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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OHS SEMINAR
The presentation from this event has been kindly made available by the
presenters. To improve the access and usability of the information the
presentation has been separated into 4 parts.
PART 1 – Introductory slides, organisation culture, leadership in OHS and OHS performance (claims history) in the community sector.
PART 2 – Overview of OHS harmonisation, OHS obligations for organisations and individuals; due diligence in OHS; consultation
PART 3 – Regulation and Enforcement; Investigation;
PART 4 – Avenues for information and support; checklist for getting started
Proudly presented by
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OHS SEMINAR
Due Diligence for Community Sector Leaders
PRESENTATION PART 1
8 September 2010The Arts Centre, Melbourne
Proudly presented by
Lynette Buoy, CEO
Centre for Excellence
in Child and Family Welfare
OPENING ADDRESS
SPEAKERS INTRODUCTIONS
Rhonda Lawson StreetState Manager, NDS
&
Emma KingCEO, KPV
HARMONISATION OF OHS LAWS & DUE DILIGENCE COMMITMENTS
David MoodyActing Director of National Health &
Safety Reform, WorkSafe Victoria
Barry SherriffPartner, Norton Rose Australia
This presentation will be using an
Audience Response System
Keepad Interactive
All response are anonymous
1. Choose your response from the corresponding keypad button(s).
2. The light will go GREEN to confirm your response has been received.
3. You can change your answer (whilst voting is open) simply by pressing your new response button(s).
(The system will only count the last vote)
HOW TO USE THE KEYPADS
Good occupational
health and safety is good business
-Service delivery
-Sustainability
Organisational culture is driven from the top
Visible levels of involvement in leading OHS strategy by the board makes a
difference to the level of importance it is given throughout the organisation
Being a leader in OHS
• Leadership> Formal / public statement of leadership
• Knowledge> Know your OHS responsibilities & act on emerging issues
• Responsibility> Appoint a board member to champion health & safety> Hold managers responsible for OHS responsibilities
• Decision-making> Ensure decision-making includes OHS considerations
• Consultation> Ensure systems in place for consultation with staff
• Oversight> Oversee efficacy of OHS systems and programs
Culture
What will influence behaviour and a safety culture in your organisation?(you can choose more than one)
1. The work requirements
2. Organisational safety procedures
3. Supervisor/manager activity
4. Union and/or regulator oversight
5. Leadership
6. Accident, incident, near miss
7. Employee activity
8. Other external influences
Driving OHS performance
• Values are most influential on specific behaviour as– Behaviour does not need conscious thought– Values drive attitude to OHS beyond the personal to caring for others– Values are more likely to overcome perceptions of impotence, inevitability or cost– Benefits do not need to be recognised, but may be sought out– People may not accept that they will be caught or suffer the consequences
Behaviour
Values
Perceived Benefits
PerceivedDetriment
Where leaders fit in Enabling and driving
Leadership and governance
Enabling and driving
Leadership and governance
Implementation
Policies, procedures and action
Implementation
Policies, procedures and action
Drive the Culture
Enforce Accountability
Allocate Resources etc
Community services today
• Large number of part time workers and volunteers• Growing and ageing workforce• More complex services• Organisational management
Community Services- OHS Performance
How many claims for work related injury/illness do you think there was in the community services sector during 2009-10?
1. 3,126
2. 1,982
3. 1,176
4. 833
5. 523
6. 490
Community Services – OHS Performance
Which of the following industries do you think recorded fewer standard claims than community services?
1. Agriculture
2. Food manufacturing
3. Metals manufacturing
4. Hospitals and aged care
5. Construction
Risks for community services
WorkSafe’s approach
Incentive Assistance
Enforcement Persuasion
The basics don’t change
• Consult on health and safety issues
• Find the hazards
• Fix the problem
• Review regularly