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| Chuah
Chong Boon and Professor Sek Chow visit from Monash Malaysia |
In the latter half of
2014, Professor Sek Chow and Chuah Chong Boon, from the Monash Malaysia School
of Sciences visited the Clayton campus on an exciting fact finding mission to identify what constitutes a good OHS management
system and positive safety culture.
The visit was supported by their Head of School, Professor
David Young and the Monash Malaysia OHS Manager, Mr Pram Kumar Nair.
The Monash Malaysia
campus is located in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, approximately 20 kilometres from
Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysia School of Sciences runs the Bachelor of Science,
BSc. Medical Bioscience, BSc. Food Science and Technology and Honours Degree of
Bachelor of Science teaching programs. The School has recently occupied new
state of the art research and teaching laboratories and thought it an opportune
time to review their OHS practices.
Professor Chow and Mr. Chong Boon met with
personnel from the OH&S unit, safety personnel in the
School's of Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Earth, Atmosphere &
Environment and staff in a number of other service divisions to discuss
common activities and how inherent hazards and risks are effectively managed.
It was quickly identified that everyone shared
the same daily challenges in relation to managing OHS risk and often
innovative solutions to improve OHS performance had been developed. These ideas
were shared enthusiastically and openly.
Both colleagues returned to Malaysia with examples of
induction programs, risk assessments and other various OHS templates with a
renewed enthusiasm to incorporate learning's and best practice into their
own safety management system. Thank you to all those whom assisted our visiting
affiliates on their fact finding mission.
Food
for thought - Have you sought guidance on OHS best practice from within your
Faculty or Division? Do you consult with your local OHS Consultant for
guidance? Do you share innovative ideas with your peers?
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