Supervisors and Managers
Welcome supervisors and managers!
As a supervisor—whether you are a faculty member in a lab, a manager in an office, or a foreman in a shop—you are the foundation of a successful safety culture. Your team looks to you to model safe behavior and lead by example.
your safety responsibilities
You are responsible for ensuring your team can work safely. This includes:
- Creating a Safe Environment: Maintaining safe working conditions and enforcing safety standards.
- Providing Tools & Knowledge: Ensuring your team has the proper equipment and mandatory training.
- Taking Action: Promptly reporting and correcting unsafe conditions.
- Responding to Incidents: Investigating and reporting accidents immediately.
how ehs supports you
You don’t have to do this alone. The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office provides the tools, guidelines, and training you need to manage your team effectively and maintain a secure workplace.
- Connect: Submit a safety service request for an EHS consultation. The consultation will provide an opportunity to meet your EHS representative, discuss safety metrics, and OSHA compliance requirements for your department.
- Planning: Access the Supervisor Safety Checklist to assist you with integrating safety into your department operations.
- Training: Log in to the Learning and Development Portal to complete your required and recommended safety training. Additionally, determine if direct report employees have completed all required training by reviewing the dashboard or contacting your department business officer.
- New Hire Safety Checklist: Complete the 15-minute New Hire Safety Checklist to onboard new employees.
- Plan for Emergencies: Take a moment to identify the nearest fire alarm pull station, fire extinguisher, emergency exits, and posted warning signage. Review your Building Emergency Evacuation Plan and adhere to emergency notifications.
- Report Hazards/Request Assistance: See a Hazard – Report a Hazard? Submit a Safety Hazard Report or Request EHS consultative assistance.
- Follow the Rules: Always pay attention to safety instructions and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Safety Checks: Use our Safety Checklists (Building, Machine Shop, Office Ergonomics, Electrical Equipment, PPE, and Laboratory) to ensure your environment is hazard-free.
- Get Involved: Become a Safety Champion in 3 easy steps.
Need Assistance? We are always available to help. Contact EHS at 704-687-1111, email ehsoffice@charlotte.edu, or visit our website to submit a service request.