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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
SOUTH TREATMENT PLANT (STP)-ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI
BY
ISAAC ASANTE-AMPONSAH
(12025374)
DECEMBER 2013
DECLARATION
I, the undersigned, Isaac Asante-Amponsah, do hereby declare that, except for the references
to other researched works and publications which have been duly cited, this work is entirely
my own original ideas, thoughts, formulation and research work.
Furthermore, I submit that this project work has neither in whole nor in part been presented to
any institution nor examination board nor credited to anyone for any academic qualification
in this institution or elsewhere.
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ISAAC ASANTE-AMPONSAH
DATE: ......................................................
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MRS. FLORENCE AGYEI-MARTEY
(SUPERVISOR)
DATE: .....................................................
DEDICATION
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I dedicate this thesis to my lovely wife, Kezia Serwaa Appiah, who supported me from the
beginning to the end to the program.
This thesis is dedicated to my parents, Mr. Joseph Asante who taught me that the best kind of
knowledge to have is that which is learned for its own sake. It is also dedicated to my mother,
Mrs. Regina Asante who taught me that even the largest task can be accomplished if it is done
one step at a time.
I also dedicate this to all my friends and colleagues who in one way or the other helped and
supported me through this program.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Mrs. Florence Agyei-Martey has been the ideal thesis supervisor. Her advice, and patient
encouragement aided the writing of this thesis in innumerable ways. I would also like to
thank Mr. Kenneth Yeboah whose steadfast support of this project was greatly needed and
deeply appreciated.
Above all I give glory and thanks to Jehovah God for his guidance and support.
ABSTRACT
With the plan-do-check-act approach being applied to health safety and environmental
management, there have been the development of individual standards such as ISO 14001
and OSHAS 18001. In each of these standards, there is much that is common. As a results
many organizations are merging the fragmented management systems into a single integrated
management systems.
This paper identifies the benefits of HSE plan and the effects of not having HSE plan. It also
identifies all legal requirement for health, safety and the environment.
Finally this paper outline the merit and demerits of using integrated management systems in
the development of HSE plans.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE..1-2
1. Introduction1
1.1. Background.....2
1.2. Objective of the Health, Safety and Environmental Plan... 2
CHAPTER TWO..... 3-12
2. Importance of HSE Plan.... 3
2.1. Consequences of Not Having HSE Plan......... 5
2.2. Regulatory Plan... 8
2.2.1. The Labor Act, 2003 (Act 651) ... 9
2.2.2. Workmens Compensation Law...11
2.2.3. International Conventions....... 12
2.3. Procedures for Preparing HSE Plan.... 12
CHAPTER THREE..... 14-20
3. Methodology / Conceptual Framework...14
3.1. Overview of the Standards...14
3.1.1. ISO 14001..14
3.1.2. ISO 18001..14
3.2. Advantages of Integrated Systems....15
3.3. Disadvantages of Integrated Systems...16
3.4. The Deming Cycle..17
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CHAPTER FOUR.......21-30
4. Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Plan..21
4.1. Aim of the HSE Plan.......21
4.2. Objectives21
4.3. Responsibilities and Authorities..22
4.3.1. Managers...22
4.3.2. Supervisors....23
4.3.3. Employees.24
4.3.4. Safety Officers..25
4.3.5. Contractors...25
4.3.6. Safety Representatives..26
4.4. HSE Management System...26
4.5. Health...27
4.5.1. First Aid....27
4.5.2. First Aid Representatives..27
4.5.3. Accidents and Incidents...27
4.5.4. Accident/Incident Reporting and Recording...28
4.5.5. Injury Management...28
4.5.6. Personal Protective Equipment.29
4.5.6.1. Selection and Use of PPEs.. 29
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CHAPTER FIVE.......3739
5.1. Introduction..37
5.2. Conclusion.37
5.3. Recommendations.37
5.4. References.38
LIST OF TABLES
2.1. The average estimated cost of accidents or occupational disease to employers ...8
3.1. Summary of the actions involved in delivering effective arrangements...18
4.1. HSE activities for supervisors
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LIST OF CHARTS
3.1. The Deming Cycle...20
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CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
Historically mining has been one of the industries with the highest fatal and non-fatal injury
rates. Labor protection that is the prevention of occupational diseases and reduction in the
frequency of accidents, has always been a matter of great concern to the industry. It is
imperative that management promote and maintain high safety standards through applicable
measures to reduce frequency of accidents and occupational disease.
