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:

  1. 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;

  2. demonstrate due diligence when dealing with OHS matters;

  3. understand an employee’s rights and obligations;

  4. ensure the health and safety of employees through training and coaching;

  5. make appropriate provisions (time and resources) for health and safety awareness and training sessions for your employees;

  6. report and investigate workplace accidents, in accordance with the departmental requirements and procedures;

  7. advise employees of hazards;

  8. ensure equipment is to standard and used properly;

  9. understand the functions and duties of the Workplace Health and Safety Committee or Health and Safety Representative;

  10. consider and take necessary action on recommendations made by the Workplace Health and Safety Committee or Health and Safety Representative;

  11. comply with Occupational Health and Safety Reporting Process; and

  12. comply with the Departmental OHS policy and program requirements.