Safety Inspectors
ANZSCO 3126
6,600
8%
17%
$2,382
49 yrs
Declining
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Safety Inspectors is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Lifting Equipment Testing and Inspection, Certificate IV in Simulator Maintenance, Diploma of Work Health and Safety, and Certificate III in Work Health and Safety.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Declining.
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About this career
Safety Inspectors inspect machines, equipment, working conditions and public places to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations, in relation to occupational health and safety.
What they typically do
- Examining equipment specifications, and inspecting and testing machines, equipment and clothing to ensure compliance with safety standards and serviceability
- Inspecting factories and other work sites to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations
- Observing workers to ensure protective devices are being utilised according to regulations and that combustible and other hazardous materials are used and stored in accordance with approved procedures
- Conducting tests in work areas to detect toxic fumes, explosive gas-air mixtures and other work hazards
- Ensuring fire prevention equipment and other safety supplies, such as first aid kits, stretchers and blankets, conform to standards
- Assisting in conducting safety meetings and campaigns, and organising training in general safety principles in keeping with regulations
- Advising organisations on ways to comply with occupational health and safety legislative requirements
- Investigating incidents and fatalities, to determine causes and to collect evidence of non-compliance with occupational health and safety legislation
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Safety Inspectors.
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Certificate IV in Lifting Equipment Testing and Inspection
11148NAT · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Simulator Maintenance
DEF40520 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Work Health and Safety
BSB51319 · AQF 5 · 164 providers
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Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
BSB30719 · AQF 3 · 54 providers
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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
BSB41419 · AQF 4 · 387 providers
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Course in Swimming Pool Safety Inspections
11067NAT · 4 providers
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Certificate IV in Electrical Inspection
22653VIC · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations
RII40120 · AQF 4 · 25 providers
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Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)
RII40226 · AQF 4 · 20 providers