This topic should provide you with the ability to:
Share information on safe work practices with members of the work group
Check the OHS practices of less experienced members and provide guidance and coaching to less experienced members
Support members of the workgroup to accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation
Section 2.3 Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely
Coaching is a beneficial process that can be applied successfully in and out of the workplace to increase the capacity of individuals by encouraging the development of their abilities to a superior level.
It is coaching by managers that can cultivate employee growth, not to mention employee loyalty. The manager who is an effective coach can take people from adequacy to excellence.
As self-esteem, confidence, and competence are built-up, so the team creates a more successful bottom line.
With the changes in the boss/worker relationship (reflecting a general movement in society towards greater equality), there is a strong argument for suggesting that a ‘coaching’ style of management is the most effective way to sustain employee productivity and effectiveness.
All employees need OHS training to carry out their work safely and without risks to their health, and that of others. The type of training will vary, depending on legal requirements and the types of hazards likely to be found in the workplace. Consider the following principles about training:
training is a way to learn new skills or reinforce good work practices, which will result in change of workplace
training addresses many work issues, not just health and safety. On-the-job training is an essential part of most jobs and should always include a safety. If training is effective, then safety improves.
training helps employees think about health and safety throughout daily routines
you may need a ‘training needs assessment’ to find out the training needs of your employees. This will help the employer identify the differences between an individual’s (or group’s) skills and the skills required for a particular job.
A ‘training needs assessment’ can look at three different levels:
the organisation - what are the health and safety goals? Look at the organisation’s OHS policy and talk to management. What resources are available to improve health and safety? What is the general attitude towards health and safety?
the task - the actual duties and responsibilities that make up the job
the worker - who should receive training?
Some examples of training are:
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Employers have a responsibility to provide training and employees have a responsibility to attend training.
