Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Involves administrative supervision responsibility. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Safety and Health Inspector II class in which incumbents perform industrial safety and health inspections. Speaks before public and private groups to explain and discuss state and federal safety and health standards and regulations and to provide public relations with regard to the work performed by the division. Assigns projects and evaluates the performance of field staff.