EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- A GUIDE TO A POSITIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICE PART II VERBAL COMMUNICATION This is a method of relaying information through speech or word of mouth. It is the most common and popular means of communication. It is used in the workplace for information dissemination, training sessions, meetings, interviews etc. It is however important that the information being communicated should be clear and easily understandable, vital information should not be lost in transient also which may jeopardize the entire communication process. It is also vital that recipient indicate their understanding and information to be communicated back to the communicator as well with questions like; Did you say……?, My response is ………?. Common barriers to effective verbal communication are as follows: Level of understanding and IQ of the recipient Physical and psychological condition of the recipient Language and dialect of the communicator Use of technical language...
Welcome back to our blog. We appreciate your various comments and if you missed yesterday’s discussion kindly visit www.safetymomentswithfunmilola.blogspot.com to know how to boost employee morale through pep talk. Today we are looking at Toolbox Meeting- a must do at every worksite. This is a type of verbal commination as discussed last week. It is an informal safety meeting that focuses on safety topics related to the specific job at hand. These meetings are normally short in duration and are generally conducted at the job site prior to the commencement of the day’s job or a work shift. It can be referred to as tailgate meeting, safety briefing or a mini pep talk. Topics can range from proper lifting techniques, appropriate use of PPE, good housekeeping, proper handling of tools etc. it is normally conducted by the safety professional in charge of the worksite. Major Components of a tool box meeting are as follows: The topics discussed should be relev...
Thought for the day!!! After resolving to work safely this year with a safety mindset and resolution to choose safety at all time, how will you respond to an emergency at your workplace ? What is workplace emergency? A workplace emergency is a sudden unexpected crisis in you place of work (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action. An emergency procedure is a written set of instructions that outlines what workers and others at a workplace should do in an emergency. All employees at every workplace must always know what to do in an emergency. Adequate information and awareness of the company’s emergency response plan or procedure is of utmost priority and importance. This usually ensures that risk to life and revenue loss is adequately minimized. Workplace emergency plan usually involve the following: In the event of an emergency, do the following: Arrange for evacuation of employees Render First Aid Salvage and r...
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