How to hire a health and safety inspector

How to hire a health and safety inspector, step by step

Here's a step-by-step health and safety inspector hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a health and safety inspector job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new health and safety inspector
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the health and safety inspector you need to hire. Certain health and safety inspector roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A health and safety inspector's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, health and safety inspectors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of health and safety inspectors.

   Type of Health And Safety Inspector	Description	Hourly rate
   Health And Safety Inspector	Occupational health and safety specialists analyze many types of work environments and work procedures. Specialists inspect workplaces for adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment... Show more	$14-31
   Safety Representative	A safety representative is responsible for reiterating safety protocols and regulations in the workplace to prevent potential hazards and operational delays. Safety representatives facilitate training and programs for the employees and inform them of any communications related to their safety and wellbeing... Show more	$15-37
   Safety And Training Coordinator	A safety and training coordinator helps ensure that all employees, subcontractors, and vendors adhere to the safety protocols and safety behaviors. They oversee safety instructor's safety teachings, procedures, and implementation.	$14-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ventilation
   • Training Programs
   • EPA
   • MSHA
   • Health Standards
   • Occupational Safety
   • Technical Advice
   • Hazardous Waste
   • NFPA
   • ANSI
   • Site Safety
   • Safety Procedures
   • Safety Audits
   • EHS

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and manage MSDS online account and respiratory protection program for employees that meet the respiratory requirements for specific job tasks.
   • Collaborate with PMT to ensure appropriate EHS leadership behaviors and activities are follow on project.
   • Develop PowerPoint to create greater awareness of improper lifting sling hazards and recommendations of proper lifting techniques, recommendation taken.
   • Experience in OSHA and ANSI regulations, compliance procedures.
   • Simplify processes for onboarding new hires and communicating training requirements to regular employees automatically through LMS.

   More health and safety inspector duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your health and safety inspector job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A health and safety inspector salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a health and safety inspector in Alabama may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level health and safety inspector usually earns less than a senior-level health and safety inspector. Additionally, a health and safety inspector with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average health and safety inspector salary

   $45,272yearly

   $21.77 hourly rate

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   Entry-level health and safety inspector salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average health and safety inspector salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Rhode Island	$57,843	$28
   2	New York	$56,456	$27
   3	Virginia	$54,419	$26
   4	New Mexico	$45,759	$22
   5	Indiana	$41,422	$20
   6	Texas	$34,043	$16

   Average health and safety inspector salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Regeneron	$72,929	$35.06	1
   2	Miriam Hospital	$55,152	$26.52
   3	Magna International	$55,116	$26.50	5
   4	Wsp USA Buildings Inc.	$54,268	$26.09	157
   5	University at Buffalo	$49,964	$24.02	4
   6	New York State Restaurant Association	$49,893	$23.99
   7	CITGO Petroleum	$46,508	$22.36
   8	HealthTrust	$44,634	$21.46	2
   9	Arcosa	$43,346	$20.84	21
   10	Ascension Michigan	$41,980	$20.18	22
   11	Indiana State Police	$41,766	$20.08	9
   12	Nassco	$40,771	$19.60	1
   13	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	$36,087	$17.35	4

4. Writing a health and safety inspector job description

   A health and safety inspector job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a health and safety inspector job description:

   Health and safety inspector job description example

   We provide excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid vacation, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting . Additionally, we offer c ompany-paid and laundered uniforms . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

   ABOUT FISCHER TANKS

   Fischer Tanks manufactures and refurbishes residential and commercial propane tanks, bringing them back to new condition and transports them across the US and Canada. Our growing company has the unique opportunity to supply businesses and residents of rural areas with solutions to their home heating needs.

   We are a family-oriented company with small town values . We believe in taking care of our community and our employees alike. Our team enjoys a close-knit team atmosphere, great benefits, and a work-life balance .

   POSITION SUMMARY

   The Health & Safety Inspector is responsible for facilitating compliance with OSHA regulations and ensuring a safe work environment with safe work practices. Key functions include:

   • Develop and implement a Health & Safety Program with policies for, but not limited to, hazards, PPE, maintenance, inspection, and investigation.
   • Conduct safety inspections, prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventative measures, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
   • Conduct post-incident investigations to determine cause, if it could have been prevented, and if training was provided.
   • Prepare and conduct monthly and annual safety training for employees.
   • Responsible for maintaining and ensuring Material Data Safety Sheets.
   • Develop and implement an Emergency Action Plan.

   QUALIFICATIONS

   • High School Diploma or GED required.
   • 2-3 years health and safety related experience in a manufacturing facility.
   • OSHA 10 or 30 hour certification preferred.
   • Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain priorities with minimal supervision.
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   • Proficient computer skills to use MicroSoft Office Suite.

   WORK SCHEDULE

   This full-time position works regular business hours Monday - Friday . Weekends are your to enjoy.

   ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR MANUFACTURING TEAM?

   If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

   Location: 49645

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find health and safety inspectors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any health and safety inspectors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level health and safety inspectors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your health and safety inspector job on Zippia to find and recruit health and safety inspector candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit health and safety inspectors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new health and safety inspector

   Once you've found the health and safety inspector candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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