Safety and Health Compliance Inspector, PN 20050813

Job Duties

Position Description:

Operates state vehicle to travel to & independently conduct health, safety & fire inspections of all ODOT district county facilities, jobsites & equipment that vary from serious high hazard processes to low-risk practices to determine compliance with state &/or federal laws (e.g., Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)), safety standards governing occupational health & safety of employees; utilizes computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Origami) to complete & document Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis (JSA/JHA) identifying job hazards, establishes corrective action(s), & conducts follow-up inspections; reviews storage of hazardous waste materials & chemicals, safety data sheets, container labeling, chemical inventory & hygiene plan; performs walking inspections of jobsites (i.e., bridges, roadways, buildings, & work zones), observes workers for use of prescribed safety apparel; makes recommendations while on jobsite to protect workers from hazardous work methods, processes, & materials; addresses unsafe worksite behavior & imminently dangerous situations with employee & supervisor; inspects machinery for existence of properly installed safety devices; conducts or recommends testing of work areas when needed to determine existence of toxic materials/hazardous conditions; performs annual inspection of fall protection equipment, inspects trench/excavation jobsites to comply with state & federal safety standards; reviews work zone/traffic control setup for compliance with Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD).

Trains &/or leads lower-level safety & health inspectors; explains proper procedures & inspection & investigation techniques. Serves on various safety-related committees (e.g., District Joint Health & Safety Committee) & educates various safety advocates (e.g., District Partner Program) on proper inspection techniques. Uses computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) to a ssist with &/or conduct various safety-related presentations & trainings (e.g., New Hire Orientation, Flagging, First Aid/CPR/AED, Emergency Action Plan (ASAP), District Safety Meetings) at various district facilities & assists developing content for safety education materials; explains safe operating procedures, existing state & federal safety regulations through use of lecture, film &/or various visual aids, creates & distributes education materials & posters related to safety, as needed.

Performs investigation of personal injury, vehicle crashes or other vehicle & equipment events; investigates scene to determine root cause &/or probable loss factors to mitigate future injuries, obtains & reviews police reports, witness & employee statements, photos, & other documentation; operates computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) & other technology equipment (e.g., iPad, iPhone) to prepare & submit investigatory & inspection reports to document findings, recommendations, & required corrective actions, reports injury investigation (e.g., PS1, PS2) to designated workers compensation representative. Operates computer, iPhone, iPad to document information in EH&S safety management system; document information in Employee Health & Safety management system.

Attends & provides safety-related county tailgate talks to keep employees & managers alert to work-related hazards & prevent injuries & participates in safety discussions at various sites, recommends PPE specifications as needed, explains safety procedures (e.g., Safety Policy, OSHA Standards), distributes education materials & posters related to safety; conducts periodic fire drills or other safety drills & other safety education as necessary. Stays up to date on state & federal occupational safety regulations & applicable consensus standards through continuing education; performs research & reviews best safety practices; promotes employee safety as a core value to bolster a culture of safety.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

18 mos. in conducting safety, health & fire inspections of work sites; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or completion of undergraduate major program core coursework in environmental health; 6 mos. in conducting safety & health inspections of work sites; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or 12 mos. as Safety & Health Inspector 1, 24431; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Occupational Safety