Safety & Health Program
Safety & Health Program
Safety & Health Program
Safety is a team effort Let us all work together to keep this a safe and healthy workplace.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
1. Insure that each employee you supervise has received an initial orientation before beginning work.
2. Insure that each employee you supervise is competent or receives training on safe operation of equipment or
tasks before starting work on that equipment or project.
3. Insure that each employee receives required personal protective equipment (PPE) before starting work on a
project requiring PPE.
4. Do a daily walk-around safety-check of the work area. Promptly correct any hazards you find.
5. Observe the employees you supervise working. Promptly correct any unsafe behavior. Provide training and
take corrective action as necessary..
6. Set a good example for employees by following safety rules and attending required training.
7. Investigate all incidents in your area and report your findings to management.
8. Talk to management about changes to work practices or equipment that will improve employee safety.
Employee Responsibilities
1. Follow safety rules described in this program, OSHA safety standards and training you receive.
2. Report unsafe conditions or actions to your supervisor or safety committee representative promptly.
3. Report all injuries to your supervisor promptly regardless of how serious.
4. Report all near-miss incidents to your supervisor promptly.
5. Always use personal protective equipment (PPE) in good working condition where it is required.
6. Do not remove or defeat any safety device or safeguard provided for employee protection.
7. Encourage co-workers by your words and example to use safe work practices on the job.
8. Make suggestions to your supervisor, safety committee representative or management about changes you
believe will improve employee safety.