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2. Ensure supervisors know their responsibilities
Understand your legal duties and establish a
process to protect employees and reduce risk.
Supervisors play a vital role in maintaining
workplace health and safety, including the
prevention of MSDs. Their understanding of
roles and responsibilities directly influences
how effectively safe work practices are
implemented and maintained. Well-informed
supervisors can identify MSD risk factors,
ensure proper training is delivered, enforce
ergonomic practices, and respond promptly to
early signs and symptoms of strain or injury.
Beyond safety, effective supervisors foster
a positive work culture, boost team morale,
and enhance productivity—contributing to
both employee well-being and organizational
success. In this way, a well-trained supervisor
is not just a safety asset but a key driver of
operational excellence.
Consulting Services
Super Suite: Personalized Training Modules
MSD Hazard Identification Summary
Training Services
Supervisor Responsibilities & Due Diligence Training (4 hrs)
Supervisor Responsibilities & Due Diligence (eCourse)
The Effective Supervisor – Building Strategies for Success
(2 days)
Safe Lifting and Manual Material Handling – Supervisor (1 hr)
Information Resources
Ergonomics and Manual Material Handling Checklist
Promoting from the floor? 5 tips to get new supervisors up
to speed
Guidelines for Supervisors – Ensuring Safe Lifting and MMH
in the Workplace – Participant Resource
Hazard Control | Safe Lifting for Supervisors
Hazard Control | Safe Lifting for Employers
WSPS Ergonomics & MSDs Resource Hub
WSPS.CA
