Dear Colleages,

I see some organisations where the H&S Department functions with a Policing / Enforcing / Punishing Philosophy towards other departments and even within their own department.

This leads to demoralising / demotivationg and leads to a condition of apathy internally and from operational departments, leading to a negative H&S Culture.

I have always believed that H&S should function with an Advising / Supporting / Mentoring Philosophy leading to motivation, high morale and a positive H&S Culture.

Would like your opinion / advise on the matter, please.

Thanks for your support

Thanks Kate,

Yes, please if you would.  Any info that will justify my stand that good Management is to motivate / mentor and advise subordinates and others, to create a positive H&S Culture.

Standing by to hear from you.

You may even send to my email address: arunji_m@msn.com

Appreciate your response and support.

regards

Edited by user 25 August 2018 14:10:34(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

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The 'Sensemaking' approach of high reliability organizations can be applied to any work environment, building  patiently on existing behaviour of leaders.

Leading publciaions by its inventor are:  'Sensemaking in Organziations' by Karl E Weick, Sage 1995, and 

'Making Sense of the Organization',  Karl E Weick, Blackwell, 2000