OHS Body Of Knowledge

Chain of Responsibility (CoR) has long been a misunderstood concept in transport and the wider safety profession, and the latest OHS Body of Knowledge (OHS BoK) chapter tackles it as a risk-based approach rather than a narrow legal requirement. I am especially proud that this is the first new chapter in the 3rd edition of the OHS BoK. After a challenging drafting process, we now have a resource that clarifies how CoR extends beyond the driver and highlights the interconnected responsibilities of everyone in the supply chain. While the chapter acknowledges possible future legislative changes, it focuses on helping OHS professionals manage CoR from a practical standpoint—creating frameworks for risk identification, scheduling and communication. The abstract offers a snapshot: “CoR places legal obligations on parties within the heavy vehicle road transport supply chain…[and] advocates a proactive, informed approach to heavy vehicle safety management…” . Yet the core message is that an OHS professional’s role is to ensure safe outcomes through consistent application of CoR principles, solid collaboration with supply-chain partners and forward-thinking strategies that keep pace with an evolving legislative environment. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on how this new chapter can enhance CoR practice in diverse industries. Download the new chapter from here; www.ohsbok.org.au

We are excited to announce the recent updates to Chapters 22.1 and 22.2 of the OHS Body of Knowledge (OHS BoK). These chapters focused on occupational noise and vibration, which Beno Groothoff has revised to reflect the latest research, legislation, and best practices in managing these significant workplace hazards. Chapter 22.1: Occupational Noise?looks into the health impacts of noise hazards, which are well-recognised, with noise-induced hearing loss being a priority work-related disease in Australia. Chapter 22.2: Vibration?addresses the risks associated with exposure to vibration in the workplace. These updates are essential for OHS professionals striving to maintain high workplace safety and health standards. To access these updated chapters and integrate the latest knowledge into your practice, visit the?OHS BoK website. Stay informed and ensure your workplace has the most current strategies for managing noise and vibration hazards. #OHS #WorkplaceSafety #OccupationalHealth #NoiseControl #VibrationControl #OHSBoK #SafetyProfessionals

Finally finished reading all chapters of the OHS Body of Knowledge: https://lnkd.in/gGdS8S5T Thank you Pam Pryor AO for being the prime driving force in putting this tremendous resource together. I feel it is something all safety professionals should read through if they are serious about their craft.

I thought by discussing the OHS Body Of Knowledge chapter on culture we'd bring structure and order to the safety galaxy. https://lnkd.in/gaDqtu-c However our recent Australian Institute of Health & Safety BoK Breakfast didn't turn out like that as the highlights reel shows. ?? Further research led me to a couple of very enlightening podcasts.?? Andrew Barrett and chapter author David Borys https://lnkd.in/g5eXGpfm David Provan and Drew Rae https://lnkd.in/g-hr7KHR The question to the group was: Are you still in the 'culture club' or are you a 'practitioner of practices'? What do you reckon? Big thanks to Trainwest RTO# 51807 for their ongoing sponsorship of the BoK breakfasts and Dome Coffee Westralia for the homely service. The next BoK breakfast event in July is open for registrations. We go back to Foundation Science...... https://lnkd.in/g3DeBF_t Marilyn Hubner Celia Antonovsky Damien Wragg Bradley Hobson

Beautiful morning with the #AIHSinWA team and excellent guests digesting the OHS Body Of Knowledge, Organisational Culture: A Search for Meaning. This networking BoK breakfast led to an open dialogue on the meaning of culture with many great insights ???? Thank you Alastair Milne FAIM and Trainwest RTO# 51807 for bringing this dialogue to life. #organisationalculture Australian Institute of Health & Safety ??

CULTURE ???? The Trainwest Safety Institute ????????♀? once again bringing safety professionals together at the quarterly Australian Institute of Health & Safety OHS Body Of Knowledge Breakfast ?????? Wonderfully facilitated by Alastair Milne FAIM. Join us. Be the change. Think future now. Trainwest RTO# 51807

OHS Body Of Knowledge #Investigations - consultation Chapters in the OHS Body Of Knowledge are authored by people considered eminent in their field. Most chapters also benefit from the input of a technical panel, peer review and a consultation focus group. The authors and I are especially appreciative of the input of the technical panel for the #Investigations chapter who committed their time over the long development period - Kym Bills, Martyn Campbell, Jamie Ross, Sarah Cuscadden, Amanda Clements with the later input by Aymen Ibrahim. Peer reviewers Mark Alston, Peter Cumming, Steve Dine, Graham Edkins, Chris McKie, Simon Roberts - DBA, MBA, MBL, MOHS, FAIHS, GAICD, Peter Sturm EMBA BA CHSC CRSP also provided important input. The consultation focus group provided vital practical perspectives - Sarah Cuscadden, Georgia Danos, Kevin Figueiredo GAICD FAIHS, Allison Hutton, Declan James-Boylan, Rod Maule, Chrissie Stone, Lucy Trembearth. My thanks to all of you for your time, interest and expertise. The chapter and Guide are available for free download at https://lnkd.in/g4D6ZJJV Marilyn Hubner, Geoff Dell, Yvonne Toft Australian Institute of Health & Safety #OHS #WHS #safety #accident #accidentInvestigation #OHSprofessional

Chapter 12.6.1: Investigations explores the influence of investigator lenses, biases and perceptions on the collection and interpretation of evidence and the role, benefits and limitations of causation models and methods. The investigation process is outlined, logic-based analysis is explained, and the development of recommendations and the investigation report is discussed. As a support Chapter 12.6.2: Guide to Investigations provides practical advice and checklists that can be modified to suit individual organisational situations. I recommend these two chapters written by Geoff Dell, Yvonne Toft, Shevaun Dell, David Skegg and?Ivan (Johnny) Cikara and all chapters in the OHS Body Of Knowledge for every OHS professional as a key concept and related evidence that can be applied in different contexts and framework. #investigations

New OHS Body Of Knowledge chapter on #investigations #Incident investigation is a core function for many #OHSprofessionals however reports, both formal and anecdotal, suggest significant knowledge and skill deficits in the area. Many investigations focus on actions of individuals resulting in findings of #humanerror rather than the systemic factors that led to the event. The new OHS Body Of Knowledge chapter on #Investigations has had a long gestation period but is an important addition to our professional knowledge base. The chapter provides the knowledge for #OHSprofessionals to conduct objective, ethical and systematic investigations focusing on #organisationallearning. The chapter explores the influence of investigator lenses, biases and perceptions on the collection and interpretation of evidence and the role, benefits and limitations of causation models and methods. The investigation process is outlined, logic-based analysis is explained, and the development of recommendations and the investigation report is discussed. The chapter is accompanied by a Guide to Effective Investigations which provides practical advice and checklists that can be modified to suit individual organisational situations. Learning outcomes are also provided which describe what new graduates (and others) should be able to do in the workplace having read the chapter and the guide. These learning outcomes are particularly useful for experienced OHS professionals mentoring or managing others in the workplace. The principle author of the chapter is Geoff Dell supported by Yvonne Toft, Dr Ivan (Johnny) Cikara, David Skegg and Shevaun Dell. I am proud to have made a contribution to the chapter in a coordination and editing role. I recommend it to all OHS professionals and others with a responsibility for incident investigations. The chapter and the Guide can be read at https://lnkd.in/g4D6ZJJV #accident Australian Institute of Health & Safety Marilyn Hubner