Safety Inspector: OSCA 312234

Inspects machines, equipment, working conditions and public places to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations in relation to work health and safety.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Examines equipment specifications, and inspects and tests machines, equipment and clothing to monitor and enforce compliance with safety standards and serviceability
• Inspects factories and other work sites to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations
• Investigates workplace accidents, incidents and complaints related to workplace health and safety
• Assists in conducting safety meetings and campaigns, and organising training in general safety principles, in keeping with regulations
• Advises organisations on ways to comply with work health and safety legislative and regulatory requirements
• May issue notices to enforce immediate compliance under work health and safety legislation and if necessary, impose penalties or recommend prosecutions for breaches