Supervising with due diligence for electrical safety

Abstract

A company can achieve an effective Electrical Safety Program when all components of the safety program meet or exceeds the Occupational Health and Safety Act's and National Fire Protection Association 70E's requirements. As part of the requirements, employees must receive safety training and demonstrate those safety skills for the tasks they are expected to perform. This requirement applies to everyone including supervisors. Supervisors, acting as agents of their company, play a critical role in the success of their company's electrical safety program. Electrical supervisors must know and understand the hazards their employees may face and the proper safety procedures to employ for the protection of the employees. Supervisors must possess this knowledge and skills in order to supervise with due diligence for electrical safety. This paper will explore the safety tasks and offer suggested skills and/or competencies that should be performed by supervisors for due diligence supervision and safety success.