Essential resources for a competent supervisor

How you lead matters. A competent supervisor is a key part of a safe and healthy workplace. Use IHSA's industry-specific resources to take your leadership skills to the next level. 

Order IHSA's newly updated Supervisor Log Book and Safety Talks Manual

IHSA's Supervisor Log Book (RF008).

Supervisor Log Book

A competent supervisor keeps a personal and professional record of daily events on the jobsite. By maintaining a site log book, supervisors can document their due diligence and offer potential evidence in case of legal disputes. 

Keeping the log current takes only a few minutes each day. In general, a supervisor should briefly document routine events, but record major occurrences in greater detail. A log book is also a good location for notes, memos, and follow-up reminders.

IHSA’s Supervisor Log Book makes it easier for you to organize this information. Designed with workplace safety in mind, the log book includes many useful resources:

  • Daily log templates
  • Safety talks
  • Inspection checklists
  • A job safety analysis form
  • A due diligence checklist
  • Other essential resources

 

IHSA's safety talks manual (V005).

Safety Talks Manual

A safety talk is a hands-on way to help everyone at the workplace prioritize health and safety. IHSA’s Safety Talks Manual covers essential topics for the construction, transportation, electrical utilities, and aggregates industries.

The 168 safety talks in the manual can help you lead impactful discussions on many key workplace health and safety topics:

  • Responsibilities and rights
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Working at heights
  • Rigging and hoisting
  • Electricity
  • Vehicles and equipment
  • Trenching
  • Confined spaces
  • Techniques and tools
  • Occupational health
  • Ergonomics
  • Mental health