A professional who inspects machinery, equipment, and working conditions in industrial or other setting to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations. Responsibilities include:

• Inspects machines and equipment for accident prevention devices.
• Observes workers to determine use of prescribed safety equipment, such as glasses, helmets, goggles, respirators, and clothing.
• Inspects specified areas for fire-prevention equipment and other safety and first-aid supplies.
• Tests working areas for noise, toxic, and other hazards, using decibel meter, gas detector, and light meter.
• Prepares report of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Investigates accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending preventive safety measures and developing safety program.
• May demonstrate use of safety equipment.