Collect Information Relevant To Formulation Of WSH Policy

An organization that monitors it’s WSH performance and the changes of WSH legislation in the country in which it operates will usually have better WSH management and control as well as improved safety performance as opposed to those organization that do not monitor it’s HSE performance
The availability of relevant organizational information provides the opportunity for the development of effective WSH policies which will results in better control of workplace hazards and risks as the implemented
WSH policies provides the principles in which the employees shall conduct their business, provide rooms for improvement as areas where remedial action is required are identified and it also creates the opportunity for feedback and motivation
Relevant organization information for the WSH Policy formulation may include but not restricted to the following:
• Audit results ( both internal audits & external audits)
• WSH performance indicators ( both proactive & reactive indicators)
• Management Reviews
• WSH risk assessments
• Legal ad other requirements
• Relevant social and economical factors
Risk Management

Substantial amount of WSH information were gathered from the plant risk assessment exercise which is very useful for the formulation of the WSH Policies because the workplace hazards were identified and risks evaluated and decision prioritized to reduce risks to tolerable level based on collective cross functional teams effort’s using a structured and systematic procedure.

External Audit

Results from an audit can be consider as relevant organization information because it constitutes the “feedback loop” to the planning stage which enables  an organization to reinforce, maintain and develop it’s ability to reduce risks to reduce risks to the fullest extent and to ensure the continued  efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of the WSH management system

Survey

Organization can undertake survey to gather feedback & opinions from their stakeholders

Question 1 : Management Are Committed To Health Of Employees

Total no. of answers =21,980
Average	5.88%	5.88%	5.88%	17.65%	29.41%	35.29%
Subtotal	1,275	1,275	1,275	3,879	6,464	7,757	0
	Highly disagree	Moderately disagree	Slightly disagree	Slightly agree	Moderately agree	Highly agree	Not applicable to me

35.29% of workforce –highly agree management are committed to Health of Employees
5.88%  of workforce-highly disagree management are committed to Health of Employees

Conclusion: It is evident that a fraction of the workforce are not satisfied with the existing health programmes institutionalized by the organization. The organization have to conduct employee health needs and develop suitable health programmes

Question 2 : Management Always Improves the work environment to minimize employees health impact

Total no. of answers=21,980
Average	0.00%	6.25%	18.75%	18.75%	18.75%	37.50%	0.00%
Subtotal	0	1,374	4,121	4,121	4,121	8,243	0
	Highly disagree	Moderately disagree	Slightly disagree	Slightly agree	Moderately agree	Highly agree	Not applicable to me

37.50% of workforce –highly agree management always improves the work environment to minimize employees health impact

6.25 % workforce-moderately disagree management always improves the work environment to minimize employees health impact

Conclusion: It is evident from the survey , a small percentage of the workforce  does not agree with the notion that the management always improves the work environment to minimize employees heath impact. Clearly the organization have to conduct employee health needs analysis to establish

Question 3 : The Workforce Is Committed To Prevent The Spread Of H5N1

Total no. of answers=21,980
Average	0.00%	8.33%	16.67%	8.33%	33.33%	33.33%	0.00%
Subtotal	0	1,831	3,664	1,831	7,326	7,326	0
	Highly disagree	Moderately disagree	Slightly disagree	Slightly agree	Moderately agree	Highly agree	Not applicable to me

33.33% of workforce –highly agree that the workforce is committed to prevent the spread of H5N1
Infectious Disease

8.33 % workforce-moderately disagree that the workforce is committed to prevent the spread of H5N1 Infectious Disease

Conclusion: It is evident from the survey that small fraction of the workforce moderately disagree that workforce is committed to prevent the spread of H5N1.And the data indirectly tells us there are 2 different school of thoughts in the shop floor

Question 4 : Our Job Is Very hazardous To Our Health

Total no. of answers=21,980
Average	47.06%	17.65%	5.88%	11.76%	5.88%	11.76%	0.00%
Subtotal	10,344	3,879	1,292	2,585	1,292	2,585	0
	Highly disagree	Moderately disagree	Slightly disagree	Slightly agree	Moderately agree	Highly agree	Not applicable to me

47.06% of workforce –highly disagree that the their job is very hazardous to their health
11.76 % workforce-highly agree that their job is very hazardous to their health

Conclusion: It is evident from the survey that 11.76% of the workforce highly agree that their job is very hazardous to their health and this indirectly tells us either the risk assessment is not properly conducted or the implemented control measures are not effective to mitigate the severity of the hazards

