Safety supervision: Supervising workers with specialist knowledge or skills

What it contains

Safety supervision is a legal responsibility under occupational health and safety laws. It is fundamental to making sure workers are not injured or killed during maintenance and non-production tasks. This document outlines the role of workplaces in ensuring workers are safely supervised. It explains:

• what good safety supervision means
• how to effectively supervise workers
• the importance of communication
• the importance of identifying workplace hazards
• the importance of record keeping
• the importance of risk control measures