Job Site Supervisor – Safety Responsibility

 

Job Site Supervisor – Safety Responsibility

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The job site supervisor shall visibly demonstrate the priority of safety in all activities he supervises, including setting a good personal example to the workers under working him on safety practices.

• The job supervisor to be qualified, provide direct and effective on-site supervision and be continuously present on-site.

• Empowered to stop the work that deem to be unsafe and to take immediate corrective actions as needed.

• Assess the workplace safety and job activities to determine hazards that are present or are likely to be present, in consultation with the safety manager or field safety officer as needed

• Appraise hazardous or critical operations and implement all required precautions to ensure the safety of all affected personnel (note: hazardous operations may include, but are not limited to: welding, cutting, radiography, abrasive blasting, asbestos removal, electrical work, solvent cleaning, crane operations, etc.).

• Understand and implement the safest method of performing each job activity in their area of responsibility.

• Provide instructions to his working team members on right work methods, sequence of operations, potential hazards at each stage and precautions to follow for the safe execution and for the safety of the workers.

• Inform workers of safe work methods and safety requirements prior to beginning a each work activity (i.e., conduct prejob "toolbox" safety meetings).

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• Engage only trained employees who are properly qualified for the work to be performed.

• Ensure that equipment operators operate only the specific equipment for which they have been trained and/or certified/authorized.

• Plan and maintain good housekeeping in the work area.

• Coordinate with subcontractors and other contractors on-site to avoid confusion in areas with joint or overlapping responsibility or joint occupancy to avoid collateral risk associated with simultaneous activities.

• Provide the required PPE to all workers and ensure proper use by all.

• Ensure equipment and tools (both power and hand tools) are in good operating condition and properly used.

• Train workers on emergency response procedures/plans.

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• Provide immediate assistance as requested by the  safety manager/supervisor, emergency response organizations, etc., during emergencies.

• Work site inspections- Conduct daily work site inspections to identify and immediately correct unsafe acts, conditions and/or equipment.

• Document and coordinate safety inspection activities and findings with the safety manager/supervisor.

• Reporting of incidents - Immediately report all incidents, unsafe conditions and defects in equipment to the safety management.

• Participate in incident investigations, safety meetings, drills and conduct/facilitate safety training sessions.

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