This document provides a checklist for employers to decide how well safety is supervised in the workplace. Use this checklist after reading WorkSafe’s Safety supervision - Creating an environment for effective supervision guidance note. This checklist is useful for:
company directors
employers
senior managers
other workplace decision makers
The checklist covers topics such as:
creating the right work environment, including supervisors understanding how, and empowered to, manage safety
role and responsibilities for every person with a defined safety role and supervisors to address occupational health and safety (OHS) issues
skills and knowledge for all workers and supervisors to work safely
work practices, including clear workplace policies and procedures to perform tasks and regular OHS meetings
