SHEQ Induction

SHEQ Induction

Implement a Health, Safety and Environmental Management System based on the rules and regulations as laid down by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993) and any other relevant legislation.

Identify and initiate a plan of action to eliminating or reducing risks and hazards in the workplace.

Promote and maintain a high standard of good housekeeping.

Enforce Line Management responsibility for a healthy and safe working environment.

Provide an induction

Ensure all employees who perform assigned tasks have a clear understanding of what is expected in terms of Occupational Health and Safety, in relation to that job function.

All Sub-Contractors tol comply with our policies and standards.

Create an environment that encourages a culture of personal responsibility for health and safety.

Promote open communication on health, safety and environment issues with all relevant persons on and off site

Monitor and report on the occupational health and safety performance of the company.

Occupational Health & Safety Act 85-1993 (OHSA)

16.1 - the Chief Executive Officer is accountable for the implementation of the OHSA.

not be practical for the CEO to know exactly what is happening in every department at all times.

16.2 makes provision for delegation of duties

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself and of other persons who may be affected by his acts or omissions;

Conduct any duty or requirement imposed on his employer or any other person by this Act,

Carry out any lawful order given to him, and obey the health and safety rules and procedures laid down by his employer in the interest of health or safety;

Report unsafe or unhealthy situation to his employer or to the health and safety representative for his workplace

If he is involved in any incident which may affect his health or which has caused an injury to himself, report such incident to his employer

When do we conduct incident investigations?

Near Miss and Minor Incidents

The Supervisor or the other designated person and SHE Representative of the area where incident occurred to initiate incident investigation within 7 days

Major Incidents and Section 24 Incidents

The Supervisor or the other designated person and SHE Representative of the area where incident occurred to complete the preliminary investigation within 3 days.

a.    any person dies, becomes unconscious, suffers the loss of a limb or part of a limb or is otherwise injured or becomes ill to such a degree that he is likely either to die or to suffer a permanent physical defect or likely to be unable for a period of at least 14 days either to work or to continue with the activity for which he was employed or is usually employed;

b.    a major incident occurred; or

c.     the health or safety of any person was endangered and where -

i.      a dangerous substance was spilled;

ii.     the uncontrolled release of any substance under pressure took place;

iii.    machinery or any part thereof fractured or failed resulting in flying, falling or uncontrolled moving objects; or

iv.    machinery ran out of control,

Incident investigation:

Is an organized and planned collection of facts — the end goals:

Determine who, what, where, and when of the near miss or accident

Develop a remedy to correct the unsafe condition, act, and work practice

Investigation offer the most potential for solving problems and reducing injuries and losses

To prevent reoccurrence of similar injuries.

NB! Never use the investigation to blame, it should be fact finding not fault finding

Make sure all chemicals are clearly marked.

Do not use chemicals if you are not trained in the proper use.

Know what chemicals are in your workplace.

Read MSDS of chemicals used to be able to know what first Aid measures and fire fighting equipment is needed should an incident occur.

Store chemical in appropriate storing facility.

Use PPE as indicated in the MSDS.

Don’t leave open containers with chemicals unattended.

Know the location of emergency showers and eyewash fountains.

Know if the chemical is flammable or not.

Don’t smoke near chemicals.

Work in a well-ventilated workplace when working with chemicals

Fire Fighting

In terms of the Common Law of South Africa, you are innocent until proven guilty

In terms of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, you are guilty until proven innocent

Don’t put yourself in a position where you have to try and prove your innocence in terms of the OHS Act – rather just comply - it’s safer and easier !!!

DUTIES OF HEALTH & SAFETY REPS (Section 17)

Incident/accident reporting

DUTIES OF THE EMPLOYER (section8)

Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures

Identify potential hazards and potential major incidents at the workplace;

In collaboration with his employer, examine the causes of incidents at the workplace;

Investigate complaints by any employee relating to that employee's health or safety at work;

Make representations to the employer or a health and safety committee on matters arising

Make representations to the employer on general matters affecting the health or safety of the employees at the workplace;

Inspect the workplace

Accountability: Section 16 “OSHA”

The provision and maintenance of systems of work, plant and machinery

Eliminate or mitigate any hazard or potential hazard to the safety or health of employees,

Making arrangements for ensuring, as far as is reasonably practicable, the safety and absence of risks to health

Establishing, as far as is reasonably practicable, what hazards to the health or safety of persons are attached to any work which is performed,

Providing such information, instructions, training and supervision as may be necessary to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees;

As far as is reasonably practicable, not permitting any employee to do any work or to produce, process, use, handle, store or transport any article

Taking all necessary measures to ensure that the requirements of this Act are complied with by every person in his employment or on premises under his control where plant or machinery is used;

Enforcing such measures as may be necessary in the interest of health and safety;Ensuring that work is performed and that plant or machinery is used under the general supervision of a person trained to understand the hazards associated with it and who have the authority to ensure that precautionary measures taken by the employer are implemented; and

The purpose of reporting is:

To inform the management and ensure that incident

are investigated and that a root cause is identified.

