Your OHS Obligations and Duties as a Manager or Supervisor
Occupational Health and Safety is a shared responsibility. As an employer representative, you have several obligations and duties under the Canada Labour Code, Part II; its regulations; and the Treasury Board Secretariat/National Joint Council OHS Directive to ensure the workplace health and safety of your employees. You must:
comply with section 125.(1) of Part II of the Canada Labour Code, its regulations and the Treasury Board Secretariat/National Joint Council OHS Directive;
demonstrate due diligence when dealing with OHS matters;
understand an employee’s rights and obligations;
ensure the health and safety of employees through training and coaching;
make appropriate provisions (time and resources) for health and safety awareness and training sessions for your employees;
report and investigate workplace accidents, in accordance with the departmental requirements and procedures;
advise employees of hazards;
ensure equipment is to standard and used properly;
understand the functions and duties of the Workplace Health and Safety Committee or Health and Safety Representative;
consider and take necessary action on recommendations made by the Workplace Health and Safety Committee or Health and Safety Representative;
comply with Occupational Health and Safety Reporting Process; and
comply with the Departmental OHS policy and program requirements.