One of the major tools to prevent and reduce the frequency of accidents and occupational
diseases is the health and safety management plan
Health and safety management plan (HSMP) is a working document designed to take all
practicable steps to provide and maintain a safe work environment (health and safety
management plan, by Greg Davis)
Occupational health and safety management plan can also be defined as a plan that
demonstrates an organizational commitment to health and safety in the work place by
providing a clearly written statement of intent and plan of action for the prevention of
accidents and occupational illness and injury. (Developing an OHS plan for small businesses
and organizations by organization for victims of violence and human rights violations pg. 4).
Furthermore, according to the South Africa Labor Guide, a health and safety plan means a
documented plan which addresses hazards identified and includes safe work procedures to
mitigate, reduce or control the hazards identified.
1.1. Background
Keeping employees safe from risk and danger should be a priority for all employers and
employees. A safe, healthy working environment is good for business. It is not only essential
for the well-being of employees, but also for ensuring that the organization is successful and
sustainable.
Effective health safety and environmental management systems result from leadership and
commitment. Everyone has a duty to work safely and report hazards, but overall health and
safety plan is still needed.
A good SHE plan shows the employer is serious about making health and safety a core value
in the organization and building it into all operations throughout the organization. It also
provides both an internal and external motivation to continuously improve.
1.2. Problem Statement
As mentioned above, the nature of work and the number of hazardous substances used in the
gold processing industries have brought with its accompanying health, safety and
environmental issues. If theses health, safety and environmental issues are not managed
properly, it could give a bad image to the socio-economic importance of the gold processing
industry.
Though Anglogold Ashanti as a company has a general HSE management plan, there appears
to be virtually no documented HSE management plan for its processing plant to deal with the
specific hazards associated with the processing industries.
In order to address these shortfalls, this paper seeks to develop a Health and Safety
management Plan that conforms to the Anglogold Ashanti Health, Safety and Environmental
policy
1.3. Objective of the Health, Safety and Environmental Plan
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Explain the rules, monitor and improve the performance regarding health and safety
of employees at work and environmental protection.
Describe some of the tools to analyze, advice and review on health, safety and
environmental issues.
satisfy the conditions of various legislation, such as the Mining (Health and Safety)
Regulations, 2012 (LI 2182)
This study investigates the consequences of not having a Health Safety and
Environmental management plan. It identifies all the regulatory requirements, both
national and international, of managing health, safety and environment.
This study will also serve as a guide for the management of health safety and
environment at the work premises of the South Processing Plant (STP).
Finally, the study investigates why integrated system of health, safety and
environmental management is the ideal method of centrally identifying, evaluating
and managing risk across the processing plant as often risks are inter-related.
rapid infrastructural changes. This leads to the introduction of new hazards at the workplace.
The study seeks to investigate these new hazards and the existing ones. From the information
gathered a Health, Safety and Environmental management plan is developed.
1.6. Study Methodology
The study uses two sources of information for the collection of data. This includes interviews
and site visits. The data collection through interviews and site visits has been very important
because at South Processing Plant, which is used in the case study, issues concerning HSE
management plan is virtually non-existent.
The interviews were conducted in both English and Twi (local language in Ghana) depending
on the preference of the interviewee. In all, five (5) interviews with twenty (20) interviewees
(3 managers and 17 employees) were conducted. In order to ensure increase in validity of the
interview, notes were taken during the interview.
Site visits have been used as a way to examine the health, safety and environmental problems
on the ground. Being an engineering supervisor at the South Processing Plant and knowing
the plant well contributed to the site visits. The site visits part has contributed to the validity
of data from interviews. Moreover photographs were taken in all visits in to addition notes.
1.7. Limitation of the Study
The South Processing Plant runs 24hrs a day due to production demand. This has made most
of the employees of South Processing Plant have work schedules which is unstable or
unfavorable. This made the conduction of the interviews very difficult.
Some of the employees were not willing to disclose information. This was because the
workers have the view that the information gathered will be divulged to third parties and
could be used against them.
