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

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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

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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