ohs leaders contributing to achieving the australian whs strategy 2012-22
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This is an interactive workshop presentation by Tracey Browne, Manager - National Safety & Workers' Compensation Policy and Membership Services, The Australian Industry Group. In October 2012, The Australian WHS Strategy 2012-22 was launched with a vision of Healthy, Safe and Productive Working Lives. All governments have signed up to the Strategy and the OHS/WHS regulators will develop individual and collective strategies to contribute to the overall objectives of reducing the incidence of work related death, injury and illness. However, OHS Leaders know the real improvement in health and safety occurs when strong organisations focus on their key areas of risk and work with other industry players to increase the understanding, knowledge, skills and commitment to address risks across industry and through supply chains. This interactive workshop is designed to harness the collective knowledge and commitment of Summit participants to think outside the box and identity opportunities for collective action to improve the overall WHS performance of Australia. Together OHS Leaders can make a difference. Benefits of this presentation: - Obtain insight into the rationale for the components of the Strategy from an employer representative involved in the development of the Strategy - Share ideas with other Summit participants about how collective skills and commitment of OHS leaders can make a difference outside their organisational influence - Leave the workshop with a new perspective on our ability as OHS leaders to make a differenceTRANSCRIPT
Tracey BrowneManager, National Safety & Workers’ Compensation Policy and Membership Services
OHS Leaders’ Summit 2013
Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022On average, in Australia each year:
– 250 workers die from an injury sustained at work
– It is estimated that over 2000 workers die from a work-related illness
In 2009-10:– 640 000 workers reported experiencing a
work-related injury or illness– 303 000 workers were compensated for an
injury or illness Source: Safe Work Australia, Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022, Page 1
Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022
Healthy, safe and productive working lives
Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 - OutcomesReduced incidence of work-related death, injury and illness achieved by
Reduced exposure to hazardsand risks using
Improved hazard controls and supported by
An improved wok health and safety infrastructure
Added later: Reduction in exposure to hazards Improved control of risks
AgricultureRoad transportManufacturing
ConstructionAccommodation and food services
Public administration and safetyHealth care and social assistance
Musculoskeletal disorders Mental disorders Cancers (including skin cancer) Asthma Contact dermatitis Noise-induced hearing loss
DesignNetworks and supply chains
Health and safety capabilitiesLeadership and culture
Research and evaluationGovernment
Regulatory framework
Targets: 20% reduction in fatalities; 30% reduction in incidence rates for all claims, and for MSD claims
Action Areas and Strategic
Outcomes
Priority InjuriesPriority
Industries
Collaboration and contribution of:Governments
IndustryUnions
EmployersWorkers
Community
Australian WHS Strategy 2012-2022Healthy, safe and productive working lives
Illustrative Diagram © Australian Industry Group 2012
Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 – Action Areas
Hazards are eliminated
or minimised by design
Improved work health and safety
through supply
chains and networks
Improved work health and safety capabilities
Leaders in communities
and organisations promote a
positive culture for health and
safetyEvidence-informed policy, programs
and practice
Governments improve work
health and safety
The regulatory framework improves effectiveness by responding and adapting to changing circumstances
Group Discussion and Feedback
Current contributions to these action areas? What else could you or your organisation do in these areas?
Are you and/or your organisation prepared to make a commitment to contribute to the strategy outside your normal sphere of influence?
Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022
Engagement and Participation
OR ……. Just, another document in the “to read” pile
Tracey BrowneManager, National Safety & Workers’ Compensation Policy and Membership Services