STARTING YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM
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Responsibilities
Each person in a company, no matter what his or her function, has some responsibility for health and
safety. Assign responsibilities, set these out in writing to ensure that they are understood, and hold the
appropriate persons accountable.
General Responsibilities
Make sure that each member of your management team accepts responsibility for health and safety in his
or her area. Employer/Supervisor responsibilities may include the following:
Identify and control hazards
Ensure that work practices and procedures are understood and observed
Train employees
Investigate all accidents to determine the causes, and what corrective action is needed
Maintain equipment, machinery, tools, etc., in good working condition
Conduct regular health and safety inspections
Make sure that workers understand their responsibilities. These include the following:
Comply with safety rules, work practices, and procedures
Use protective devices and safety equipment properly
Report all hazards to their supervisors
Report all accidents immediately
Functional Responsibilities
Identify the specific health and safety responsibilities related to major functions within your company,
and hold the appropriate managers accountable. Some examples are:
Policy Setting
Ensure that an occupational health and safety policy exists
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