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 SHEQ FOUNDATION

Be safe not sorry

 

 

Summary of Activities

Report 2011 to 2015

 

   

 

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 FOREWORDFROMTHEDIRECTOR SHEQ Foundation Ghana is an independent nongovernmental, not-for-profit industry wide organization whose aim is to promote improvements in SHEQ practices of all industries. SHEQ Foundation was established in Jan 2011 and is working on developing HSE programs to increase knowledge, awareness and skills amongst all industries in Ghana. Besides educating, we also try and work closely with the authorities and unions to promote leadership in HSE. Accidents and cases of work related ill health can happen in both the public, private and voluntary sectors and ignorance of the relevant legislative requirement or best practice in the area concerned is no excuse. Everyone has a part to play in improving health and safety standards at work. As an employer you are responsible for the management and control of risk in your workplace.   During the last 5 years SHEQ FOUNDATION has been active using various means to meet our vision and mission statement. These include the following:

Workshop on World Safety Day in Tema SHEQ Passports SHEQ awareness campaigns in schools and

polytechnics Monthly newsletter covering various SHEQ topics Annual West African Safety, Health, Environment and

Quality (WASHEQ) Conference, Exhibition and Awards

Presentation on SHEQ issues distributed via social media to our members and partners

Raising awareness of the importance of workplace health and safety is not just the role of SHEQ FOUNDATION. All Ghanaians go to some type of workplace every day and deserve that the workplace be safe. This brief report outlines some of the key activities that have taken place over the last 5 years and how we intend to achieve the strategic objectives we have set for the next 5 years.

In the plan we have set ourselves 5 ambitious long-term goals which we believe are key to achieving our vision of improving the culture of SHEQ in all industries in Ghana and beyond. It is also my pleasure to extend thanks and gratitude to our numerous supporters and partners who ensured that our plans and programs were successfully carried out. In no particular order I mention the following companies, TULLOW Oil, MODEC, CARES, SMTS and AEL mining.

Ella Agbettor

Director and Founder

SHEQ Foundation

 

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 VISION SHEQ FOUNDATION has become the leading advocate for improving the culture of SHEQ in all industries in Ghana and beyond. MISSION

To promote and advance a culture of safety in all industries in Ghana and beyond.

To promote interest and awareness in improving methods of accident prevention amongst employers, employees and the self employed within Ghana and beyond.

To foster and develop a spirit of co-operation with respect to SHEQ best practices between large employers and smaller employers and the self employed.

To facilitate the pooling and dissemination of SHEQ knowledge through meetings, webinars, lectures, conferences and discussions.

STRATEGICOBJECTIVESThe 2016-2020 strategic plan groups our programs into four broad thematic objectives;

Reducing workplace accidents through training Promoting best practices in Health, Safety and

Environment within industries in Ghana Increasing knowledge of workplace Health and

Safety within the informal sector of Ghana Building partnership with both state and non-state

institutions to empower and advocate for improved Safety and Health in the workplace

Building capacity of our volunteers to deliver more efficiently

BROADDESCRIPTIONOFACTIVITIESWorkshop on World Safety Day (WSD) in Tema – April 28 is WSD and on this day we hold a small workshop in Accra in conjunction with Department of Factories Inspectorate and invite the industries in Tema to take part in WSD celebration, using the opportunity to hammer home some key SHEQ topics. News article on WSD celebrations SHEQ Passports- The scheme which is currently being piloted in Ghana in collaboration with various industries to ensure that workers and various sub contractors engaged by companies will understand the basic principles relating to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality. News article on SHEQ PASSPORT WASHEQ - The WASHEQ Conference, Exhibition and Awards is an annual gathering of stakeholders in the area of Occupational Safety, Health, Environment and Quality across industries to deliberate and learn best practices in SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality), to help reduce workplace accidents. High lights from WASHEQ 2012 WASHEQ 2012 VIDEO SUMMARY News article on WASHEQ 2012 SHEQ awareness campaigns in schools and polytechnics - The aim of the campaigns is to get students to be interested in safety, health and environment issues and to create awareness about their roles to prevent work place accidents when they start to work. One was carried out in 2013 at Kumasi Polytechnic. News article on school campaign

 

