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When being interviewed and being asked what is the first things you would do if you get the job. What would you say. I suggest perform a gap analysis as to whats in place and what is n't. What do others think.
SBH
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What I did was to find out who was on the Safety Committee (that had not met for two years). I went around to meet them all individually, to introduce myself, ask them how they perceived their role on the Safety Committee, and what major concerns they had.
Then I did a gap analysis.
Jane
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I'd have suggested that spending a short while getting to know how things are done at present would be a good idea
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Also depends on the complexity of the organisation, as you may have a number of people to get to know as they may affect your work requirements. So my answer is, get to see as many relevant people as possible and discuss the new role from their perspective. Finding out other people's expectations is a real time saver later on, expecially if your role will not fit in with their ideas and this has to be explained to them!
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Having recently been through several interviews my stock answer to this question is - identify the key stakeholders within the organisation, use my personality to engage with them on OHS matters and identify where there are any percieved short falls.
Once this has been done, then begin using your influencing skills to move along any current issues and ensure that you these people on board.
Worked for me...havent got a clue what it means....
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Listen, listen and listen again.
Acknowledge/record good practice as you find it but don't shirk from challenging any obvious unsafe practice immediately you come across it.
Arrange first review meeting with new boss for no more than two weeks after appointment.
Well it might sound like 3 things but why not offer buy one get two free. Perhaps I am saying the same as Mark??
Good luck
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I agree with Pete. The first thing to do is condcut a review of the existing H&S management system. This covers all the aforementioned; like geting to know the safety committee etc
Best of Luck
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What I would personally do is:- See what current their current Health & Safety was like. See if/or it was flawed, jot down what changes would have to be made for the safety of others, then once this was completed I would hold a meeting with intent to implement these changes slowly but surely. Just so people could learn to adapt to the new structure.
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SBH wrote:When being interviewed and being asked what is the first things you would do if you get the job. What would you say. I suggest perform a gap analysis as to whats in place and what is n't. What do others think.
SBH I'm in the middle of recruiting and am asking that question, hoping for that response. I have had most say that they would talk to managers/stakeholders/safety commitee and see what they thought was needed, but to be honest, if I thought we had the expertise in house already to know what needed doing then I wouldn't be recruiting. Although I do need someone to work with people to understand the business, I need someone to take proactive ownership of H&S from day one and to have a structured and methodical approach. You are the expert, feel confident in asserting yourself as the expert!
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Quote:I'm in the middle of recruiting and am asking that question, hoping for that response. I have had most say that they would talk to managers/stakeholders/safety commitee and see what they thought was needed, but to be honest, if I thought we had the expertise in house already to know what needed doing then I wouldn't be recruiting. Although I do need someone to work with people to understand the business, I need someone to take proactive ownership of H&S from day one and to have a structured and methodical approach. You are the expert, feel confident in asserting yourself as the expert! The key reason for talking to the managers/stakeholders etc is not because I don't know what is needed. It is to try to see how I can build a bridge between what I know they need, and what they perceive they need. It is to avoid the alienation that can sometimes happen. It is also important to know whether there are any people who already have a good idea as to what is needed. They will feel appreciated and will become good allies.
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