Table 2 Top five priorities and barriers of occupational health and safety for a utilities company in the United Arab Emirates, Delphi exercise, 2014
Priorities | Barriers |
|---|---|
1. Personal protective equipment | 1. Lack of management commitment |
2. Training | 2. Production taking priority over safety considerations |
3. Quality of work equipment | 3. Workload |
4. Regular safety inspections | 4. Poor communication regarding health and safety |
5. First aid facilities and training | 5. A ‘blame’ culture |