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 SHEQFOUNDATIONYEAR1ACTIVITIESIn year one the inaugural WASHEQ Conference was launched and took place on September 23rd 2011 in Accra, Ghana. Attended by nearly 350 participants the Conference received outstanding reviews from attendees. The theme of the conference was “Promoting Health and Safety Culture through Leadership commitment and Workforce Engagement”. The Conference gathered key decision makers within Industry, HSE professionals and academia to identify problems, formulate recommendations and develop and share best practices to ensure the improvement and advancement of safety standards in the workplace through cooperation, knowledge sharing, and relationship building. The conference also hosted notable guest speakers, including Honorable E. T Mensah who gave the keynote address. Other speakers included the KOSMOS HSE Manager Scott Bergeron, the Director General of Lagos State Safety Commission, Dominga Odebunmi, the HSE Manager of Chirano Mines Koduah Dapaah and many more. There were thought-provoking presentations on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) across different sectors of the economy like the oil and gas, manufacturing, mining among others. The Interplast CEO, Arthur Hubert also gave a presentation on Quality Management and the Regional Environmental Manager for CARES, Tayo Adedeji also gave a presentation on Environmental Management. In his key note address, the honorable minister of Employment and Social Welfare E.T Mensah stressed the need for leaders of the organizations to take responsibility in ensuring HSE is given maximum attention so lives are saved. Three breakout sessions took place covering Improving the Safety Culture in companies in West Africa, led by Kadiri Shamusideen a Principal Consultant, Zub – Chord Technical Ventures, Lagos, Enhancing Capability of SHE Professionals

in West Africa, led by Justice Derefaka of Shell and OHS legislation; what can be done in Ghana, led by Joe Steve Annan of Tullow Oil. The conference was further enhanced by the presence of twelve enthusiastic exhibitors who attended to demonstrate their relevant safety products and services. SHEQ FOUNDATION also launched a book on safety entitled A Practical Guide to Health and Safety. This book was launched at the conference and covered pertinent topics that affect the work force in West Africa. Picturesfromtheconference

 

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 SHEQFOUNDATIONYEAR2ACTIVITIESIn collaboration with Ghana Chamber of Mines and the Department of Factories Inspectorate, SHEQ Foundation Ghana successfully organized the 2nd WASHEQ Conference, exhibition and awards on the theme “Striving for HSE Excellence – Best Practices from the developing world.” The conference was chaired by Mr Alfred Chinbuah, Newmont Health and Safety Manager, other notable speakers included the Tema metropolitan Chief Inspector Mr Steve Lomotey who gave the keynote address, the MD of Jabulani Consultants, Nigeria, Daniel Anoff of Brown and Mason, London, HSE manager of VRA, Samuel Lamptey, Ghana, David Ofosu-Dorte, AB & David, Ghana and many more. In total over 400 people attended representing 6 West African countries, the United States and the United Kingdom. Sectors that participated in the event included power, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, mining, telecoms, oil and gas, marine and a host of Government Agencies. In total 21 enthusiastic exhibitors took part in the event showcasing SHEQ products and best practices. The SMTS stand also held a raffle draw for 4 free NEBOSH IGC courses. There were 7 breakout sessions designed to empower HSE Advisors and managers covering varied topics including safety management to prevent work place accidents, process safety in the oil and gas industry, Safety Videos based training etc. There were also presentations to all conference attendees on how to manage workplace stress, the UK health and safety regulatory regime from an Ex inspector and The Legal Framework for Safety Standards in Physical Development and Related Matters. The last session before the awards ceremony was a round table session on

the insurance industry informing participants what safety measures companies can take to result in smaller premiums. SHEQ Foundation also launched the SHEQ Passport scheme which is currently being piloted in Ghana in collaboration with various industries to ensure that workers and various sub contractors engaged by companies will understand the basic principles relating to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality. Picturesfromtheconference

 

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 SHEQFOUNDATIONYEAR3ACTIVITIESSafety Advocacy & Empowerment Foundation in conjunction with SHEQ Foundation successfully organized the 3rd West African Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (WASHEQ) Conference, exhibition and awards on the theme “Avoid being in the line of fire. This was the first time WASHEQ was being held in Lagos. The conference was chaired by Engineer Rabiu Suleiman the General Manager HSE, NNPC, other notable guest included the Director General Lagos State Safety Commission, representative from the National Environmental Standards and Enforcement Regulator, Director of Fire service, Lagos State, Sector Commander, Lagos Federal Road Safety Commission, and a representative for the Minister of Labour. The keynote address was delivered by the chairman. Focal Point for WASHEQ in Nigeria, Engr. Jamiu Badmos, said: “We brought this year’s conference to Nigeria because there are quality, health, safety and environment challenges confronting the economy and we feel that holding it here would help address, and proffer solutions to these challenges, thereby impacting on socioeconomic activities in Nigeria and by extension West Africa.” Also in attendance were the representatives of professional regulatory bodies and institutes such as COREN, MAN, NIA, NITP, NSE, Institute of Safety Professionals, Corporate Institute of Risk and Safety management, SON, NIOB, NSE, TOPREC, NAICOM, The Lagos State Fire Service, Universities and other tertiary institutions. Fayo Williams, the executive director of Rely supply presented a paper on Emergency Preparedness and Response, a sustainable tool for preventing accidents, Ifeanyi Enebeli (environmental consultant, Cares Nig. Ltd) presented on the impact of Environmental incidents, and other topics covered included

Safety competence development, comprehensive health screening and safety culture in the construction industry.

