Safety and Health Compliance Inspector - D8 HQ - PN20065640 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Lebanon, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Inspections, Safety Inspections, Fire Inspections, Hazard Analysis, Corrective Action, Hazardous Waste Review, Safety Apparel Observation, Worksite Behavior Correction, Machinery Inspection, Toxic Material Testing, Fall Protection Inspection, Trench Inspection, Traffic Control Review, Safety Training, Accident Investigation, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Government Administration

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 assist 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. 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

Responsibilities

This role involves independently conducting comprehensive health, safety, and fire inspections across various ODOT facilities, jobsites, and equipment to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, including identifying hazards and establishing corrective actions. The inspector will also investigate incidents, conduct safety training and presentations, and maintain documentation using specialized software.