This material is for training purposes only to inform the reader of occupational safety and health best practices and general compliance requirements and is not a substitute for provisions of the OSH Act of 1970 or any governmental regulatory agency. Providing Safety Supervision or Oversight. Adequate supervision means detecting and correcting hazards before they result in injury or illness. New employees should be supervised closely and given feedback about their performance until the supervisor is sure that they understand and have the skills to carry out those safe work procedures. New employees, fresh out of training, have some knowledge, but little practical experience. The first six months of employment are the most dangerous for employees. More accidents occur during the first six months of an employee's job than at any other time. Why? Because new employees have not acquired the skills, nor have they internalized the expectations and values of the supervisor. Consequently, new employees should receive close supervision (monitoring) and regular feedback about expected safe behavior. Copyright © 2000-2008 Geigle Communications LLC . All rights reserved. Federal copyright law prohibits unauthorized reproduction by any means and imposes fines up to $25,000 for violations. disclaimer | Comment