Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) In Industries-Need for a Strategic Approach
Leadership training both at managerial and workmen level will help percolate the safety procedures in any industry and trained safety ambassadors are the change agents to improve the OH&S culture and to implement safety programmes.
Abstract
Due to increased business activity in major sectors in the backdrop of globalization, there is an increased vulnerability of employees to workplace injuries and health related hazards. Companies have started operating in more transparent manner regarding safety of employees. The process of measures to avoid workplace related occupational health hazards is a continuous and dynamic one and situation driven. More professionals in the diagnosis of OHH related problems are need of the hour. Leadership training both at managerial and workmen level will help percolate the safety procedures in any industry. Task Based and process based health risk assessment provide knowledge on potential risks areas for developing strategies. Trained safety ambassadors are the change agents to improve the OH&S culture and to implement safety programmes. Safety aspects at material procurement and supply chain level are also, an important aspect for the companies while addressing OHS strategy. KeywordsOccupational Health Hazards, safety procedures, training, OHS strategy