Systematic Approach to Investigating and Addressing Workplace Health and Safety Problems
A systematic approach to addressing workplace health and safety problems involves steps such as problem investigation, defining the issue, gathering information, and involving members. Techniques like surveys, inspections, and member feedback help in understanding the problem and its root causes. Planning actions based on investigation results, union aims, and legal requirements is essential. Proper communication, member involvement, and adherence to HSE policies ensure effective resolution of issues.
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WHAT IS A P.I.P A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH WHEN TAKING ACTION ON A PROBLEM PROBLEM INVESTIGATION PLAN PROBLEM DEFINING THE PROBLEM INVESTIGATION FINDING OUT MORE PLAN DECIDING WHAT TO DO
POSSIBLE HEALTH & SAFETY PROBLEMS INSPECTIONS OF THE WORKPLACE SURVEYS OF MEMBERS ENCOURAGING MEMBERS TO RAISE PROBLEMS GETTING INFORMATION GETTING ACCESS TO ACCIDENT AND ILL HEALTH RECORDS DOING AN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
INVESTIGATION GETTING MEMBERS VIEWS WHEN WHO WHERE WHAT WHY DATE AND TIME PEOPLE INVOLVED PLACE WHERE THE PROBLEM IS THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM REASONS FOR THE PROBLEM
INVESTIGATION GETTING MEMBERS VIEWS SOME KEY POINTS TO CONSIDER IS THE PROBLEM DUE TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, INADEQUATE TRAINING OR POOR SUPERVISION IS THE PROBLEM ISOLATED OR RAISE BROADER ISSUE IT IS OFTEN THE CASE THAT INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS RAISE WIDER ISSUES WHAT DO THE MEMBERS WANT
INVESTIGATION GETTING MEMBERS VIEWS SOME IDEAS SURVEYS SHORT SURVEYS OF MEMBERS CAN BE USEFUL TO GAIN INFORMATION AND GENERATE INTEREST TUC MEETINGS BODY MAPPING TOOLS ARE USEFUL YOU CAN USE MEETINGS WITH MEMBERS TO GET VIEWS, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT INSPECTIONS USE INSPECTIONS TO DISCUSS H&S PROBLEMS WITH MEMBERS
PLAN WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF YOUR INVESTIGATION WHAT ARE THE UNIONS AIMS AND DO I NEED SUPPORT FROM MY REGIONAL OFFICER HOW CAN I KEEP THE MEMBERS INVOLVED AND INFORMED HOW STRONG IS THE FEELING OF MEMBERS ABOUT THE ISSUE HOW SHOULD I TAKE UP THE ISSUE WHAT PRESSURE AND ARGUMENTS SHOULD I USE
PLAN -CONTINUED WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY / H.S.E GUIDANCE ETC. WHAT DOES MY AGREEMENTS AND HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES SAY WHAT DOES THE RISK ASSESSMENT SAY DO I NEED TO TALK TO AN H.S.EINSPECTOR
TAKING UP THE ISSUE / PROBLEM SOMETIMES MINOR ISSUES CAN BE TAKEN UP INFORMALLY WITH THE RELEVANT PERSON IT IS BEST TO RAISE THE ISSUE IN WRITING PROBLEMS CAN BE SOMETIMES SORTED THROUGH SAFETY COMMITTEES URGENT PROBLEMS MAY HAVE TO BE RAISED DIRECTLY WITH SENIOR MANAGEMENT YOU MAY NEED TO USE THE DISPUTES PROCEDURE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM
SUMMARY IMPROVING HEALTH & SAFETY USUALLY COSTS MONEY BE PREPARED WITH A COUNTER ARGUMENT AND CASE REFER TO THE LAW, H.S.EGUIDANCE, HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS THE MAIN SOURCE OF NEGOTIATING STRENGTH COMES FROM THE SUPPORT OF YOUR OWN MEMBERS AND THEIR DETERMINATION TO SECURE A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
