Safety Associate Enforcement

Job summary
Safety Specialists are assigned to the Division of Industrial Relations to promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Receive training in performing safety inspections at workplaces throughout Northern Nevada• Promote safety practices and enforce State and Federal safety laws and regulations• Identify safety and health hazards and violations and recommend means of abatement• Investigate industrial accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities• Investigate complaints• Prepare written reports
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in safety and health, engineering, chemistry, biological or physical sciences, fire science, or business administration• OR Associate's degree in applied science, mechanical technology or closely related field and two years of experience in occupational safety and health• OR three years of experience in the building trades, industrial operations, or occupational safety and health in which safety hazard recognition and correction was a primary duty• OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above• Valid driver's license• 25% travel requirement