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Another limitation of this study is time. In a study of this nature, time is of the essence. The
researcher had to combine the exercise with other academic and work activities at the same
time. Due to this limitation, the collection of information on the subject could affect the
outcome.
CHAPTER TWO
2. Importance of HSE Plan
Good HSE plan in the workplace can be positive for the entire company. Addressing health
and safety should not be seen as a regulatory burden. It offer a lot of benefits to both the
employer and the employees. Benefits include;
Increase productivity
Increase retention
Increase Compliance
Improves Morale
A good HSE plan at work means that employees feel that management cares about their wellbeing. Offering comprehensive health insurance, an adequate amount of sick time, and a
range of health services that include counseling for mental health issues and savings accounts
for expenses not covered by insurance can help to raise employee morale. Higher employee
morale means less unscheduled time off taken by disgruntled employees.
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Increased Productivity
A comprehensive HSE plan works with employees to help reduce accidents in the workplace,
and it also works to help speed up recovery times if an accident does happen. Accident
prevention through a safety program will increase employee productivity.
Increase Retention
Employees consider health and safety to be an essential part of their employment package. A
comprehensive HSE plan can be an incentive for employees to remain with the company and
reduce employee turnover.
Reduce Replacement Costs
Part of a HSE plan is proper maintenance and use of company equipment. When the
equipment is kept and used properly, it will last longer and cut down maintenance and
replacement costs.
Better Working Conditions
A HSE plan works to keep the workplace clear of hazards such as blocked hallways that can
be tripping hazards, overstocked shelves that can fall and other potential hazards. A focus on
a clean workplace can reduce the spread of disease and help to improve the overall health of
the company.
Lower Insurance Costs
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Focusing on workplace safety through a HSE plan can help reduce insurance costs, according
to the Rochester Institute of Technology. Discussing the companys HSE plan with your
insurance agent to see what steps should be taken to lower the cost of the companys liability
insurance, and if offering a safer workplace can help lower the cost of health insurance
premiums
as
well.
Increase Compliance
A company that creates an HSE plan focuses on following internal and external workplace
safety laws. Focusing on workplace safety laws ensures that measures will be taken to be in
compliance with them. This not only helps to raise the level of safety in the workplace, it also
lowers the probability of lack of compliance fines. A focus on workplace safety can also help
protect a company in case an employee is hurt on the job and the employee sues. A company
is less likely to be held responsible if the HSE plan has brought the company in compliance
with safety laws.
2.1. Consequences of Not Having HSE Plan
The cost to employers of workplace injuries, work-related ill health and accidental damage
events has been estimated to be between 3.5 billion and 7.3 billion a year (HSE, 1999a).
These figures have been highlighted in a number of campaigns designed to demonstrate the
business case for improving health and safety performance.
The ILO constitution sets forth the principle that workers should be protected from sickness,
disease and injury arising from their employment. Yet for millions of workers the reality is
very different.
Gold processing plants are one of the areas of employment where hazardous conditions are
part of the everyday working environment. Safety is important in processing plant because of
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the many risks to worker health. Understanding the consequence of poor health and safety in
the workplace can help in deciding where to make improvements. Below are some of the
consequences of not having HSE plan;
Reduced productivity
Increased premiums
Morale Problems
Costs of accidents
Reduced productivity
When workers are calling out of work with illnesses or injuries, it can reduce the overall
productivity of the business. When a worker is out, someone else has to his job or a
replacement has to be brought in and trained. Each of these options will cost the company
time and money because it will slow productivity down.
Increased premiums
When there is a high rate of workers' compensation claims filed against a company, it may
find its premiums going up. Workers' compensation is like any other insurance-styled
program. The more claims a company have, the more the company is charged for the
coverage. Not having an HSE plan in place at your business can create an unsafe atmosphere
that can cause accidents and drive the numbers of claims through the roof.
Morale Problems
Employees who work together every day can become friends. When the work environment is
unsafe because of a lack of safety or health precautions and workers become affected, it can
cause the morale of the entire staff to plummet. Low overall morale is a natural consequence
of poor health and safety in the workplace. Low morale can decrease productivity and
increase employee turnover rates.
Corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter
If a breach of health & safety law causes a death, the organization responsible may be
prosecuted for corporate manslaughter and, even more serious still, an individual responsible
prosecuted for gross negligence manslaughter. The penalties on conviction for corporate and
gross negligence manslaughter are severe. Organizations convicted of corporate manslaughter
are liable to unlimited fines and remedial orders and individuals convicted of gross
negligence manslaughter can face up to life imprisonment.
Costs of accidents
Many employers believe that the insurer will pick up the costs of an accident, and that's why
they pay their insurance. However the costs of an accident can be broken down into the
direct costs and indirect (uninsured) costs.
Direct costs of an accident
Direct costs are those costs that are accrued directly from the accident. They are quite easy to
calculate, and include the medical costs incurred and the compensation payments made to the
injured workers. Direct costs are usually insurable by businesses.
Indirect costs of an accident
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Indirect costs are the less obvious consequences of an accident that can be costed. While the
indirect costs created by accidents are hidden, they too must be paid from profits from the
sale of products. They are more difficult to calculate and tend not to be insured. Indirect costs
include:
Time away from the job not covered by workers' compensation insurance;
Payment of other workers who are not injured, for example those who stopped work
to look after or help the injured worker and those who require output from the injured
in order to complete their tasks;
The cost of overtime imposed by the accident (lost production, additional supervision,
and additional heat, light, etc.);
The cost of wages paid to the supervisor for time spent on activities related to the
accident. This includes caring for the injured, investigating the accident, and
supervising the activities necessary to resume the operation of business. All of these
activities will disrupt the supervisor's productivity;
Medical costs paid by the employer that are not covered by the insurance. This may
include treatment facilities, personnel, equipment and supplies;
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Cost of managers and clerical personnel investigating and processing claim forms and
related paperwork, telephone calls, interviews, etc.
Wage costs due to decreased productivity once the injured employee returns to work.
This is due to restricted movement or nervousness/cautiousness on the part of the
injured employee and time spent discussing the accident with other employees etc.
Costs brought about from any enforcement action following the accident such as
prosecution fines and costs of imposed remedial works.
The table below shows the average estimated cost of accidents or occupational disease to
employers
Human Cost
Lost Output
Resource Costs
Total
Fatality
991,200
520,700
900
1,500,000
Major Injury
18,400
16,200
5,200
40,500
2,700
100
500
5,800
Minor Injury
200
100
50
350
5,800
2,300
800
8,900
Table 2.1. The average estimated cost of accidents or occupational disease to employers
(HSE, 2006)
2.2. Regulatory Plan
Gold processing plant in the mining industries must commit to compliance with all legal and
other requirements that are applicable to their activities, products and services.
Section 24(1) of the 1992 Constitution states that Every person has the right to work under
safe and healthy conditions. This fundamental human right has been upheld by the Labor
Act, 2003 (Act 651).
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protective equipment, and instruct the workers in the use of the appliances and
equipment;
e) provide separate, sufficient and suitable toilet and washing facilities and adequate
facilities for storage, changing, drying and cleansing from contamination of clothing
for male and female workers;
f) provide adequate supply of clean drinking water at the workplace; and
g) prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, connected with, or occurring in
the course of work, by minimizing the causes of hazards inherent in the working
environment.
Subsection (3), however, obligates every worker to use the safety appliances, fire-fighting
equipment and personal protective equipment provided by the employer in compliance with
the employers instructions. The Act, in subsection (4), further absolves the employer of
liability for injury suffered by a worker who contravenes the provisions of subsection (3)
where the injury is solely due to non-compliance of the worker.
The Act in Section 119 protects the rights of a worker to remove himself or herself from any
situation in the workplace which he or she has reasonable cause to believe presents an
imminent danger to his or her life. In such cases, the Act forbids the employer terminating
the employment of a worker or withholding his or her remuneration. An employer cannot
require a worker to return to work in circumstances where there is a continuing imminent and
serious danger to the life, safety or health of the worker. The Act also requires an employer to
report occupational accidents and diseases which occur at the workplace as soon as
practicable as and not later than seven days from the occurrence to the appropriate
government agency (namely the Factories and Mines Inspectorates respectively. Diseases
should in addition be reported to the MOH / GHS).
