Group Activity: Challenges in Handling Safety and Health Issues with Employers and Employees #
Objective: Participants will share their current experiences and challenges in handling safety and health issues with employers and employees, enhancing collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Activity Breakdown: #
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
What tasks are assigned to participants?
- To explore the challenges that Safety and Health Committees face in handling safety and health issues with employers and employees.
- The aim is to foster the sharing of real-life experiences, encouraging dialogue and potential solutions.
2. Group Formation (5 minutes)
- Divide participants into two groups:
- Team 1: Focuses on challenges in handling safety and health issues with employers.
- Team 2: Focuses on challenges in handling safety and health issues with employees.
3. Discussion Preparation (5 minutes)
- The task for each group:
Each team will list down the challenges they face in dealing with the respective parties (employers or employees).- Team 1 (Employer challenges): Discuss and list challenges like getting employer buy-in, budget limitations, policy implementation, or employer indifference.
- Team 2 (Employee challenges): Discuss challenges such as resistance to safety protocols, lack of awareness, non-compliance, or communication gaps.
4. Group Discussion and Listing Challenges (15 minutes)
- Teams should brainstorm within their group to develop a list of specific challenges.
- Encourage teams to:
- Share personal experiences from their workplace.
- Be detailed and give examples to explain their challenges.
5. Presentation (10 minutes – 5 minutes per team)
- Team 1 presents their list of employer-related challenges.
- Team 2 presents their list of employee-related challenges.
Materials Needed:
- Flip charts or whiteboards for each team to list their challenges.
- Markers or pens for writing down ideas.
- Timer to manage each section of the activity.
Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will have shared and identified common challenges in handling safety and health issues with employers and employees. This exercise will provide insights into how different workplaces address these challenges, fostering collaborative problem-solving approaches.