143 Field

143.1 Administrative Officials

Administrative officials (AOs) implement and monitor the day-to-day actions required by these and other safety guidelines.

143.2 Supervisors

Supervisors must ensure that their employees follow safety guidelines. Supervisors can help reduce accidents by following these seven keys to safety:

1. Set a good example. Observe all the rules, and be enthusiastic about the safety program.
2. Know the operation of your equipment.
3. Be alert for unsafe conditions or acts.
4. Inspect often all issues related to safety operations (employee actions, vehicles, equipment, etc.).
5. Take effective corrective action.
6. Maintain discipline.
7. Know your employees.

143.3 Contractors

Contractors must ensure that their vehicles meet minimum safety requirements and that they and their employees operate vehicles in a safe manner as specified by these and other safety guidelines.

143.4 Individuals

Ultimately, safety is an individual responsibility. Each and every one of us must actively participate in the safety program and perform all duties in a safe manner.