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management’s team involvement as it proves the top management commitment and leadership
towards health and safety.

Top management commitment in review process is significant to motivate employees at all levels
including management. The top management will decide on the desired resources which is
necessary for continual success of organisational health and safety performance.

Middle Managers and Supervisors

Middle Managers

Middle managers at all levels have significant responsibility in an organisation and are expected
to ensure health and safety is effectively established in day to day operation under their area of
control.

Operational Responsibilities of the middle managers include:

• Provision and maintenance of workplace, equipment, and tools without any risk to
health.
• Risk assessments are carried out and reviewed at regular intervals.
• Effective consultation and co-operation with workers, supervisors, and top management.
• Identifying training needs and providing trainings to the workers and contractors.
• Involve themselves in accident investigations and work-related ill health.

The middle managers must be competent enough with up to date knowledge to meet their day
to day responsibilities.
Supervisors

Supervisor does close supervision of the work activities; they are responsible for the areas under
their control. The responsibilities include:

• Conduct risk assessment and put effective risk controls in place so far as is reasonably
practicable.
• Develop safe system of work and involve workers when developing procedures and
ensure that the members of his team are trained.
• Consultation with the workers and employee representatives.
• The supervisor must set as an example by showing his commitment and control on safe
behaviour and following procedures.
• Carry out first level of investigation followed by near misses, accident/incident or ill
health reported and report to the senior managers.
• Carrying our workplace inspection on the areas under their control and to take actions
against unsafe conditions, unsafe practice which are observed at the time of inspection.
• Report to their managers on matters regarding health and safety, where they do not
have authority to take actions.

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