Professional Development Courses: Leadership/Supervisory Development
Role of the 1st-Line Supervisor in Safety and Health
The Supervisor, Team Leader or Team Captain has an important role to play in keeping th eworkplace safe. Learn about your responsibilities and current policies and guidelines relating to safety and health.
Although the seminar will examine some of the key elements of relevant safety regulations, the primary focus is on understanding policies and procedures regarding employee safety and health.
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to the OSHA Standards
- Workplace Safety
- Key OSHA Regulations - Overview
- Basic Record-keeping for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
- The Top Ten most Frequently Cited Violations and How to Avoid Them
Plant Activities
- Supporting Colleague Involvement Leading by Example
- Self-Inspections
- Hazard Recognition
- Hazard Communication
- The Role of Fair and Consistent Enforcement
- Accident Investigation
- Corrective Action Follow-up
- Health and Safety Awareness Opportunities
Resources Available to the Team Leader
- Committees
- H&S/Ergonomics Resources
- Written and Online Resources
Policies and Practices
- May include any or all of the following, depending on facility concerns:
- Walking and Working Surfaces
- Means of Egress and Fire Protection
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Lockout/Tagout
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Machine Guarding
- Hi-Lo Operation
Environmental Awareness
- Significant Aspects in the Workplace
- Operational Controls
- Fires and General
- Emergencies Spills
