Puataunofo Manukau Pilot Project
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Conclusions
The Puataunofo Manukau Project used an active learning approach to deliver a series of worker safety products, processes and services which raised worker safety awareness to the target group, provided ongoing improvements in the delivery of key messages in the workshops and brought agencies and other parties together to work on a range of worker safety and project issues.
Significant outcomes of the project:
- The development of positive relationships with key stakeholders and coordinating the support for the project team was a significant factor in the success of the Puataunofo Manukau pilot project
- Workshops were well received and supported by the four companies involved
- Pacific people made up 73% of workshop participants followed by European, Maori and Asian
- At the conclusion of the workshops the Department of Labour was invited by participating work sites to conduct site and compliance assessments
- The project generated a high level of interest in ACC levy discounts through improved efficiency and safety
- Workers who participated in the project workshops indicated that further workshops would be both necessary and beneficial to improve understanding and provide reinforcement of the principles taught
- There was a strong demand for the workshops to be held within workplaces
- The project had very good support from Pacific workers, community leaders and their networks
- Relations between agencies, unions and employers have improved with organisations working towards a common goal of increased safety for employees
- Work is continuing with the promotion and coordination of the schools based Passport to Safety programme with targeted schools
- The media coverage of the Puataunofo Manukau Project activities was constructive and reflected the project in a positive manner
Emerging issues
- Issues have emerged which include the under reporting of work related injuries and claims. The development of additional phases of the project will address these emerging issues
- Given the high number of Small Medium Enterprises, providing workplace safety training workshops needs to be addressed