  Question 5 : Productivity Comes Before Health

Total no. of answers=21,980
Average	6.11%	16.67%	5.56%	5.00%	27.78%	38.89%	0.00%
Subtotal	1,343	3,664	1,222	1,099	6,106	8,548	0
	Highly disagree	Moderately disagree	Slightly disagree	Slightly agree	Moderately agree	Highly agree	Not applicable to me

38.89% of workforce –highly agree productivity comes before health

6.11 % workforce-highly disagree that productivity should come before health

Conclusion: It is evident from the survey conducted that the organization safety culture needs improvement as a high fraction of the workforce 38.89% are risk takers who are willing to take risk just to fulfil high productivity rate

Question 6 : Are Accidents Caused By Unsafe Workers

Total no. of answers=21,980
Average	6.11%	16.67%	5.56%	5.00%	27.78%	38.89%	0.00%
Subtotal	1,343	3,664	1,222	1,099	6,106	8,548	0
	Highly disagree	Moderately disagree	Slightly disagree	Slightly agree	Moderately agree	Highly agree	Not applicable to me

38.89% of workforce –highly agree that accidents are caused by unsafe workers

6.11 % workforce-highly disagree that accidents are caused by unsafe workers

Conclusion: It is evident from the survey conducted that accidents are not purely contributed by the unsafe acts of workers as a small fraction of the workforce 6.11% suggested there are other underlying factors too. Based on this findings, it is necessary to conduct risk assessment on all activities championed by cross-functional risk assessment team

Question 7 : Safety Communications  On H5N1 Are Effective

23.81% of workforce –highly agree that safety H5N1 communications are effective
4.76% workforce-highly disagree that the organization safety H5N1 communications are effective

Total no. of answers=21,980
Average	4.76%	14.29%	9.52%	19.05%	28.57%	23.81%	0.00%
Subtotal	1,046	3,141	2,093	4,187	6,280	5,233	0
	Highly disagree	Moderately disagree	Slightly disagree	Slightly agree	Moderately agree	Highly agree	Not applicable to me

Conclusion: It is evident from the survey conducted that the safety communication on H5N1 needs improvement as 4.76% of the workforce highly disagree that the communication on H5N1 is effective.

Question 8 : Our H5N1 Emergency Procedures Are Effective

45.45% of workforce –highly agree that the workforce H5N1 Emergency Procedures Are Effective

3.09 % workforce-highly disagree that the workforce H5N1 Emergency Procedures Are Effective

Conclusion: It is evident from the survey conducted that organization needs to improve on its H5N1 emergency procedures as a fraction of the workforce disagree that the H5N1 emergency procedures are effective

Total no. of answers=21,980
Average	3.09%	6.00%	9.09%	9.09%	27.27%	45.45%	0.00%
Subtotal	679	1,319	1,998	1,998	5,994	9,990	1
	Highly disagree	Moderately disagree	Slightly disagree	Slightly agree	Moderately agree	Highly agree	Not applicable to me

Question 9 : Our H5N1 Safety Training Is Effective

41.67% of workforce –highly agree that the organization H5N1 Safety Training is effective
3.97 % workforce-highly disagree that the organization H5N1 Safety Training is effective

Conclusion: It is evident from the survey conducted that the organization needs to conduct further employees training needs analysis to identify what are the trainings applicable to it’s context as a fraction of the workforce 3.97% highly disagree that the organization H5N1 Safety Training is effective

Total no. of answers=21,980
Average	3.97%	6.00%	9.09%	9.09%	27.27%	41.67%	0.00%
Subtotal	679	1,319	1,998	1,998	5,994	9,990	1
	Highly disagree	Moderately disagree	Slightly disagree	Slightly agree	Moderately agree	Highly agree	Not applicable to me

Question 10 : Our H5N1 Implemented Control Measures Are Effective

33.33% of workforce –highly agree that the workforce H5N1 implemented control measures are effective

8.33 % workforce-moderately disagree that the workforce H5N1 implemented control measures are effective

Conclusion: It is evident from the survey conducted that small fraction of the work force highly disagree that the organization H5N1 implemented control  measures are effective

Total no. of answers=21,980
Average	8.33%	8.33%	16.67%	16.67%	16.67%	33.33%	0.00%
Subtotal	1,831	1,831	3,664	3,664	3,664	7,326	0
	Highly disagree	Moderately disagree	Slightly disagree	Slightly agree	Moderately agree	Highly agree	Not applicable to me

Feedback From Stake Holders

Gathering the feed back or opinions from the organization stake holders are important because it creates the opportunity to expose stake holders to the organizations current vision of the system and to engage them in the formulation of WSH Policy. In addition, stake holder feed back and opinions
can be used by an organization to determine the implications for the formulation of it’s WSH policy

Workplace Safety & Health Acceptable Behaviour

What is Workplace Safety & Health Acceptable Behaviour

Acceptable Workplace Safety & Health behaviours refer to the stakeholders behaviour at work & their commitment and attitude towards safety.

