Dear Friends,
Importance of a study on managerial strategies for not using PPE will show that most managements are not serious about safety. Most CEOs will find time only to inaugurate few functions like safety training for senior staff, celebration of Safety day etc. They will not be able to find time for safety unless it is a case of fatality. Responsibility for safety is entirely left with safety officers. In some companies safety officers are even found doing other jobs which has absolutely no connection with safety. Appointment of safety officer is statutory requirement and hence they are there.
Think how many cases of disciplinary actions are initiated in your company for non usage of PPE ?
Disciplinary action has to be initiated not for non-usage of PPE as such. Not using PPE provided for safety of the employee is a serious misconduct and as such disciplinary action is to be initiated for misconduct. Even union will not be able to stand on the way as it is a safety issue.
Safety Officers have to be serious and convince HRM and executives to realize the importance of safety and change the present strategies to achieve result.
Regards,
Kesava Pillai