FREE 216 page ebook – “Guidance for the beginning OHS professional” – George Robotham – you can see how awesome his work is here: George’s Reflections
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OHS Change Management
By George Robotham
Introduction
I have been involved in various types of OHS change. The most effective has been where I have led or been a member of OHS project teams using change management and project management methodologies to drive significant OHS change.
The only thing constant in business is change. General organisational change principles can enhance safety change if they are applied thoroughly.
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The Rise of The Safety Extremist
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and Social Networking allows us to share our opinions with thousands, perhaps millions of people we’ve never met. But what happens when one’s opinion foments extremism. It’s becoming a problem in safety. I’d like to hear your views on the matter, so please give this post a read and let me know what you think.
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A Humorous Look at How NOT To Do Safety
A very funny series by Murray Hurry from Safety Pro in NZ – Unfortunately just a little bit close to how it’s actually done
Part 1: What not to do with Manuals
Gudday mate, Murray Hurry here, your Corporate Safety Officer. You remember me, the guy with that Manual you had to help lift out of my hire car? Sorry it wasn’t convenient that day but we never thought the audit would happen at your place and we only found out that week. The Manual is the best you can get. I hope you put it on the shelf like I told you. In case you’re wondering, it’s the big green one mate.
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Tagged as: how not to do safety, safety manuals, Zero Harm
Work Bullies to Meet Their Nemesis under the New Federal Directive
Guest Post
Fair Work Commission (FWC), which has long been clamouring for a strong step against workplace bullying, is finally set to get their wish. The all-new amendment bill for the year 2013, waiting to pass in Federal Parliament seeks to deal strongly with bullies. Australian companies now need to develop a more sympathetic attitude towards such complaints and deal with them post haste.
Employees who have filed complaints may approach FWC for addressing from July 2013 onwards.
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Ageing workforce
Guest Post By George Robotham
I am 58 and have worked in OHS for 38 years. I have had a variety of OHS roles and have a rich portfolio of OHS experience to fall back on. I am no expert and still have a lot to learn in the field, fortunately I am a lifelong learner and I will continue to learn. My opinion is that mentally I am at my peak in relation to OHS.
Unfortunately the body has turned to crap. Many years of putting my head into the front row of rugby union scrums has not done my neck much good and my knees are not what they used to be.
Over the next four decades in Australia, the number of people aged over 65 will almost double. Within just seven years, about 85 percent of labour market growth will come from people over the age of 45.Our ageing population is a reality. Economic wellbeing, for both governments and individual businesses, depends on keeping older workers employed. Companies that fail to address the ageing workforce issue risk future staff and skill shortages, and any competitive edge they now enjoy (Qld. government, Dept. Of Justice)
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