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listed in the Third Schedule to the Workmens Compensation Regulations, 1967 (L.I. 546),
for workmens compensation purposes. The Law empowers the Minister responsible for
Labor to extend the provisions of the Law to incapacity or death certified as caused by any
disease specified in an instrument made under this section.
2.2.3. International Conventions
International declarations to which Ghana is a signatory also provide frameworks for
effective promotion and enforcement of OHS standards. Examples of such international
declarations ratified by Ghana include the following conventions of the International Labor
Organization (ILO):
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
The provisions on occupational safety and health within Labor Act 651 are consistent with
ILO Conventions 155 of 1981 on Occupational Health and Safety and the Working
environment, and Convention 161 of 1985 on Occupational Health Services, which Ghana is
yet to ratify.
2.3. Procedures for Preparing HSE Plan
The following reference standards were used during the development of this HSE Plan:
The structure of this HSE Plan is similar to that of the above standards, which are
representative of SHE management systems. Similar to these Standards, the Plan-Do-CheckAct continual improvement framework have been adopted for this HSE plan.
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CHAPTER THREE
3. METHODOLOGY / CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
STP must not only achieve legislative compliance but produce gold which represent the best
practices in HSE performance. With this in mind, the project will utilize the integration of
ISO 140001 and OHSAS 180001 OHS management systems.
3.1. Overview of the Standards
3.1.1. ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is also based on the PDCA cycle.4 Top management sets the vision for an
organization in its environmental policy; the EMS is then designed to support the policy. An
organization must develop procedures to identify the ways it affects the environment, identify
relevant legal and other requirements, and set objectives and targets that will continually
improve the management system and prevent pollution. An organization uses the planning
information to develop operations that manage the environmental impact of its activities,
products or services. Then top management reviews the performance of the EMS to
determine the need to change the system to ensure it supports the organizations
environmental policy.
3.1.2. ISO 18001
OHSAS 18001 was developed by registrars and organizations to fill a market demand to
manage OHS issues. While it is not officially an international or national consensus standard,
it is being adopted by many organizations as a logical and complementary approach. This
specification recognizes the similarities between environmental and OHS issues and is
patterned after ISO 14001. Though it is organized like ISO 14001, it has been modified to
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reflect the different parties associated with OHS issues. An organization can get a high return
on investment by taking advantage of the similarities between the three standards and
integrating their quality, environmental and OHS management systems.
Some organizations that have successfully integrated portions or all of their management
systems include those in the chemical, automotive, technology, steel, service, pulp and paper,
and medical products industries. Each has experienced significant returns from reduced
operating costs, management system complexity and time required to manage the process.
These organizations have also discovered employee satisfaction often improves once an
integrated approach to job descriptions, work instructions and priority setting is implemented.
3.2. Advantages of Integrated Systems
Simplified systems.
Employees working for an organization with an integrated management system can perform
their jobs using one set of work instructions rather than multiple, sometimes conflicting,
documents from different management systems. Confusion is minimized when employees
know when to use each document and under what circumstances. The chance that documents
from different systems conflict is also reduced. A single training process for new employees
typically minimizes contradictions.
Optimized resources.
One system that meets the requirements of all three standards minimizes the resources
required to develop, implement and maintain separate systems. Maintaining single processes
for employee training, document control, management review, and corrective and preventive
action requires fewer resources than developing and maintaining multiple processes to
accomplish similar goals.
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If a QMS already exists, environmental and OHS professionals often resist tacking their
requirements onto the existing quality system. Likewise, quality professionals often resist
contaminating the system with requirements that do not relate to the quality of the product.
Limits on degree of integration.
ISO 14001: 1996 and OHSAS 18001:1999 are highly compatible and can be readily
integrated. However, some OHS and EMS requirements do not easily integrate with existing
quality systems. For example, aspect identification and significance determination, as well as
legal and other requirements, do not readily fit with an existing QMS.
3.4. The Deming Cycle
This is also known as the PDCA- Plan, Do, Check, Act. The Plan, Do, Check, Act approach
achieves a balance between the systems and behavioral aspects of management. It also treats
health and safety management as an integral part of good management generally, rather than
as a stand-alone system.
