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Effective Risk Communication in Road Transport Sector

This presentation discusses the main health risks in the road transport sector, strategies for risk control, methods and tools for communication, demands and needs, and recommendations. It highlights the importance of effective risk communication in promoting safety and well-being in the industry.

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Effective Risk Communication in Road Transport Sector

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  1. Branch Specific Approaches Risk Communication in the Road Transport Sector Dresden, 31 August 2001 Dr André Weel Netherlands School of Occupational Health Amsterdam

  2. Road Transport Sector Structure of my presentation • Main health risks in road transport • Structures and strategies for risk control • Methods and tools for communication • Demands and needs • Recommendations

  3. 1. Main health risks in Road Transport Sector • Physical load • Psychosocial stress • Accidents

  4. 2. Structures & Strategies for risk control (1) Structures: • Legal obligations • Employers & Trade Unions • Branch Bureau

  5. 2. Structures & Strategies for risk control (2) Tasks of Road Transport Branch Bureau: • Management of OHS Contracts • Support of OHS & professionals • Support of Company Health & Safety policy • Rehabilitation of disabled workers • Commissioner for scientific & technical research

  6. 2. Structures & Strategies for risk control (3) Strategies: • Risk assessment • Driver job analysis • Risk based health surveillance • Risk communication & instruction • Branch statistics • Monitoring of OHS performance

  7. 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (1) Target groups: • Employers • Employees • OHS Professionals

  8. 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (2) Methods: • Printed materials • Video tapes • Oral instruction & training

  9. 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (3) Printed materials for employees: • Leaflets • Journal • Statement cards • Games

  10. 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (4) Printed materials for professionals: • Handbook OHS • Checklists

  11. 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (5) Video tapes for employees: • Fit on the road • Planning or Running? • Sit well

  12. 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (6) Instruction & training of employees: • Preventive back training (3 days) • Therapeutic back training • Sitting instruction • Stress recognition & management • PTSS therapeutic sessions • Alcohol

  13. 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (7) Instruction & training of OHS professionals: • Application courses (7 days) • Seminars & symposia • Training in stress recognition & management

  14. 4. Demands & Needs (1) Employees: annual inventory Employers: not satisfied about OHS

  15. 4. Demands & Needs (2) Employers / employees not satisfied about OHS Professionals: • Too technical (expert) approach • Bad mutual co-operation • High turnover • Insufficient communication!

  16. 5. Recommendations (1) In employees: • Evaluation study • Effectiveness studies: * risk awareness * knowledge * change of behavior at work

  17. 5. Recommendations (2) In employers: • Attention for company culture • Effectiveness studies: * risk awareness * risk attitudes * risk control policy

  18. 5. Recommendations (3) In OHS professionals: • Road Transport Care as an OHS specialty • Focus on company culture • Stay long enough to be effective!

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