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Identifying areas for improvement

Phil finishes collecting the information about diversion systems for waste water. With the approval of Dorothy and his supervisor's approval, Phil makes a presentation to the company management.

The management team listens to Phil’s ideas. They agree that the plan is a good one and decide to form a committee to look into the idea further.

The company is really keen to hear other ideas from workers and has placed an environment suggestion box in the lunch room.

Since working in the waste treatment plant, Phil has learnt a great deal about the plant and about environment issues. He has quite a few ideas the company might be interested in.

<p>(link to audio file, see transcript below)</p>

Look at some of the suggestions that Phil and his co-workers have made. Click on each to read the feedback.

<p>The suggestions are as follows:</p> <ol type="a"> <li>Run practice sessions so that everyone knows what to do if there's an emergency.</li> <li>Put up posters to remind everyone about their responsibilities.</li> <li>Make presentations during work breaks.</li> <li>Supervisors should report anyone doing the wrong thing.</li> <li>Offer rewards for suggestions that lead to waste reduction.</li> <li>Run staff training programs about environmental issues</li> </ol> <p>Which suggestions do you think would work and why?</p> <h4>Feedback:</h4> <ol type="a"> <li>This is essential in every workplace.</li> <li>This would be a good idea and in some cases is a legal requirement.</li> <li>Work breaks may not be the best time to get everyone's attention.</li> <li>This would not be the best way to change people's practices.</li> <li>This is a great idea; it will encourage people to think creatively about their work practices.</li> <li>This is a good way of getting workers to understand the importance of sound environmental work practices.</li> </ol>

 

Instructions

Read the situation described at the top of the page. Read the suggestions, then drag them onto the suggestion box for feedback.

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