Supporting safe, compliant and well-managed workshops
Supervisors play a critical role in maintaining safe working practices, legal compliance and effective day-to-day operations. Daltons’ Supervisor Training is designed to help those with responsibility for people, processes and machinery understand their duties and confidently manage risk.
Supervisor training overview
This course is aimed at supervisors, team leaders, workshop managers and anyone responsible for overseeing the use of machinery and work equipment. Training focuses on legal responsibilities, practical supervision and creating a safe, compliant working environment.
Supervisor Training supports organisations in meeting their obligations under PUWER, health and safety legislation and HSE guidance, while reinforcing best practice on the shop floor.
Who the training is for
Supervisor Training is suitable for:
Workshop supervisors and team leaders
Production managers and forepersons
Heads of department and technical leads
Teaching staff supervising workshop activities
Anyone responsible for operator safety and compliance
The course is particularly valuable for those overseeing multiple machine types or mixed-experience teams.
Course content
Training covers key supervisory responsibilities, including:
Legal duties under PUWER and health and safety legislation
Understanding operator competence and training requirements
Safe systems of work and supervision practices
Risk assessments and method statements
Monitoring machine condition, guarding and safety features
Incident reporting, near misses and corrective action
Managing change, new equipment and process updates
Content is tailored to reflect your machinery, workforce and operating environment.
Training format
Daltons delivers Supervisor Training primarily on customer sites across the UK and Ireland. Courses are structured to encourage discussion, real-world examples and practical application.
Training typically includes:
On-site delivery
Classroom-based and scenario-led learning
Group discussion around real workshop situations
Certification on successful completion
Courses can be delivered as standalone supervisor training or alongside operator training programmes.
