Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires light 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.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Safety and Health Inspector II class, which provides occupational safety and health inspections for firms or industries with high risk potential, and which investigates fatal and other industrial accidents. Develops corrective measures, including process changes, equipment alteration and other related control technology. Knowledge of sample analysis and of the calibration, set-up, and varied use of environmental testing and collection equipment. Knowledge of the interaction of chemicals, chemical by-products and gases in multiprocess operations and their accumulative effects on health. Knowledge of the applicable occupational health laws.