There are several ways to solve OHS problems, for
example, providing education and training, enforcing existing
laws, and/or promoting participatory activities.P
9-10P However,
the economic and cultural contexts of Thai informal-sector
workers favor using a participatory approach. A
participatory approach promotes the participation of the
stakeholders in the decision making and problem solving
process through the use of the participatory process. The
strength of the participatory approach consists of its focus on
economical and achievable management goals, effective
problem solving methods, and community based approaches.
The participatory approach helps motivating workers to
participate in the problem solving process.