Workers’ positive behaviour towards safety is considered one of the key factors in preventing accidents at workplaces. A successful introduction of behavioural safety process, focusing on identifying and reducing unsafe behaviour and reinforcing safe behaviour is one means of improving safety at workplaces.

Organization should identify the acceptable WSH behaviours that stakeholders must possess for a vibrant WSH culture to be integrated as an organization safety culture

To identify acceptable WSH behaviours in accordance with legal requirements and organisational
procedures, you will need to spend some time reviewing the WSH Regulations, it's Primary legislation and Subsidiary Legislation and table out the list

Workplace Safety & Health Acceptable Conditions

What Is Acceptable Workplace Safety & Health Conditions

Acceptable Workplace Safety & Health Conditions can be refer to the physical condition of the machinery and /or equipment that is safe for use by the worker.

The reasons why the machinery/equipment is viewed as acceptable under the WSH Regulations are:
a)Machinery/Equipment have been calibrated as per WSH regulations recommendations
b)Machinery/Equipment have been inspected ,checked and tested by a competent person
c)Machinery/Equipment have been periodically preventive maintained as per WSH regulations recommended frequency
Similarly acceptable WSH work condition can also refer to the improved work condition such as the provisioning of local mechanical ventilation on the abrasive blasting machinery/equipment and the abrasive blasting room in view of the occupational disease generated by the ambient air borne particulates resulting from grit abrasive blasting

To identify acceptable WSH conditions in accordance with legal requirements and organisational
procedures, you will need to spend some time reviewing the WSH Regulations, it's Primary legislation and Subsidiary Legislation and table out the list

Maintenance Of Fire Protection Equipment Guideline

Fire Protection System Maintenance Record Form

Hot Work Permit

Are you aware that you have to undertake the fire watch after you have completed your welding activity?

The reason is very obvious is to deter potential fire hazards which could well threatened the life safety and property protection

Fire Watch shall be conducted during the lst hour & the 3rd hour

Know HSE No Workplace Injuries

Becoming A WSH Officer

A profession in safety is very challenging, but also rewarding. An individual looking to become a safety personnel needs certain qualities to take on the responsibility of ensuring the health welfare and lives of those working around him.

With the implementation of the new WSH Act, there has been heightened awareness of Workplace Safety and Health across various industries such as Construction, Marine, and even Service industries such as Landscaping, and Transport and Logistics. Employers are now increasingly looking at building a strong and capable pool of Safety Personnel. In view of that, it is essential to have a person with the right attributes and attitude to be a WSH Personnel.

Below are some preferred qualities of WSH personnel

Preferred Qualities
Have a strong and keen interest in workplace safety and health (WSH)Prepared to take responsibility for the lives and welfare of others Confident, have a firm and decisive nature, and able to influence others to work safely Keen to learn, with a teachable attitude

Excellent team-player and possess good communication skills to interact with people
from different nationalities Able to work under close supervision from senior WSH personnel Good physical condition and able to work outdoors,
e.g.: Working under the sun at constructions sites
Climbing up and down vessels at shipyards
Able to attend night lessons
Have at least 2 years of working experience
Technical/ Engineering background will be advantageous

Typical Job Description of WSH Officers

WSH Officers identify and assess any foreseeable risk arising from the workplace or work
processes and recommend and assist in the implementation of reasonably practicable measures
to eliminate, minimize or control risks.

1. Promote awareness and adoption of safety standards and practices

2. Keep abreast of WSH legal and other requirements

3. Develop and implement WSH Management System

4. Ensure compliance with legal requirements on safety and health issues through:
- WSH Policy
- Safety inspections
- Incident investigations and analysis
- Safety programmes and procedures
- Reviewing safety control measures

5. Communicate WSH matters effectively through:
- Drafting and writing reports
- Conducting WSH presentations and training
- Verbal and written communication channels
- Maintenance of documentation

6. Working with government agencies like MOM on safety and health related matters