Safety Inspectors

What the job involves

• Examining equipment specifications, and inspecting and testing machines, equipment and clothing to ensure compliance with safety standards and serviceability
• Inspecting factories and other work sites to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations
• Observing workers to ensure protective devices are being utilised according to regulations and that combustible and other hazardous materials are used and stored in accordance with approved procedures
• Conducting tests in work areas to detect toxic fumes, explosive gas-air mixtures and other work hazards
• Ensuring fire prevention equipment and other safety supplies, such as first aid kits, stretchers and blankets, conform to standards
• Assisting in conducting safety meetings and campaigns, and organising training in general safety principles in keeping with regulations
• Advising organisations on ways to comply with occupational health and safety legislative requirements
• Investigating incidents and fatalities, to determine causes and to collect evidence of non-compliance with occupational health and safety legislation

Key values of workers in Safety Inspectors

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Safety Inspectors

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.