Here are some sections of the laws that mention the responsibilities of supervisors:
- United States: Section 5(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires supervisors to comply with all occupational safety and health standards and regulations.
- Canada: Section 125(1)(z.12) of the Canada Labour Code, Part II requires supervisors to ensure that employees under their direction comply with occupational health and safety requirements.
- United Kingdom: Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 imposes a duty on employees, including supervisors, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
- Australia: Section 28 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 requires a person conducting a business or undertaking (which includes a supervisor) to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that workers and other persons are not exposed to health and safety risks arising from the conduct of the business or undertaking.
- Germany: Section 13 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG) requires supervisors to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and health protection of employees under their supervision.
- France: Article L.4121-2 of the Labour Code (Code du travail) requires supervisors to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the physical and mental health of their employees.
- Japan: Section 14 of the Industrial Safety and Health Act requires supervisors to take necessary measures to prevent workplace accidents and occupational diseases.
- Brazil: Article 158 of the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) requires supervisors to ensure that employees comply with the safety and health standards and regulations.
- South Africa: Section 14(2) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 requires supervisors to take reasonable steps to ensure that employees under their supervision use protective equipment or clothing as required.
- China: Article 17 of the Law on Work Safety requires supervisors to implement safety measures and ensure that workers comply with safety regulations and procedures.