Top Management
Upper management is responsible to see that a safety manual and safety policies are developed and adhered to by all employees. A procedure for reviewing accidents should also be developed by top management.
Safety Director
Every company should designate a person to be in charge of the firm’s overall safety program. This person should be someone familiar with the job sites and someone who has the authority to effect change. This designated person should be responsible for the following:
- Develop and manage safety and loss control policy
- Stay current and interpret new codes and laws
- Conduct project analysis and a site safety plan for each job
- Assure compliance with safety codes and safe work practices
- Coordinate safety training
- Conduct safety inspections and accident investigations
Superintendent and Foreman
All superintendents and foremen on the job site should be familiar with and have a complete understanding of safe work procedures and requirements. Their responsibilities include the following:
- Insure that employees follow safety rules and safe work practices
- Conduct new employee orientations
- Conduct weekly safety meetings and safety inspections
- Verify that subcontractors follow all safety rules
Employees
Every company should hold their employees responsible for following safe work practices at all times. To this end, written policies and rules should be distributed to all employees and reviewed with same. The policies should hold the employee responsible for the following:
- Compliance with all safety rules
- Use of personal protective equipment assigned
- Following procedure to report all accidents