ANZSCO 312611

Safety Inspector

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.

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Main tasks

  • 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

Specialisations

Boilers and Pressure Vessels InspectorGas InspectorLifts and Cranes InspectorMines InspectorWork Health and Safety Inspector

Registration & licensing

Registration or licensing may be required.

State nomination

6 state(s) nominate Safety Inspector for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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