Describe management’s responsibilities to employees and guests to promote health and safety.

Description should include a review of management's responsibilities, including

  • establishing and enforcing safety rules, policies, and procedures
  • providing safety and emergency information in employee training and continuing education programs
  • providing fire extinguishers and first-aid kits
  • storing chemicals in accordance with information on safety data sheets (SDS)
  • immediately correcting safety violations recorded by safety committees or safety enforcement agencies.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • How is safety the responsibility of both management and employees?

Communication

  • Where should legal notices be posted on the property?

Leadership

  • How can leaders encourage all staff to be aware of potential liability?

Management

  • How can management learn about changes in laws that affect liability issues?