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833 Developing a Construction Safety Management System
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CSMS Responsibilities

Management CSMS responsibilities are assigned to line and staff positions within the company.

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With responsibility comes obligations.

Responsibilities include organizing, coordinating, and administering CSMS programs as appropriate.

Here are some examples of typical management and supervisor CSMS responsibilities:

  • Conduct or supervise Job Safety Analyses
  • Assure compliance with OSHA construction safety standard requirements
  • Conduct regular job site safety inspections
  • Establish corporate safety procedures
  • Ensure regular safety training is provided
  • Conduct or assist with Tool Box Talks or Five Minute Safety Talks
  • Document training, inspections, injuries and illnesses, and other safety records
  • Participate in accident investigations and implementation of corrective actions
  • Involve employees in the implementation of the CSMS
  • Create statistical reports that compare severity and frequency rates against prior records

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-6. Which of the following would be considered an important safety responsibility assumed by line supervisors?