safety in the boardroom : opening keynote address, safeguard 2015
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The game changer : Safety in the boardroom Dr Kirs-n Ferguson
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Opening address
• Safety governance frameworks • Safety leadership in the boardroom • Opportuni-es for safety professionals • Ques-ons
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“The board did not provide effec-ve health and safety leadership and protect the workforce from harm. It was distracted by the
financial and produc-on pressures that confronted the company.”
Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy,
2012; p. 18
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Introduc7on
• Gaining aXen-on for safety in the boardroom • Impact of new legisla-on • Role of lawyers • Eleva-ng discussion beyond compliance
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Corporate Governance
Leadership Workplace Safety
Safety leadership and safety governance
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Safety governance frameworks
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Safety governance
Safety governance is the rela-onship between board members and senior execu-ves in the safety leadership of an organisa-on. It provides: • the structure through which the vision and commitment to safety is set; • agreement on how safety objec-ves are to be aXained; • a framework for how monitoring performance is to be established; • and processes in which to comply with relevant legisla-on.
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Safety governance pathway
Transac-onal Compliant Focused Proac-ve Integrated
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Stage 1
Transac-onal
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Stage 2
Transac-onal Compliant
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Stage 3
Transac-onal Compliant Focused
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Stage 4
Transac-onal Compliant Focused Proac-ve
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Stage 5
Transac-onal Compliant Focused Proac-ve Integrated
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Safety leadership in the boardroom
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Vision
Personal commitment
Decision making
Transparency
Safety leadership for boards
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Vision
Vision is the ability of a senior leader to publicly ar-culate shared safety goals that resonate across all levels of an organisa-on. Senior leaders demonstra-ng vision will inspire others, set high standards for safety behaviours, establish safety expecta-ons and solicit commitments to safety from others.
Examples • Ensure the CEO primarily, and Chair where appropriate, reinforce the company safety vision
• Demonstrate safety leadership when on site visits or in the office through authen-c engagement with employees on safety issues
• As a board, acknowledge and accept the role of the board in safety and support the CEO and senior execu-ves in their safety leadership
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Personal commitment
Personal commitment is a sincere, visible and genuine dedica-on to workplace safety that demonstrates care for the safety and welfare of others. Senior leaders with a personal commitment to safety exemplify a posi-ve adtude towards safety, role model safe behaviours and help solve safety issues on behalf of employees.
Examples • Include commitment to safety in board charter • Ensure safety vision exists and is communicated regularly and widely • Ensure safety vision aligns with, and supports, company values • Ensure board and senior execu-ves accepts, promotes and communicates concept of ‘safe produc-on’ and that all decisions from the board are consistent with that message
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Decision making
Decision making promotes sound assessment of safety issues while also providing an opportunity for open communica-on between all levels of an organisa-on. Senior leaders promo-ng decision making ensure safety concerns are heard and employees are included in safety planning processes.
Examples • Establish board sub-‐commiXee focused on safety maXers.
• Ensure regular, robust and meaningful safety repor-ng of company safety performance.
• Encourage senior execu-ves to think strategically about safety and not just as a source of sta-s-cal analysis.
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Transparency
Transparency refers to senior leaders being open to scru-ny of safety performance through monitoring and communica-ng the effec-veness of safety ini-a-ves. Leaders demonstrate transparency through formal and informal communica-ons, which celebrate safety successes, as well as openly communicate safety challenges as they emerge.
Examples • Ensure a range of lag and lean indicators are reported and disclosed to stakeholders
• Develop open communica-on with other companies to enhance best prac-ces in safety
• Introduce safety focused KPIs for all senior execu-ves
• Include team safety performance within the execu-ve remunera-on system
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Opportuni7es for safety professionals
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Opportuni7es (and challenges)
• Integrate safety with business strategy • Understand the context of your business environment • Iden-fy the safety governance maturity of your board • Raise visibility in the boardroom • Help educate directors • Design site visits effec-vely • Enhance safety repor-ng
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Ques7ons?
Dr Kirs7n Ferguson E: info@orbitasgroup.com W: www.orbitasgroup.com
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