Responsibility in regards to health and safety

Every person in working life assumes responsibility for occupational health and safety. The legal requirements for occupational health and safety are specified in the occupational health and safety laws. Anyone who issues instructions is therefore a manager and is responsible for their employees in the relevant area of responsibility.

Managers are responsible for ensuring that all employees in their areas comply with the rules on occupational health and safety. This includes, for example

Identifying and assessing hazards
Creating and publishing operating instructions
Instructing employees before they start work and when there are changes in their area of activity
Only using tested work and operating equipment
Ensure appropriate emergency organization (first aid, fire protection)
Organize occupational health screenings (in the case of mandatory, offered and optional screenings)

Overall, the necessary protective measures must be defined and implemented; any shortcomings must be rectified.

Duties for managers