When a foreman concentrates on safety and providing a safe work environment the results are fewer job delays, lower costs and better morale along with fewer accidents.  As a foreman:

ü You don’t establish policy, but as a foreman you have a major responsibility to see that safety policies are followed.

ü You are on the job and can see if employees are complying with safety procedures or not.

ü You are on the front line and the company’s representative to employees.

ü It is your responsibility to make sure that workers are able to do their jobs in a way that promotes safety and minimizes risk.

A good foreman

•         Accepts responsibility for their role.

•         Has a commitment to safety.

•         Understands that injuries will occur if you do not take the proper steps to prevent them.