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Plan, Do,
Process safety
Check, Act
Plan
management
Determine your policy/Plan for
implementation
resources needed
Identify and assess risks/Identify
Do
measures
events)
Act
Table 3.1. Summary of the actions involved in delivering effective arrangements. (HSG65
2013))
Plan
Think about where you are now and where you need to be
Say what you want to achieve, who will be responsible for what, how you will
achieve your aims, and how you will measure your success. You may need to write
down this policy and your plan to deliver it
Decide how you will measure performance. Think about ways to do this that go
beyond looking at accident figures - look for leading as well as lagging indicators.
These are also called active and reactive indicators
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Consider fire and other emergencies. Co-operate with anyone who shares your
workplace and co-ordinate plans with them
Remember to plan for changes and identify any specific legal requirements that apply
to you
Do
Identify your risk profile Assess the risks, identify what could cause harm in the
workplace, who it could harm and how, and what you will do to manage the risk
Decide what the priorities are and identify the biggest risks
In particular, aim to: Involve workers and communicate, so that everyone is clear on
what is needed and can discuss issues - develop positive attitudes and behavior
Implement your plan Decide on the preventive and protective measures needed and
put them in place
Provide the right tools and equipment to do the job and keep them maintained
Train and instruct, to ensure everyone is competent to carry out their work
Check
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Measure your performance Make sure that your plans have been implemented,
paperwork on its own is not a good performance measure
Assess how well the risks are being controlled and if you are achieving your aims. In
some circumstances formal audits may be useful
Act
Review your performance Learn from accidents and incidents, ill-health data, errors
and relevant experience, including from other organizations
Revisit plans, policy documents and risk assessments to see if they need updating.
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CHAPTER FOUR
4. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) PLAN
4.1. Aim of the HSE Plan
The STP HSE management plan has been developed to document the Safety & Environment
Management systems to be implemented and maintained by STP in accordance with the
scope of works that has been detailed for the processing plant.
4.2. Objectives
The Objective for this includes:
Systems and control measures for managing the works to be completed in a safe
manner
The plan is intended as a working reference and will provide both line management and
employees with the responsibilities and authorities necessary to achieve the objectives of the
companys HSE policy. This plan has been developed from industry standards and has regard
to the codes of practice that will form a minimum compliance requirement for STP.
Statutory requirements also apply to this plan and shall be adhered to at all times. Irrespective
of the source or application, standards, policies and codes of practice higher than those
outlined in this plan shall apply.
4.3. Responsibilities and Authorities
4.3.1. Managers
Managers shall be responsible and accountable for the implementation HSE and
rehabilitation policies and procedures.
The position carries the prime responsibility to demonstrate, through proactive measures, the
commitment of STP to all environmental and safety issues. Proactive measures shall include
management-initiated actions to improve the safety and environmental systems together with
prompt response to meaningful suggestions and/or recommendations from all employees
The Manager shall ensure that:
All employees are accountable for HSE performances within their area of
responsibility;
Appropriate safety standards are set through participation and consultation with all
personnel including employees and contractors.
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All quality, safety and environmental reports and inspections are reviewed and will
initiate appropriate rectification responses where necessary;
Monitoring for compliance with environmental and safe work methods shall occur.
4.3.2. Supervisors
It is recognized by senior management that supervisors play an important role in the effective
implementation of the safety program. Every effort shall be made by senior management to
encourage feedback from the floor as a vital part of the Safety Management System.
Supervisors shall play an active role on the safety committee. Duties include:
ACTIVITIES
FREQUENCY
Daily
Daily
Monthly
As required
As required
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Use all personal protective equipment that is issued to meet safety requirements
Report all identified hazards, defects in plant or equipment no matter how minor
Comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements for the workplace
Review, on a regular basis, all of the HSE policies and guidelines to ensure
compliance with statutory requirements and objectives
Provide assistance and advice with the inspection and audit programs
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4.3.5. Contractors
Contractors are accountable for:
Compliance with the HSE Management Plan where they have not already had a
system in place or current systems are below the standards set out by the Anglogold
Ashanti.
The development and provision of Job Safety Analysis and safe work procedures for
their unique systems of work.
