Module 1 -Construction Safety

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Unilever Construction SafetyModule 1

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Module 1 Objectives

Provide an overview of the Unilever Construction Safety Manual

Review the Unilever expectations regarding Safety Leadership and how you can personally influence the safety performance on your projects

Understand the safety management practices that will help ensure a safe work site

Review the Unilever Construction Safety Governance Framework and the process for continuous improvement


Unilever Construction SafetyOverview of the Construction Safety Manual

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What is the Construction Safety Manual?

A set of Construction SHE Standards

Establishes clear expectations & requirements

Defines minimum Unilever requirements

Outlines a structured approach to construction safety

Defines a governance framework for continuous improvement


Construction Safety Standards

Define minimum but specific requirements for Unilever projects

Standards define what is required to be implemented with guidance on how


Unilever Standards & Local Regulation

All projects must comply with the Unilever Construction Safety Standards

Projects must comply with local regulations

The most stringent requirements apply

Additional country- or project-specific standards may be required


Roles & Responsibilities

Ultimate responsibility is with the Project Delivery Directors and their management teams

Standards define specific roles & responsibilities


Overview of Standards

Unilever Construction Safety Manual consists of 38 standards 15 – construction safety management & processes

23 – construction safety activities & hazards

Existing Unilever SHE Standards (200 series) are referenced and used where appropriate


Unilever Standards – Table of Contents

Std. Number Title of Standard

400 Safety Leadership, Management and Governance Framework

401 Contractor Safety Management

402 Safety Orientation and Training

403 Security Management

404 Emergency Planning and Response

405 Project Specific Safety Planning

406 Job Safety Analysis and Hazard Communication

407 Inspections and Audits

408 Managing Non-conformance and Violations

409 Incentive Plan (Recognition and Penalties)



Standard No. Title of Standard

410 Incident Management

411 Site Control and Management

412 Construction Office Safety

413 Personal Protective Equipment

414 Permit to Work

415 Work at Height

416 Scaffolding

417 Ladders and Stairways

418 Cranes, Hoists and Rigging

419 Excavations, Piling and Sub-surface Work




420 Steel Erection

421 Confined Spaces

422 Electrical Work

423 Energy Isolation

424 Line Opening

425 Vehicles and Mobile Equipment

426 Hazardous Chemicals and Materials

427 Work in Extreme Environmental Conditions

428 Manual Handling




429 Hand and Power Tool Safety and Equipment Inspection

430 Hot Work

431 Gas Cylinder Use and Storage

432 Abrasive Blasting

433 Fire Prevention Protection

434 NDT and Radiography Safety

435 Demolition

437 Safety in Brownfield Construction

438 Construction Completion and Turnover


Review

Standards apply to all Unilever projects

Local regulations still apply

Apply the most stringent of Unilever standards and local regulations

Construction Safety Standards reference and use applicable existing Unilever SHE Standards


Unilever Construction SafetySafety Leadership, Management and Governance Framework

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Ultimate Objective

Incident prevention through proactive safety leadership and management

Eliminate unsafe actions and unsafe conditions Zero Injuries

ZERO Unsafe Acts & Conditions = ZERO Injuries


Heinrich’s Triangle Provides Insight

Heinrich was an industrial safety pioneer

working for an insurance company

in the 1930’s


Heinrich’s Law and Reality


Achieving the Unilever Vision

Proactive leadership & commitment

Clear roles & responsibilities

Lead by example

Take action to create & promote a safe work site

Being active & visible in the field


Management’s Role

Ensure compliance

Communicate

Be engaged in the safety process

Give recognition and feedback

Provide resources for safety

Serve as a role model


Personal Role in Safety

Keep work areas & equipment

in a safe condition

Work safe

Watch out for others

Follow the rules

Stop work in imminent danger situations


Zero Tolerance Rules

A valid and verified Permit to Work is required prior to performing work requiring permit.

Comply with all Work at Height requirements for the use of fall protection

Comply with all Confined Space requirements

Comply with all Energy Isolation requirements

Comply with all requirements for operation of vehicles and mobile equipment including the use of seat belts

Comply with all requirements for trenching and excavating work


Governance Framework

Based on PDCA continuous improvement cycle

Unilever Policy is central to the framework

Framework can operate at different levels

Implementation

and operation

Checking/

Corrective Action

Management

Review

Management

Review

Planning

Occupational Health and Safety

Policy

Start

Continual

Improvement


Unilever Policy

Unilever will aim to continuously improve its health & safety

performance to a standard which is comparable with the

very best companies in our industrial sector.

We will establish and maintain high standards of health &

safety at work for everyone working in the organization so as

to prevent personal injury, promote good health and prevent

occupational ill health.


Planning

Setting objectives & targets

Conducting risk assessments

Identifying legal & other requirements


Examples of Objectives

Implementation of new risk control measures

Introduction of new features or systems into the Unilever Construction Safety Program

Elimination or reduction of incidents

Implementation of a defined training program


Examples of Targets

Implementation of a work at heights control process by January 2015– responsibility assigned to John Doe

Reduction of hand injury incidents by 50% in FY14 –assigned to Jane Smith

Implementation of a technology to document equipment inspections by scanning in first quarter FY14 – assigned to Richard Johnson

Targets should be SMART

Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely


Risk Assessment

Fundamental part of planning

Undertaken for all routine & non-routine work & significant risks

Control measures identified must be monitored for effectiveness

Risk assessments for significant risks must be documented and periodically reviewed


Legal & Other Requirements

Identify applicable safety, health & environmental regulations & standards

Develop a plan to ensure requirements are identified & met

Responsibility must be assigned to specific person(s)


“Do” - Implementation & Operation

Structure & responsibility

Training, awareness & Competence

Communication

Documentation

Document & data control

Operational control

Emergency preparedness & response


Structure & Responsibility

The most senior person is ultimately responsible for safety performance

Effective safety program implementation requires:

Someone to coordinate overall implementation

Clear, documented roles & responsibilities

Access to sources of expert advise


Operational Control

Each organization must identify those operations & activities that require control

Control will be achieved through:

Safe work practices

Procedures

Work instructions

Work monitoring & control processes

Support systems


Checking & Corrective Action

Performance measuring & monitoring

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Managing incidents & non-conformances

Management system audits


Management Review

Periodic review of safety program

Reviews are conducted periodically based on several factors

Outputs of the review inform improvements


Review

Proactive safety management can help eliminate injuries

PDM is responsible for safety on the project

Roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined

There must be accountability for compliance with Unilever Standards and Zero Tolerance Rules

Continuous improvement is achieved by operating within a PDCA framework

Periodic review of the safety program will help ensure effectiveness


THIS CONCLUDES MODULE 1


Questions

1. How many Unilever Construction Safety Standards are there?

2. What can we do as project leaders to ensure that the project is executed in a safe manner?

3. What are some of the benefits of operating within a governance framework?

4. How can operating within a governance framework help ensure compliance with the Construction Safety Standards?

5. What are some examples of being active and visible in the field as a PDM?


Definitions

Independent SHE audit An audit undertaken by someone from outside the specific organization being audited. Alternatively, personnel who work for the organization can undertake SHE audits, but in these circumstances the audits must then be verified by someone from outside that specific organization

Nonconformance Any deviation from procedures, work instructions, specifications, operating criteria, applicable legislation or internal Unilever standards etc. that could either directly or indirectly lead to a significant occupational health and safety incident

Zero Tolerance Rules Rules relevant to the risk profile of the company. Those situations where the violation of certain important safety standards may actually endanger a person’s life, the life of others or may result in endangering the business operation itself

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Module 1 -Construction Safety