About this career
Health and safety inspectors investigate the implementation and application of labour standards and policies in a workplace. They advise employers as well as employees on the improvement of policy and legislation implementation, ensure that the law is adhered to, and that matters of equality and labour rights are respected. They write reports and communicate with authorities.
Essential skills
advise on government policy compliance
conduct workplace audits
gather feedback from employees
inspect government policy compliance
maintain relationships with government agencies
monitor employee's health
monitor organisation climate
present reports
protect employee rights
write inspection reports
Required knowledge
audit techniques
employment law
government policy implementation
health and safety in the workplace
personnel management
Additional skills
advise on conflict management
advise on organisational culture
apply conflict management
create solutions to problems
identify policy breach
implement strategic planning
liaise with local authorities
manage government policy implementation
monitor company policy
promote inclusion
respond to enquiries
set inclusion policies
corporate law
occupational health
Also known as
labour inspector
inspector of health and safety
wage inspector
employment officer
occupational health and safety inspector
health and safety advisor
senior labour inspector
employment lawyer
employment solicitor
health & safety advisor
labor inspector
