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Introduction to Supervisor Safety Training

BACKGROUND:

The supervisor bears the greatest responsibility and accountability for implementing the safety and health program because it is he or she who works most directly with the employee.

It is important that the supervisor understand and apply successful management and leadership principles to safety and health to make sure employees enjoy an injury-and illness-free work environment.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES:

This class introduces you to key elements of supervisor responsibility and accountability:

• Complying with the law

• Providing resources and support

• Conducting safety training

• Overseeing the work

• Enforcing safety rules.

Through team exercises and discussion, you will gain valuable insight into the role of the supervisor as a manager of safety and health programs and a leader in safety.

LENGTH OF CLASS:

Initial Training: 4-hours