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B22A Safety Inspector
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The Safety Inspector organizes and directs safety department operations and inspects project sites, buildings, grounds, and machinery for hazards. This inspector investigates accidents, analyzes trends, recommends preventive measures, conducts safety education campaigns, and directs safety committees and traffic control placement.
Core Skills
- workplace hazard inspection
- accident investigation
- incident trend analysis
- construction safety programs
- corrective action planning
- safety training delivery
- regulatory compliance
- traffic control planning
- safety committee management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SharePoint
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Training and Education
- Construction Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Career Growth
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician® (CHST®)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Also Common
- Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
What the Work Involves
- Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
- Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.
Related Occupations
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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