Supervisor’s Role

Supervisors are responsible to ensure that the identification, assessment, and control of hazards process is regularly conducted. For identification of hazards, it is important that the workers in a specific area take the lead supported by the supervisor. The supervisor should provide appropriate funding and time allotment for completion of the Hazard Identification, Assessment, and Control process. Further, they must ensure controls are put in place and followed for all identified hazards. Typical control includes: safety rules, safe work procedures, training, lock-out tag out processes, safety cabinets, personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles or safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, shop coats, etc.).

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