Question

Identify some of the main barriers to the implementation of an occupational health and safety program in most organizations, as well as strategies to break through these barriers

You can include topics such as resistance to change as well as traditional management concerns.

Answer 1

Some of the main barries to the implementation of occupational health and safety program in most organization are

• Lack of awareness by the employees .This can be overcome by regular and periodic training
• If there is a strict legislation.This can make the employees to work under pressure.This can be tacked by making the rules and regulations flexible and employee friendly
• When there is inadequate resources from the organization. This has to be addressed by making arrangements for the necessary material, equipment,etc., needed for employees to break this barrier
• When there is no auditing done periodically in order to identify the root cause of any problem.The barrier can be broken by regular auditing and providing necessary guidance
• When there is inadequate communication.This barrier can be broken by building a strong communication platform between employees, stakeholders,etc.,