Safety Inspectors

Tasks

There are many tasks done by safety inspectors. A few are listed below:

• 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

Specific occupations

• Safety Inspector
• Boilers and Pressure Vessels Inspector
• Gas Examiner
• Lifts and Cranes Inspector
• Mines Inspector
• Occupational Health and Safety Inspector