rols of a supervisor

1. CONSTRUCTION BASICS
ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES OF
SUPERVISORS/FOREMEN

2. RESPONSIBILITY
 WHO EVER YOU ARE OR WHO EVER
YOU WORK FOR, WHILE ON A
CONSTRUCTION SITE, YOU HAVE A
RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOU
WORK SAFELY AND DON’T
ENDANGER YOURSELF OR OTHERS
BY YOUR ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS.

3. SUPERVISING SAFETY
SUPERVISORS/FOREMEN
• Have the primary responsibility to ensure
that the work carried out under their
supervision is carried out in a safe
manner. They will BEFORE starting work.
Attend or give a toolbox talk on the work
to be carried out.
Have the necessary permit (if needed)
Inspect the work crew’s PPE is fit for
purpose (you will be held responsible)

4. SUPERVISORS/FOREMEN
Check that all tools and equipment to
be used are free from defects, certified
and colour coded, as necessary.
Ensure that the crew understand the
work to be carried out.
Restrict access to the area if necessary
(install barricades).
Complete the Step Back Card.

5. WORKERS RESPONSIBILITY
 EXAMPLES OF A POOR WORK PLACE.

6. GOOD WORKING AREA?

7. SAFE WORKING PLATFORM ?

8. ACCESS AND EGRESS

9. ENCLOSED EXCAVATION?

10. WORKING AT HEIGHT

11. WAYS TO STAY SAFE
 WEARING YOUR PPE
 ACCESS AND EGRESS
 TRAINING
 TOOL BOX TALKS
 SITE RULES AND SITE INDUCTIONS

12. PPE
 ENSURE YOUR PPE IS IN GOOD
CONDITION, typical PPE includes…
 HARD HAT
 HI-VIZ
 BOOTS
 EYE PROTECTION
 EAR PROTECTION
 GLOVES
 STAY VISIBLE AND STAY SAFE !

13. BE SAFE
 OBEY THE SITE RULES
 WEAR YOUR PPE
 READ YOUR METHOD STATEMENTS
AND RISK ASSESSMENTS
 IF SOMEONE ELSE IS WORKING
DANGEROUSLY, DON’T IGNORE IT,
TELL THE SITE MANAGER BEFORE
SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED

14. THANK YOU