I think you said that rather well Chris.
When it comes to web sites the issue is not about who is running the site,
its about the info on the site. Web sites are not definative, not even the
HSE site as valuable as it is to all on here.
My fear in this debate is are we starting to lean towards being seen to be
professionals rather than being professionals, harking back to the days when
it was oh so important for the beds to be regimently in line and the
counterpane to be just so etc. etc.
Craig
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From: "Chris Packham" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: another OH site???
> May I add my pennyworth to this debate?
>
> As someone involved in the prevention of occupational ill health I have no
> medical/occupational health qualifications whatsoever. However, I am
> frequently called upon to advise clients where a qualified occupational
> health practitioner has either got it wrong or has been unable to deal
with
> a particular problem. As it happens I have over 25 years experience in my
> particular aspect of health and safety - for which there is no specific
> qualification. I also teach on my speciality at several universities,
train
> HSE inspectors and work internationally.
>
> Several "professional" bodies adopt the attitude that unless you have a
> (their!) qualification, you somehow cannot know anything. They are not
> prepared to recognise that experience can be an extremely valuable asset
and
> that in some cases a specialised knowledge might not allow you to obtain a
> qualification but might - in the real world - provide the answers that
help
> keep people healthy and safe.
>
> This is not to disparage qualifications. They are important. However, they
> do not automatically confer expertise, ability and experience. I meet many
> people with (academic) qualifications who I then have to get out of
trouble
> (It's often how I earn my living!)
>
> So I suggest that a sense of proportion is required. What is really
> important is whether the person can do the job, not whether they have a
> piece of paper that purports to say they can.
>
> OK - now I will put on my flak-jacket and await the broadsides!
>
> Chris Packham
>
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