In total 10 enthusiastic exhibitors took part in the event showcasing SHEQ products and best practices. The SMTS stand also held a raffle draw for 3 free NEBOSH IGC courses. Picturesfromtheconference

 

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 SHEQFOUNDATIONYEAR4ACTIVITIESDue to a number of issues including EBOLA the planned 2014 WASHEQ conference that would have taken place in Ghana was cancelled. We then utilized social media to share presentations on pertinent topics that affect the work force in West Africa. The first campaign was on Health Improvement which covers the good (weight management) the bad (hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol) and the ugly (sexually transmitted diseases) which was distributed via are email list using mail chimp, social media sites like linkedin and facebook where we have over 4000 followers combined. Health promotion The second campaign was on workplace safety and was made up of a series of 14 presentations covering foot, head, ear, body, chemical, back, hand, computer workstation, eye, fire and electrical safety. These were distributed via are email and social media sites. Hand Safety Foot Safety Head Safety Body Safety Ear Safety Back Safety Eye Safety Asbestos Safety Computer Workstation Safety Isolation Electrical Safety Fire Safety Driving Safety Chemical Safety

We also commissioned a graphic designer to commission some safety slogan art work to be used on social media to promote are activities.

 

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 SHEQFOUNDATIONYEAR5ACTIVITIESSafety Advocacy & Empowerment Foundation in conjunction with SHEQ Foundation successfully organized the 4th West African Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (WASHEQ) Conference and Exhibition, held in Lagos, Nigeria on the 5th of December, 2015 on the theme “Driving Change, Creating Value….from Vision to Action. This year, the event was powered by Nile support services who ensured a smooth and successful conference. Representatives from Government Agencies including National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), Lagos State Fire Service and attended the conference. Representatives from HSEQ Professional bodies such as the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), World Safety Organization (WSO), American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), International Association of Safety Professionals (IASP), International Institute of Risk & Safety Management, Nigerian Red Cross and Corporate Institute of Risk & Safety Management (CIRSM) also attended the conference. There were presentations from fifteen (15) speakers that represent the “best of the best” in Occupational Health & Safety, Quality and Environment from Nigeria, Ghana and Republic of Benin. Several issues HSEQ issues were identified and solutions provided by the speakers and participants. Dr Oyet Gogomary, the HSE Manager of Oando presented on creating a Culture of Personal Accountability & compliance: A tool for Improving Safety Culture using his own personal experience from Oando on how to improve the safety culture in work places, other topics covered included Kaizen (making small improvements), Urban Mining (environmental impact of urban mining. All sessions were designed to empower the work force.

It was also concluded that, to drive a change that will create value in Nigeria, Republic of Benin, Ghana and the rest of West Africa states, professional synergy will play critical role to enhancing operational excellence, sustainable safety culture and business continuity. Furthermore, participants agreed that the Government, Organisations and HSEQ professionals must work together to improve on Safety accountability, operational processes, value creation with respect to HSEQ, value attached to lives, environmental sustainability, e-waste management, sustainable consumption and production, and HSEQ legislations. Picturesfromtheconference

 

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 STRATEGICOBJECTIVESPLANNINGIn order for the foundation to be more focused with the little resources available, strategic objectives and a plan have been developed to guide the foundation up to 2020. Measurable KPI’s have also been identified to ensure progress can be measured against our objectives identified. The priority industries identified based on a survey carried out are:

- Manufacturing - Mining - Oil and gas - Telecoms - Agriculture - Road transport - Construction - Informal sector

ACTION KPI TimeReducing workplace accidents through training

- Introduce simple golden safety rules that can be implemented according to industries. These will be distribute as 2016 calendars

- Publish the sheq foundation passport course on an online platform so everyone will have access to the safety course, funds raised from those who wants certificates can be used to fund the WASHEQ Conference.

Q4 -15 Q4- 17

Promoting best practices in health safety and environment within industries in Ghana

- Use the newsletter to promote best practice, at least 4 newsletters each year should be issued covering best practices for all industries in Ghana and beyond.

All through the years

Increasing knowledge of work health and safety within the informal sector of Ghana

- Carry out at least one safety talk with informal sector association like hair dressers union, dressmakers, market women, Taxi drivers etc. This should take place at least once a year.

Once every year as a minimum

Building partnership with both state and non-state institutions to empower and advocate for improved Safety and Health in the work place

- Using our contacts at the department of factories to link up with at least 4 other governmental institutions such as ministry of health and education such that through those ministries we can extend the outreach of our programs.

Q2 -17

Building capacity of our volunteers to deliver more efficiently

- Recruit more volunteers with health and safety knowledge and provide additional training such that they will be able to deliver short health and safety lectures to the communities in which they reside and work. At least one new volunteer who is qualified each year

All through the years

 

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BE SAFE

NOT SORRY

 SUPPORTING ALL INDUSTRIES

AUTOMOTIVE CONTRUCTION EDUCATION FARMING FOOD PROCESSING HEALTHCARE

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TELECOMS

CONTACTS: admin@sheqfoundation.org or director@sheqfoundation.org 

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