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Want to Become an OSHA Inspector? Here’s what you have to do

Want to Become an OSHA Inspector? Here’s what you have to do
According to statistics, the number of injuries and illnesses witnessed in the general industry was 4.2 cases per 100 workers in 2007. The main aim of OSHA is to ensure that these work-related sicknesses, injuries and deaths are prevented. The agency was basically created to ensure that occupational deaths are reduced, and it has successfully achieved this.

The agency has thousands of inspectors and there are several thousands of inspections that take place each year by these qualified inspectors. So, how does one become an OSHA inspector?
  • Check whether the salary range suits your needs. The average salary of an OSHA inspector is anywhere from $46,625 to $73,329 per annum.
  • Are you willing to relocate? The main headquarters of OSHA are located in Smyrna, Georgia.
  • Obtain a degree in the health and safety field and learn about hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, safety, occupational health and medicine, unsafe environmental conditions, toxicology and many similar subjects.
  • Get the necessary experience. It is important to have at least 52 weeks of experience in the field in order to become an inspector.

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