the wsh advocate programme - Workplace Safety and Health Council

The WSH Council Office speaksto the WSH Ambassadors (alsoknown as WSH Advocates) to findout more about what they do.What are some of the challenges WSH Ambassadorsfaced and how did you overcome them?Given the diverse backgrounds and age groups of thework team, some colleagues may have less awarenessor buy-in to safety practices. These colleagues requiremore coaching and monitoring to make them understandthe importance of good safety behaviour.What are your motivations?To create a safer work environment, not only forourselves, but also for the clients we serve.Figure 3 WSH Ambassadors (also known as WSH Advocates) atan in-house briefing and training.What does it mean for you to be a WSH Ambassador?It is part and parcel of our daily work. We are generallymore aware of the safety aspects of our work andthe safety of our colleagues based on our trainingsand experiences.What do you do daily as an Ambassador?We provide safety highlights and reminders during dailybriefing, and observe and coach fellow colleagues inperforming tasks safely.Figure 4Recognition badge awarded byCleaning Express to their WSHAmbassadors (also known asWSH Advocates)Are there any rewarding moments for your effortsso far?We have observed that workers are able to retain safetyknowledge better, and work more safely. Also, workerswho have been less receptive towards safety practicesbefore now seemed to have a change in mindset. Theyare more driven to practice safety at work. Sometimes,we receive compliments from our clients in appreciationof our good work.26 A Guide to the WSH Advocate Programme27