ACTIVITIES
FREQUENCY
As required
As required
Daily/weekly
Daily
Daily
As required
Attend scheduled meetings to discuss the safety program with Line Management;
Carry out the normal duties for which they were originally employed.
4.5. Health
4.5.1. First Aid
First Aid facilities, equipped to a level commensurate with the risk shall be provided and will
be fully maintained at all times. Supplementary facilities or eye wash stations shall be located
at locations considered to be necessary.
All injuries treatments shall be entered into the STP first aid register and reported to the
Occupation Health Department. Injuries requiring medical attention or further consultation
may be referred to the Edwin Cade Memorial Hospital.
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Immediate notification.
Results from Accident/Incident investigations may determine the need to review and improve
working procedures to prevent recurrence of a similar accident/incident occurring again.
4.5.4. Accident/Incident Reporting and Recording
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All STP employees and contractor personnel are required to report all accidents and/or
dangerous occurrences involving personal injury, plant or equipment damage and
environmental incidents directly following the occurrence.
It is the responsibility of the Safety Manager and Supervisors to fully investigate the
occurrence with personnel involved utilizing the standard Incident/ Injury Investigation
Report form and procedures.
4.5.5. Injury Management
In the event where any person is injured, then that person will be required to report the injury
as soon as possible to the immediate supervisor, and must promptly proceed to the nearest
First Aid Facility to be assessed and receive first aid treatment from the First Aid personal.
An Incident/Injury Investigation report form and the Workers Compensation forms shall be
completed in all cases where the persons injuries require First Aid assistance and or medical
treatment whether or not time off work has resulted from the incident. If the injury is of a
severe nature, the injured person shall be taken to the Edwin Cade Memorial hospital for
further treatment. The site ambulance shall be called if deemed necessary by the First Aid
personal.
4.5.6. Personal Protective Equipment
All clothing and protective equipment, essential to the protection of workers, shall be
provided for use by workers. This equipment may include:
Gloves
Hearing protection
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Breathing apparatus
The minimum PPE requirements for entry onto the plant shall consist of:
Long trousers
Reflector jackets
Safety Helmets.
During the development of all control measures, the JSA procedure shall be used to assist in
minimizing the reliance upon PPE.
4.5.6.1. Selection and Use of PPEs
GE shall ensure that all employees and sub-contract personnel are instructed and/or trained in
the correct use of each PPE item prior to use.
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In the case of importing transporting storage and usage of hazardous chemicals, STP shall
receive MSDS from the suppliers. The MSDS shall be posted at the entrance of the storage
area and where the chemical is being used so that all workers can easily have access to these
information.
4.5.8. Medical Examination
There shall be pre-employment examination for every worker. Employee shall free medical
care and the medical expenses shall be borne by Anglogold Ashanti.
4.6. Safety
The main target for safety is zero injury that is no negative impact to people during the
operations of STP.
4.6.1. Communication
Regular structured safety meetings shall provide a base for communicating potential issues,
safety hazards, safety initiatives and programs.
4.6.2. Safety Meetings Site-Wide
The Safety Manager shall ensure that all site-wide safety meetings have minutes of the
meeting recorded. Meetings shall initially be held weekly.
4.6.3. Safety Toolbox Meetings
Safety meetings shall be held on a daily basis by each section. The HSE representative shall
chair the daily safety toolbox meetings. The purpose of these meetings will be to enable the
HSE representative and supervisors to discuss and where necessary provide explanations for
safety related subjects in a concise manner so as to ensure the understanding and interaction
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of participants. Details of all safety meetings including attendees, topics or any concerns
raised from topic discussions and proposed actions shall be recorded using the standard
Anglogold Ashanti toolbox report form.
4.6.4. Safety Awareness
Safety bulletins, alerts, posters and signs shall be utilized to ensure employees are kept up to
date with current activities, trends or other promotional activities. Safety alerts issued
management shall be posted on specific notice boards and discussed at the next scheduled
site-wide safety meeting.
4.6.5. Dispute Settlement
If an employee has reason to believe that they are or will be exposed to a workplace hazard,
they shall report to and discuss the situation with their immediate supervisor and workplace
HSE representative. Employees shall be re-deployed to a safe working area. The situation
shall be dealt with in the following order;
If the matter is not resolved, the Work Place Supervisor and HSE
Representative shall jointly obtain the relevant technical data and safety advice in an
attempt to resolve the matter to the satisfaction of all concerned.
