Legal responsibility of Supervisors. Are they accountable?

Can supervisors or the lead person in charge be sued? If yes, what can be done to protect themselves? To present an overview of their responsibilities for the execution of the safety program.

Leadership & Management

1 Hours

Description

This is for supervisors, leads on projects, HR, and upper management. Most just guess what is required and most fear they will overlook something important in the safety program. This webinar will help you address those requirements despite your plate being already full of meeting production goals. The goal is to help you navigate safety responsibilities with confidence, even when your schedule is packed.

Legal Responsibility of Supervisors:

Supervisors are responsible for ensuring workplace safety by enforcing safety rules, identifying hazards, providing proper training, and correcting unsafe conditions.

Accountability:

Yes, supervisors are legally accountable for safety violations and can face penalties if they neglect known hazards or fail to enforce OSHA standards.

OSHA Compliance Essentials:

Supervisors: Must conduct safety checks, enforce rules, and address hazards.

Project Leaders: Integrate safety into project planning and oversee risk management.

HR: Manage safety training, maintain records, and support a safety-first culture.

Course Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the Legal Responsibilities of Supervisors:

Identify key duties supervisors have under workplace safety laws.

Explain the role of supervisors in enforcing safety protocols and hazard management.

Recognize Supervisor Accountability:

Describe situations where supervisors can be held legally accountable.

Understand the consequences of non-compliance with OSHA regulations.

Apply OSHA Compliance Principles:

Outline essential OSHA standards relevant to supervisors, project leaders, and HR.

Discuss how to conduct effective safety inspections and hazard assessments.

Clarify Roles of Project Leaders and HR in Safety:

Explain how project leaders integrate safety into project management.

Identify HR’s role in safety training, record-keeping, and fostering a safety culture.

Promote a Proactive Safety Culture:

Recognize the importance of communication, training, and continuous improvement in maintaining OSHA compliance.

Target Audience

Contractors

Subcontractors

Electrical Contractors

Roofers

and High-hazard Industries such as Wood and Metal Shops

Basic Understanding

There are no Pre-requisites for this course

Course Content

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Legal responsibility of Supervisors. Are they accountable?

Session 1: Frustrations/Fears to Be Eliminated About Their Responsibility

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Session 2: When and How to Enforce the Safety Program

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Session 3: Why Documentation Is a Must

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Session 4: Do You Have Liability Exposure for Failure to Execute the Program?

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Session 5: How to Know What the Regs Are and How to Stay On Task

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Session 6: How to Do the Job With Limited Time

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