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jarsmith83  
#1 Posted : 11 March 2014 08:03:46(UTC)
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jarsmith83

Hi all,

Putting together a power point and wanted to include reference to the management regulations. The PPPs audience is supervisors and I wanted to reiterate that they have a responsibility under these regs. Can anyone point me to the direction of HSE literature that states the definition of a manger? Kine of thing I am looking for is "A manager is any persons managing and instructing..." or something like that.

Any help appreciated...
A Kurdziel  
#2 Posted : 11 March 2014 10:28:18(UTC)
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A Kurdziel

jarsmith83 wrote:
Hi all,

Putting together a power point and wanted to include reference to the management regulations. The PPPs audience is supervisors and I wanted to reiterate that they have a responsibility under these regs. Can anyone point me to the direction of HSE literature that states the definition of a manger? Kine of thing I am looking for is "A manager is any persons managing and instructing..." or something like that.
Which regulation mentions managers? I do not recall any in the management regs dealing with that. As far as I remember it’s all down to the employer.

Any help appreciated...

jay  
#3 Posted : 11 March 2014 11:00:53(UTC)
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jay

I doubt you will find anything as specific as what you refer to, the reason being that in law, the dutyholders are;-

Employers
Employees
Self-Employed
Those in control of premises
etc etc

It is up to individual dutyholders to define specific duties of "managers" as a part of its organisational structure for health & Safety and indeed highlight thier responsibilities--which need to be wriiten if employing 5 or more. It is one of the 3 parts of the Safety Policy document as requyired by HASAWA Section 2(3)
Kate.  
#4 Posted : 11 March 2014 11:17:42(UTC)
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Kate.

HSE guidance refers to "line managers" - which supervisors are: http://www.hse.gov.uk/managing

It also says as mentioned by the posters above that it is the employer's responsibility to set out what the specific responsibilities of managers are.
jarsmith83  
#5 Posted : 11 March 2014 11:54:21(UTC)
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jarsmith83

I thought this may be the case and have initially gone straight to structure, responsibilities and job descriptions.....great link though Kate! I can definitely make use of that.

Thanks all for your contribution..........
tenn1svet  
#6 Posted : 11 March 2014 12:19:45(UTC)
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tenn1svet

For a practical example, there was also the Foreman (not the Employer) served with a prohibition notice for failing to ensure that work procedures were carried out. Employer had procedures in place for dust suppression, Foreman was aware of them but failed to make sure the operatives followed them

Link here: http://docs.healthandsaf...sonal-responsibility.pdf

And can quickly be found on the HSE notice finder.
kevkel  
#7 Posted : 11 March 2014 13:06:17(UTC)
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kevkel

I know in Irish legislation (2005 act) it is covered under section 80 "Liability of Directors and Officers of Undertakings". Given that we generally just cut and paste british legislation I would be supprised if there is not a similar section.
kevkel  
#8 Posted : 11 March 2014 13:09:43(UTC)
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kevkel

Thought I might be helpful and provide a link :-)
http://www.irishstatuteb.../0010/sec0080.html#sec80
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