Duty of Supervisor

Question 1

Occupational Health and Safety

DUTIES OF A SUPERVISOR

A supervisor shall ensure that a worker

Answer 1

1. works in the manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by this Act and the regulations; and
2. uses or wears the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker’s employer requires to be used or worn
3. advise a worker of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health or safety of the worker of which the supervisor is aware
4. where so prescribed, provide a worker with written instructions as to the measures and procedures to be taken for protection of the worker; and
5. take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker