Why?
To gain an overview of the unit’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and to implement measures. The purpose of this may be to develop the working environment, define goals or conduct risk assessments. The SWOT analysis is a good tool for many purposes.
What is included?
- We prefer to use the SWOT tool for small working environments, but it can be used for both large and small groups. The problems and topics are defined in advance in cooperation with the manager and the safety delegate.
- The first session of the workshop focuses on thinking out loud about the following questions:
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Current situation |
Future (2-4 years into the future) |
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Strengths: What strengths do you see in the working environment today? |
Opportunities: What opportunities do you see for a good working environment in the future? |
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Weaknesses: What weaknesses do you see in the working environment today? |
Threats: What are the potential obstacles or threats to a good working environment? |
- The second session of the workshop is devoted to measures. It is also questioned here how the strengths can be used, and whether there are any risks in the strengths of the environment? About what opportunities lie in the threats one is facing, etc. The occupational health service facilitates the workshop and provides advice before and after the event.
- The entire workshop normally lasts for 3-5 hours.
Preparations at the unit
- The aim of the workshop, and how the measures shall be dealt with in the future, must be discussed between the manager and the safety delegate in advance.
- The Occupational Health Service Unit can also provide advice during the planning phase.
Ordering
The unit manager is the orderer. It is recommended to include this with the unit’s action plan for use of the Occupational Health Service Unit.
Contact
Senior Adviser Kristine Moll?-Christensen