24. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIFFERENT WORKPLACE PARTIES FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Middle management
Middle management consists of the managers of departments in the unit and
the managers working directly under them who direct the supervisors.
Activities:
Writing, publishing and administration of occupational safety and health
instructions
Procurement of tools and equipment and ensuring that they meet
the requirements of occupational safety
Organising the direct supervision of occupational safety
Communication of occupational safety information and awareness
Responsibility and duties:
Responsible to write safety instructions and working instructions regarding
occupational safety for equipment and tools in his area of responsibility
Responsible to arrange training sessions for new employees so they become
familiar with the workplace and able to recognise potential dangers
in their work
Responsible that supervisors and employees know the instructions and
that the instructions are available
Responsible that the working conditions, equipment and tools are intact
Ensures that supervisors are doing practical safety monitoring
Ensures that personnel are given necessary occupational safety training
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