Managers should have their health and safety roles mapped out in full in their job specification. This section lists what form that should take.

• Ensure that all employees, contractors and visitors to the premises are aware of safety procedures.
• Establish that all equipment, plant and substances used are suitable for the task and kept in good working condition.
• Provide adequate training, information, instruction and supervision.
• Take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate and rectify any risks to health and safety.
• Bring to the attention of the relevant director or senior manager any health and safety issue.
• Ensure that all accidents are properly recorded and reported.
• Maintain safe access and egress.

Those staff responsible for particular work areas must be advised of any specific health and safety duties. In an organisation that conducts routine appraisals of a manager's performance, the appraisal system should take into account the value of the manager's contribution towards achieving corporate health and safety objectives. Good performance should be acknowledged and rewarded where appropriate. Poor performance should be investigated to see what assistance is required to help bring about the desired improvements.