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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OHS SEMINAR

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.

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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OHS SEMINAR

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  1. 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

  2. EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OHS SEMINAR Due Diligence for Community Sector Leaders PRESENTATION PART 1 8 September 2010 The Arts Centre, Melbourne Proudly presented by

  3. Lynette Buoy, CEO Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare OPENING ADDRESS

  4. SPEAKERS INTRODUCTIONS Rhonda Lawson Street State Manager, NDS & Emma King CEO, KPV

  5. HARMONISATION OF OHS LAWS & DUE DILIGENCE COMMITMENTS David Moody Acting Director of National Health & Safety Reform, WorkSafe Victoria Barry Sherriff Partner, Norton Rose Australia

  6. This presentation will be using an Audience Response System KeepadInteractive All response are anonymous

  7. HOW TO USE THE KEYPADS • Choose your response from the corresponding keypad button(s). • The light will go GREENto confirm your response has been received. • 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)

  8. Good occupational health and safety is good business • Service delivery • Sustainability

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 5 100% CultureWhat will influence behaviour and a safety culture in your organisation?(you can choose more than one) • The work requirements • Organisational safety procedures • Supervisor/manager activity • Union and/or regulator oversight • Leadership • Accident, incident, near miss • Employee activity • Other external influences

  12. Driving OHS performance Values • 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 Perceived Benefits Perceived Detriment Behaviour

  13. Where leaders fit in Enabling and driving Leadership and governance • Drive the Culture • Enforce Accountability • Allocate Resources etc Implementation Policies, procedures and action

  14. Community services today • Large number of part time workers and volunteers • Growing and ageing workforce • More complex services • Organisational management

  15. 5 100% Community Services- OHS PerformanceHow many claims for work related injury/illness do you think there was in the community services sector during 2009-10? • 3,126 • 1,982 • 1,176 • 833 • 523 • 490

  16. 5 100% Community Services – OHS PerformanceWhich of the following industries do you think recorded fewer standard claims than community services? • Agriculture • Food manufacturing • Metals manufacturing • Hospitals and aged care • Construction

  17. Risks for community services

  18. WorkSafe’s approach Incentive Assistance Enforcement Persuasion

  19. The basics don’t change • Consult on health and safety issues • Find the hazards • Fix the problem • Review regularly

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