and other relevant safety laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify potential safety risks.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed reports and effectively communicate findings.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple inspection tasks simultaneously.