How ProBE Works

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The three key thrusts of Programme-based Engagement (ProBE) are:

Thrust 1: Focusing where it matters

Thrust 2: Engaging stakeholders through partnerships and working well together

Thrust 3: Applying a multi-dimensional approach towards raising safety standards

This is translated into action in five key phases:

Phase 1: Intel phase

Phase 2: Industry preparatory phase

Phase 3: Operations phase

Phase 4: Monitoring phase

Phase 5: Closure and communications phase

Key Thrusts

Thrust 1: Focusing where it Matters

ProBE focuses intervention efforts in priority areas to stem the root causes of safety and health deficiencies.

This approach allows the Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHD) to deploy its regulatory efforts where they are needed most, in order to bring about quantum improvements in safety performance and maximum benefits for workers and employers.

Thrust 2: Engaging Stakeholders through Partnerships and Working Well Together

OSHD recognises that partnership with stakeholders is paramount to ProBE's success. It thus provides a common platform for OSHD and stakeholders to work together for the improvement of safety and health standards in priority sectors.

There are also opportunities to share knowledge, which will foster closer partnerships and enhance synergy between OSHD and the industries.

Thrust 3: Applying a Multi-dimensional Approach towards Raising Safety Standards

The main focus of ProBE is to create partnerships and foster co-operation for a common outcome rather than enforcing standards.

While higher penalties for poor safety management have been introduced, OSHD will implement outreach-based education and promotion efforts as a preferred initial solution.

Key Phases

Phase 1: Intel Phase

The Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHD) identifies areas contributing to the majority of fatal/serious accidents by analysing accident statistics, data and trends.

This allows OSHD to determine which areas require priority programmes.

Phase 2: Industry Preparatory Phase

Once a problem area has been identified, the next step is to initiate outreach activities to communicate the underlying reasons for such accidents. This will help the affected industry improve its safety management systems and work processes.

OSHD views this phase as a partnership between itself and the industry in working towards a common goal to improve safety and health standards.

Phase 3: Operations Phase

OSHD inspectors will conduct comprehensive workplace inspections to root out safety violations and spur the industry to improve its standards.

Enforcement action will be taken where necessary.

Phase 4: Monitoring Phase

OSHD will continue monitoring the targeted sectors to evaluate the programme's effectiveness.

Phase 5: Closure and Communications Phase

This marks the completion of the ProBE programme.

OSHD will then publish its findings.

Last updated on 14 May 2008 10:24:24