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Is obesity really an occupational health issue?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by David Apr 13.
Can OHS advisory committees set reform agendas?
Started Sep. 25, 2009
September 2009 Comcare Conference
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark McCabe Sep. 11, 2009.
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Hi Kevin,
There are some corporations using workplace health initiatives to raise their image profile without really making any real progress in assisting their employees in being aware of the benefits of good health in the workplace.Their health p…
The employees' obligations for their own safety are in the new national Work Health & Safety Act.
I like to take the efforts of the transport industry and union as an example of the preventative measures that can be considered. The industry and the…
It's interesting to note that NSW OHS Act places an obligation on employees not to place themself or others at risk, by act or omission, (I'm not very familiar with the details of other jurisdictions, though I imagine they will have similar provisio…
Lesley
I agree partly as well. That is why it is such a difficult issue and why I posted the topic, it taps many different elements of individual responsibility and corporate obligation.
In many cases, workers do not accept responsibility at work…
Hi Kevin,
I agree, in part, with your view - obesity is a personal health issue (albeit of national concern from a health services perspective) and as such, employers should not need to focus on it as a 'workplace wellness' issue, beyond providing a…
There are many health interventions for obesity and other issues occurring in the modern workplace but I am not sure that they are providing any more than symptomatic relief. If OHS investigations are intended to address the source of a hazard why…
Leslie
It sounds like you are describing an "evolutionary careerism" (trademark pending on that jargon) where those who are willing to risk their health and welfare will "succeed in business", ie. live long enough to enjoy their wealth. :)
I think…
Kevin,
I call myself a realist, though some may consider me a cynic. Speaking generally, I believe human concern for others is overwhelmed by one or other of the two extremes: greed or apathy. This can be observed in the business worlds of the two…
Leslie
Curiously your post occurred around the same time that Victorian politician Lynne Kosky resigns to look after an ill-relative.
I think there can be an economic model of benevolent or humanist capitalism and I was eagerly watching for its em…
Kevin,
I'm of the opinion that this imbalance relationship can NOT be broken due to the primary motivation factor being 'maximum gain for minimum expenditure' for both public and private sector businesses.
We live in a capitalist, market driven ec…
Steve & Barbara
I think the debate has moved on considerably since the home-based work/teleworking issue appeared over ten years ago. Much of the original work tasks related to having a computer at home and logging into the corporate network. The i…
Tim
I think this is the point that the trade unions are trying to make currently in relations to model OHS laws. They are being heard but not engaged.
Kevin
Recently I reported on the attainment of a seat at WorkSafe Victoria's OHS Advisory Committee by the Safety Institute of Australia. The unions do not believe that such a committee is of much benefit as it receives its directions from the WorkSafe Bo…
Addison
The reality you identify is that career progression is achieved through a work/life imbalance. There is considerable discussion on the issues of mental health in workplaces, stress levels in the public service, etc. The Comcare Conference t…
Workloads are really about personal choice. If you genuinely want to 'make it to the top', you will need to work significantly more than standard hours, and make personal sacrifices. This is simply because there are otjers out there who are willing…
I will be there Kevin - let's catch up for a coffee if you get the chance
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 5:09pm on September 9, 2009,
Hanna Hamilton said… - Thanks for the comment Kevin. The forum looks very interesting.
- At 11:42am on June 9, 2009,
Kevin Jones said…
- This looks a terrific initiative, one that Australia's OHS providers have sorely needed.
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