Comments on: OHS – A Change of Focus

By: Michel

Michel — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:39:39 +0000

True, I share the opinions written in the comments. Yes, it needs a change of focus and yes, what affects you at work will also affect you at home.

On the other hand clearity is needed as well. People need to know how to respond to what ever incident, right after anything occurs.

So, step 1 is the change of focus so people actually recognize issues, step 2 is make sure these people know how to respond.

Keep up the good work. Thanks.

By: Daniel Singh

Daniel Singh — Sat, 30 May 2009 12:10:10 +0000

A change of focus is exactly what is required. These days everybody is worried about compliance to policies & procedures and the core values of safety are lost. Employee responsibilies beyond their job description is not their problem. Investigations identify flaws in the system and more procedures are put in place. I think we need to go back to the basics and do what we have been doing for ages in family setups, minders and keepers for one another.

By: Mary Laffan

Mary Laffan — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:33:07 +0000

Thank you for this article. When teaching OHS in a program that promotes working holistically with client issues and self care,the personalised view offered by Phil Hart aligns perfectly. It seems also that when we can relate personally to information we are more likely to take it on board. Most students dislike studying OHS and see it as a burden so thanks for the focus; i.e. could be prepare a presentation which demonstrates skills used in the home or community that can be transferred to the workplace or community organisation of your preference as an employment option.

By: Tommy Adebayo

Tommy Adebayo — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:48:20 +0000

I think it makes more sense to make Safety more of an internalised value like honesty, trust and integrity.So that regardless how the quality of our work is if we fall short of company safety expections we should feel insulted. I am guilty myself of always talking about compliance with OHS policy and procedures when doing induction for new employees. From now on i will be more personal in terms of asking inductee what they think the consequence from an accident will cause and cost to them.

cheers

By: Noeline Moore

Noeline Moore — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:46:05 +0000

What an excellent article.The message that what affects you at work will also affect you at home is one that I endeavour to get across at both our Orientation and mandatory training sessions.
Keep up the good work.
Cheers