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Advise your colleagues that the organisation is making a bit of a push on the OHS front; and that they may notice some changes around the workplace over the coming months. You may want to point out that they might see people with clipboards and a number of communications coming their way. Reassure them that all changes should be positive, and if they have any questions or concerns then they should see you.

You could also use this opportunity to foster some goodwill by stating that in many instances they are the most expert people when it comes to doing their job safely, and you hope that they will be able to help you out should the time come to look at how their work is affected, and affects others, in terms of OHS.

This might also be a good time to seed the idea of an OHS Representative election – someone may even be keen to organise the election on your behalf.

Be cautious at this time about your body language and choice of words when raising OHS. Staff are often reluctant to pursue OHS matters due to the threat of more work, less convenient working practices and a tonne of forms to fill out every day. Raising OHS should demonstrate your commitment to keeping your staff safe from harm; It should be an issue of care, not law. If staff resent the process, you may need to reframe your purpose to better engage them.

What to do right now: Plan what you are going to say at the next all staff meeting.