Supervisors - hdbk10920136

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objects, however, should be raised or lowered by use of handlines or ropes and blocks. Others

working nearby or below should remain out of line of the work area in case anything should

accidentally be dropped.

4. It is the responsibility of each worker to attend safety meetings. Workers should also make

a practice of learning safety information made available to them that will help them perform

their work more safely.

5. The worker shall report to the supervisor any personal injury as defined by the facility as soon

as possible.

6. The worker should exercise care and good judgment when lifting heavy material, obtaining

help if the object is too heavy or awkward for one person to handle.

7.1.2 SUPERVISORS

Supervisors are responsible for knowing and implementing applicable safety policies and directives

and taking action as required to provide for the safety of the personnel and operations they supervise.

This includes; taking positive action to determine and reduce, as necessary, the hazards associated

with their operations; instructing employees in safe work methods and associated safety requirements;

allowing only those employees that are qualified for the work to perform the work; and ensuring that

employees perform their work safely.

Supervisors shall be responsible for the safety of all employees under their supervision. They shall

enforce the rules that apply to the hazards involved.

Supervisors shall make certain that each new or transferred employee is instructed in the safe

practices pertaining to his or her work.

Supervisors shall ensure that the appropriate employees receive instruction in appropriate emergency

techniques, such as CPR, first aid, pole top and confined space rescue, warranted by the employee's

duties.

Other duties of supervisors include the following:

1. Provide instructions on safe practices for the crew and see that they are followed.

2. Periodically examine supervised employees on their knowledge of the safety rules and

approved emergency techniques.

3. Not allow a worker to perform any task that cannot be performed safely or for which the

worker is not qualified.

4. Report every injury in the established manner prescribed for the facility.

5. Be responsible for the care and proper use of all protective devices.

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