The policy statement may include a summary of these responsibilities. Management interest must be vocal, visible and continuous from top management to departmental supervisors. The company management is responsible for developing an effective safety and health program. Plant superintendents are responsible for maintaining safe and healthful working conditions and practices in areas under their jurisdiction. Department heads and supervisors are responsible for preventing accidents and health hazard exposures in their departments.
Foremen are responsible for preventing accidents and health hazard exposures on their lines.
Supervisors will be accountable for the safety and health of all employees working under their supervision. The Safety Director has the authority and responsibility to provide guidance to supervisors and to help them prevent accidents and exposure to health hazards. Management representatives who have been assigned safety and health responsibilities will be held accountable for meeting those responsibilities. Many companies acknowledge the vital role of their employees in the operation of a successful safety and health program by summarizing employee roles and contributions in the policy statement. All employees are expected to give full support to safety and health protection activities.