Safety and Health Inspector 1 District 8 HQ - PN20061936

Official Position Description:

Operates state vehicle to travel to & inspect ODOT work facilities, jobsites, & equipment under direct supervision to ensure compliance with Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) & Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) regulations for safe operating conditions; completes 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 &/or chemicals; performs required monthly inspections of facilities & worksites (i.e., bridges, roadways, buildings, & work zones), observes workers for use of prescribed safety apparel (e.g., glasses, hard hats, goggles, respirators); addresses unsafe worksite behavior & imminently dangerous situations; reviews safety regulations with employees & supervisors; inspects equipment & machinery for existence of properly installed safety devices, guards, & preventative maintenance logs; recommends industrial hygiene testing of work areas as needed to determine existence of toxic materials or hazardous conditions; reviews traffic control setup to ensure safety of employee & motoring public.

Performs safety investigation of personal injury & vehicle crashes or other vehicle & equipment events; obtains police reports, witness & employee statements, & photos, inspects accident &/or injury scene; operates computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) & other technology (e.g., iPhone, iPad) to prepare & submit investigatory & inspection reports to document & maintain findings, recommendations & required corrective actions; reports injury investigation (e.g., PS-1, PS-2) to designed workers compensation representative; document information in Employee Health & Safety management system.

Serves on various safety committees (e.g., District Wide Safety Committee) & provides safety-related training at various district facilities & sites; attends & provides safety-related county tailgate talks to keep employees & managers alert to work-related hazards & prevent injuries; assists in recommending & distributing PPE 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. 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, performs various safety duties as assigned.

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

12 mos. exp. in conducting safety, health & fire inspections of work sites or residential care facilities or personal accident & injury investigations &/or vehicular accident investigations; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or completion of undergraduate major program core coursework in environmental health; must be able to provide own transportation.

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

Job Skills: Occupational Safety