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SUPERVISOR'S ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

USDA, ARS, MWA

Supervisor's Roles and Responsibilities

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Dean Magee Safety, Health and Environmental Manager USDA / ARS / Eastern Business Service Center

1815 North University Street, Suite 2016 Peoria, IL 61604

Phone: 309-681-6598 Email: Dean.Magee-ARS@ars.

Contents

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Course Objectives The history of the OSH Act 29 CFR 1960.55 ? Training of Supervisors The Agency's OSH Poster Supervisory Responsibilities ARMP / Funding Liability Reportable events Laws and regulations REE Manual 160.0 Additional resources Summary SHEMB

Course Objectives

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To enable supervisors to understand:

ARS Supervisors training requirements; supervisor's roles and responsibilities in maintaining a safe

and healthful workplace; principal components of the ARS safety, health and

environmental management program; and, environmental compliance requirements.

The history of the OSH Act

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Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970

Responsibility for providing safe and healthful working conditions for employees

Section 19 of the OSH Act

the Federal government must comply with the OSH Act

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