In the event that the matter is not resolved, the Supervisor, HSE Representative and
the HSE Committee (where applicable) shall discuss and attempt to resolve the matter
to the satisfaction of all concerned.
If the matter is not resolved the matter shall be referred to Senior Management for
resolution.
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Toxic substances;
Restricted access;
Special clothing;
Vehicle movement;
Crane/rigging activities;
Security.
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The Supervisor and work crew shall review the JSA and add final comment immediately
prior to commencement of the task.
4.6.11. Hazard Reporting and Identification
All employees shall be encouraged to correct hazards on a see and fix basis, providing it is
within their ability and it is safe to do so. Any hazard, that is outside their ability to handle or
cannot be rectified immediately, shall be isolated and made safe from general access through
the placement of barricades and warning signs and be reported to the immediate supervisor.
The Supervisor shall initiate an immediate and appropriate action. The employee should also
notify all persons who are present in the area of the hazard. Where an employee encounters
what they believe to be a HSE hazard or is allocated work to perform that they consider
unsafe, they shall immediately advise their Supervisor.
The work in question shall not be performed until such time as the matter has been finally
determined, except under such conditions as may be agreed between the parties.
Should the grievance remain unsolved, the supervisor and the employees HSE representative
shall meet and inspect the work area to determine a resolution to the safety grievance.
Should the parties be unable to resolve an issue, the HSE Officer shall be asked to assist in its
resolution. If the grievance is still not resolved, a representative of the regulatory authority
may be requested, by any of the parties, to advise on the application and interpretation of
relevant Acts, Regulations or site requirements.
All parties shall endeavor to maintain continuous and productive work for those workers not
in the immediate area. Their Supervisors shall, when required, allocate all employees who
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have been removed from the area where a safety hazard is believed to exist, alternative work
in another area.
The Process for hazard reporting shall be discussed with all employees at the time of
induction.
Check and ensure that there will be no risk of personnel injuries occurring during the
"Clean-Up"
Provide a soil based bund around the spill to prevent any flow towards sumps or
drains.
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Collect the entire spilt product and contaminated soil and place into hazardous
materials skip bin.
Any collection of the spilt product by use of spill kit pads will require that they shall
be properly bagged and placed into the hazardous waste skip for disposal.
The collection and disposal of contaminated wastes will be by licensed contractor and
delivery will be to an approved and licensed facility.
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1. Introduction
The aim of this project has been to develop an HSE plan for Anglogold Ashantis South
Processing Plant (STP). In this chapter, conclusion and recommendations are made base on
the findings of the study made during site visits and the interaction with workers about health
and safety awareness
5.2. Conclusion
From the study, site visits and discussions with workers, including managers, the following
conclusions were arrived at;
Incentives to motivate workers for a good health and safety record does not exist.
At times workers work in conditions that might affect their health and safety.
Workers hesitate to report incidents and near misses for fear of being punished.
5.3. Recommendations
From the above conclusions, it is recommended that,
Awareness should be created about the why it is very important to use safety
equipment proper, and not tempering with it.
Workers conform to health and safety standards must be recognized and motivated to
serve as fine example for others to follow.
Workers must be included in health and safety decision making that affects them
directly.
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all employees understand the hazards to which they may be exposed and how to
prevent harm to themselves and others from exposure to these hazards.
5.4. References
Phil Hughes and Ed Ferret (2007). Introduction to Health and Safety at Work Third edition.
City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (August 2008). Health, Safety, and
Environment Management Plan.
Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (2011). Example health and safety plan; a
practical guide for the smaller contractor.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (July 2013). Integrated Environment, Safety, &
Health
Management Plan; Integrated Safety Management (ISM) System.
Engineer Ezzedine El Hamzoui. Occupational Health and Safety Management System
(OHSMS).
Organization for Victims of Violence and Human Rights Violations OMEGA Health Care
Center (Austria 2003). Developing an occupational health and safety plan for small
businesses and organizations.
Ian Dalling and Barry Holt (IIRSM) (March 2012). Management Integration: Benefits,
Challenges and Solutions.
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