Optimism and pessimism Pessimism is the ongoing low levels of managers and Officers who are competent in the H&S space. Often due to lack of prioritizing of H&S as a goal or for those that are interested, they are not provided with any or sufficient relevant training. On a positive, working in the training and contracting space I do see some companies and individual H&S advisors who are truly passionate with both their words and actions and making a difference