SHE programme

Evaluating the efficiency of SHE programme elements and the SHE management system as a whole. 

In the ILCI model, three common reasons for the lack of control at the workplace level are identified (1) inadeqnate SHE programme, (2) inadequate programme standards and (3) inadequate compliance with the standards (Bird and Germain, 1985). These elements also coincide with the main elements of the quality-assurance management model. 

Example This criterion was implemented in the SHE programme of an offshore project for the design and construction of a new floating production and drilling installation. The selected concept involved a number of challenges concerning the risk of occupational accidents ... 

The project s and Contractor s SHE management systems are documented in the respective organisation s SHE programme. This is a document that describes ... 

The project s SHE manager is responsible for the SHE programme and has to update it for each new phase. It must reflect the criteria that have to be met at each decision gate. The initial SHE programme, which is established at the start of the feasibility study phase, must address the following questions (DGl) ... 

The SHE programme for the main study phase will address the need to mature the development concept further with respect to SHE and to develop the necessary tender and contract documents. At the end of this phase, the project must be able to give adequate answers to the following questions in order to pass decision gate three (DG3) ... 

Figure 27.6 shows how the different analyses and evaluations of the risk of occupational accidents are co-ordinated with the design process (Kjellen, 1990 Kjellen, 1998). They are part of a total evaluation of all SHE aspects. Each activity has been defined and scheduled in Norskoil s and the contractor s SHE programmes for the Ymer project. During conceptual design, the experience checklist is established and the coarse analysis is carried out. 

Contractors are obliged to set up and manage SHE programmes for construction to ensure that the regulatory and contractual requirements are comphed with. According to the NORSOK standard, the following should be documented in this programme ... 

Example (continued) Norskoil addressed the poor SHE programme and performance of one bidder s sub-contractor with the bidder during the BCM. It was concluded that the poor SHE performance (an LTI-rate above 100) could partly be explained by the workmen s compensation system in the country of the sub-contractor. The workers actually received higher pay during sick-leave due to accidents than they received if they were sick for other reasons. Deficiencies in the yard s SHE management system were also brought up. The bidder offered to provide additional personnel to follow up this particular sub-contractor on SHE. This offer was included in the tender. 

Prior to the start of construction work, Norskoil s SHE manager for the Ymer project evaluates the EPC contractor s and sub-contractors SHE programmes for construction work. The EPC contractor has the overall responsibility for SHE and the sub-contractors SHE programmes are subordinated to this programme. Norskoil s SHE manager will comment on items where the programme does not meet the project s (i.e. NORSOK) requirements. 

Example Norskoil s SHE manager identifies unclear line responsibilities in the contractor s SHE programme. It is stated that contractor s safety engineer is responsible for SHE. The contractor is requested to clearly define SHE as a line responsibility according to the requirements in NORSOK S-CR-002. After the contractor has implemented the comments, the programme is accepted by the project. 

There are regular workplace inspections at the yards. The frequency and scope of these inspections are defined in the different SHE programmes. The contractor s site safety co-ordinator participates occasionally in these inspections. Also, Norskoil is invited to participate but does so only exceptionally, since the company only has permanent site representation at the EEC contractor s own yard. 

SHE audits are the main tools of Norskoil s SHE manager for follow-up on safety in construction. The contractor s site safety co-ordinator also performs audits of this type. The audit team checks actual performance against regulatory and contractual requirements and the yards SHE programmes. The audits usually consist of two parts, i.e. a system part and a technical part. In the system audit, the SHE manager checks SHE documentation and practices in relation to the commitments in the SHE programme. The technical audit is carried out as workplace inspection. The audits follow a schedule and each audit covers a separate theme. Below are examples of audit themes ... 

Is it ensured that the project s SHE programme is established at an early phase ... 

Do the tontines ensure a timely update of the SHE programme in new project phases and when the conditions change ... 

Do the routines ensure an adequate verification of the SHE programme by qualified personnel, project management and the client ... 

Is it ensured that the suppliers have established adequate SHE programmes for fabrication and construction before start-up of work ... 

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