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the wsh advocate programme - Workplace Safety and Health Council

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Cleaning Express Pte LtdFigure 2. WSC member conducting safety induction briefing asbooth ambassador.With numerous groups of employees deployed at variedlocations, Cleaning Express established an informal WSHAdvocate <strong>programme</strong> with WSH Ambassadors (also knownas WSH Advocates) at various worksites to increase <strong>the</strong> reach<strong>and</strong> communication of WSH matters at <strong>the</strong> job sites.What are some future plans WSC has for<strong>the</strong> organisation?We are considering making <strong>the</strong> WSC stint a m<strong>and</strong>atorytour of duty for trainee supervisors in <strong>the</strong> future. Thiswill ensure that future supervisors have <strong>the</strong> knowledge,experience, <strong>and</strong> heart to safeguard <strong>the</strong> safety ofour workforce.On top of <strong>the</strong> in-house training that all staff receives, <strong>the</strong> WSHAmbassadors are also sent for external trainings or seminarsto improve <strong>the</strong>ir knowledge in WSH. The WSH Ambassador’srole is to share <strong>the</strong> knowledge acquired during training with<strong>the</strong>ir peers at work. The steering committee for <strong>the</strong> WSHAmbassadors Programme is renewed annually to increasestaff exposure <strong>and</strong> maintain a supply of fresh ideas.What are your motivations?Being able to motivate <strong>and</strong> see improvements in<strong>the</strong> working conditions for fellow workers.Are <strong>the</strong>re any rewarding moments for yourefforts so far?Generally, we are able to address WSH mattersconcerning <strong>the</strong> well-being of workers more efficientlyas <strong>the</strong> WSC convenes more frequently compared tounion meetings.24 A Guide to <strong>the</strong> WSH Advocate Programme25

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