If you are a supervisor, even if not officially recognised as such, you are responsible for the carrying out of work in a safe manner in the workplace.
Some of the key WHS roles of Managers and Supervisors are:
- Know, understand, and contribute to their workplaces Health, Well-being, and Safety Strategy
- Interpret, understand, apply WHS legislation within the workplace
- Lead by example and demonstrate positive safety leadership
- Understanding their role and responsibilities,
- Lead WHS consultation on WHS matters, Consult, and actively communicate with all staff, and their representatives on WHS issues
- Actively engage and promote health and safety
- Organise, participate, and manage site inspections
- Gain Knowledge and understanding of safe operating procedures and practices and take responsibility for development of these procedures
- Identify, assess, control, and monitor hazards within their area of responsibility.
- Implement adequate risk controls within designated time frames, consultation with the workers
- Ensure everyone in the business receive site inductions, training, and supervision
- Ensure everyone follow WHS policies and procedures
- Participate in workplace accidents and incidents investigations, and ensure the WHS Regulator is advised of any serious incident or dangerous incidences within time frames
- Ensure all plant, equipment and structures are properly maintained and maintenance records are kept.
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