Safety Inspectors

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• 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

Human Resources relates to people management, this can include staff recruitment, payroll, and policy management. This job type is suited to someone who is highly motivated by getting things done the right way. You are someone that operates by the idea 'if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well'. HR departments need to be up to speed on policies, along with payroll related policies such as superannuation and taxation.Since HR is related heavily to people, you will need to be good at relating to people, and be driven by being open and responsive to the needs and welfare of others.

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