To ensure that an injured person is treated or receive

help as soon as possible.

To report to workman’s compensation commissioner through Occupational Nurse for payment of any medical expenses.

The purpose of incident investigation is:

To record the findings and causes, and to make recommendations

To prevent recurrence –this Reducing company loss and increase the profit.

Identify what is burning: Choose the right fire extinguisher for the job.

BLUE LABEL - DCP (dry chemical powder) or STP for any type of fire

BLACK LABEL - CO2 for electrical fires

Check pressure gauge only on extinguishers with a blue label. If the needle is on:

RED: Under pressurised or dead - CANNOT BE USED

GREEN: 100% in working order - CAN BE USED

TEST fire extinguisher BEFORE proceeding to the FIRE VICINITY.

DUTIES OF THE EMPLOYEES (sect14)

Incident/accident nvestigation

Objectives

To raise awareness on SHE system and procedures

Implementation of SHE compliance

To protect staff from injuries and to protect the public who visit the workplace from injuries and diseases.

To improve staff self-esteem.

To reduce staff absenteeism.

To add value to the health and longevity of staff.

To provide support to staff.

Quality Policy

Contractor Management

Safe handling of chemicals

Van Dyck Carpets objectives are discussed, agreed on, maintained at management level and reviewed regularly at management meetings to ensure objectives are being achieved. The policy and requirements are communicated to all employees.

OHSE Policy

All contractors on site including visitors - to be inducted.

Each Manager is responsible for visitors visiting each department.

Security/designated member will induct all contractors on site.

SHEQ department will induct all new staff.

Contractors to ensure the following minimum documents are submitted and approved before awarded a tender:

Proof of Registration with WCA (Letter of good standing).

Risk assessments of tasks to be conducted at Van Dyck.

Competent person – Certificates/ other proof of competency.

Appointment letter of Supervisor who will be based on site.

All inductions will be valid for a period of one year

Proof of induction in a form of register to be submitted and kept by SHEQ department.

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Van Dyck Carpets is committed to complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008. The level and type of QMS documentation established for Van Dyck Carpets is continually reviewed to ensure it remains appropriate for the complexity and interaction of processes and the competence of employees.

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Van Dyck Carpet’s aim is to design, manufacture, procure and supply floor covering to our customers that are consistently free from any defects and are safe to use.

Van Dyck Carpets is committed to manage and continually improve our Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental performance with the overall goal of having no injury or occupational illness to people, no damage to property and preventing pollution of the environment.

Van Dyck Carpets recognizes that all employees:

Are entitled to a healthy, safe and environmental friendly work place.

Shall be trained, instructed and supervised with regards to their work.

Should understand their rights and responsibilities with respect to health and safety in their workplace.

Can expect concerns raised in relation to health and safety to be addressed.

Van Dyck Carpets is committed to delivering products and services which meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of quality and value for money through a process of continuous improvement.

the potential source exposure;

the potential risks to health caused by exposure;

the potential detrimental effect of exposure on his or her reproductive ability;

the measures to be taken by the employers to protect an employee against any risk from exposure;

the precautions to be taken by an employee to protect himself against the health risks associated with such exposure, including the wearing and use of protective clothing and respiratory protective equipment.

the necessity, correct use, maintenance and potential of safety equipment, facilities and engineering control measures provided;

the necessity of medical surveillance;

the importance of good housekeeping at the workplace and personal hygiene;

the safe working procedures regarding the use, handling, storage and labelling of the HCS at the workplace; and

the procedures to be followed in the event of spillages, leakages or any similar emergency situation which could take place

Van Dyck Carpets quality policy and quality objectives serves to guide and direct the Company in meeting our customer requirements with appropriate quality and service levels in order to fulfill our strategic plan and to achieve Company goals.

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