Role of Each Position

One of the keys in determining the safety roles of individuals is to determine the following  

The method to accomplish this is to write a general statement of responsibility and authority for each position. Although authority is built into managerial and supervisory roles and responsibilities, you may want to make changes as they relate to your management system. This can be accomplished by  

All employees are responsible for implementing the provisions of the safety policy that pertain to specific operations. The responsibiiities iisted are minimum expectations. 

Limits of authority and resources (expenditures, reporting hazards, authority to shut down equipment) 

List specificaiiy how the employee will be responsible and held accountable  

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