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SHEQ
FOUNDATION
Be safe not sorry
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Contents 2
Introduction 3
Membership 4
SHEQ Passports 5
WASHEQ 6
Accreditation 7
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Introduction
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OurVision OurMission
SHEQFOUNDATIONistobecomethe
Topromoteandadvanceacultureof
leadingadvocateforimprovingthe Safety,Health,Environmentand
cultureofSafety,Health,Environment QualityinallindustriesinGhanaand
andQualityacrossallindustriesinGhana
beyondtoreducethenumberof
andbeyond. deathsandinjuries.
SHEQ Foundation Ghana is a not for profit NGO established in 2011 working on
developing SHEQ 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.
We collectively work with, and support our members and the industry, to achieve safer
and healthier workplaces. We provide a wide range of SHEQ solutions including:
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Membership
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As a member, you receive benefits,and visibly support the work toreduce deaths
and injuries across all industries.
Your membership also provides free access to health and safety guidelines, safety
management Plan templates, readymade toolbox talks, plus regular newsletters and
other important safety information.
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SHEQ Passports
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A SHEQ Passport is like any other Passport; it identifies the holder as having
undertaken basic SHEQ awareness training and allows the holder access to
passport controlled workplaces. Safety Passports are a very simple way for
workers who move from one contract or company to another to show
employers they have received basic training.
You can purchase the Safety Passport book for 20GHC . After you feel you
have mastered the contents you inform SHEQ Foundation and we invite you
for a half day session were we go through content watch your industry related
safety videos and you undergo a written assessment. If you pass you are
issued with a passport similar to the Ghana driving license which last for 3
years. Renewal will be online where you undergo another assessment.
For the scheme to be as widely accepted as possible we need the help and
assistance of everyone to help in the promotion. Companies can help by
making the scheme conditional and interested parties are invited to be
proactive by publicizing and promoting the scheme. What is important to
remember is that this is a continuous long term project for the benefit of all
industries. All Safety Passport holders will be registered with SHEQ
Foundation on a central database.
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WASHEQ
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Specialists and recognized experts in their field are invited to share their
experiences on topics and themes that reflect current issues affecting
companies in the various sectors of the economy.
The exhibition which runs alongside the conference gives companies with
SHEQ Services and Products the opportunity to ex hi bit at the
Conference and also advertise on the SHEQ Foundation website.
Awards are also given to companies and individuals who have had
outstanding SHEQ performance.
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ACCREDATION
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To achieve 'best value', many Why? Accidents has a huge impact on all our lives,
companies are looking beyond low SHEQ Foundation Accreditation has been designed
price when selecting contractors by to measure and recognize contractors/ companies in
looking at actual on-site performance. Ghana performing at a high level of safety - planning,
For contractors, Accreditation can be communication, monitoring and accountability.
used to gain competitive advantage in
a tight market as most multinationals
have safety as number one priority.
If your site is audited and the What? The accreditation commits those companies
registered with the accreditation Scheme to enhance
Performance Threshold results are
their appearance, respect the community, protect the
achieved in the Initial Audits the environment, secure everyones safety and care for
company is recognized through the workforce.
Charter Accreditation at one or more
Tiers and invited to be a Charter
Accredited company.
Ongoing Accreditation Audits
throughout the year are used to Where? Companies operating within Ghana can
monitor that the performance apply to become accredited.
threshold is being maintained.
The SHEQ Foundation Accreditation
program gives clients information they
can use to pre qualify and select Who? The Accreditation Scheme is open to all
contractors based in part on safety companies of all types and size. To become a Charter
performance. Accredited company, company must be a member of
SHEQ FOUNDATION.
SHEQ Charter Accreditation Goals
Recognize the companies
performing at a high level How? Through the monitoring of work covered
Help accredited companies under the accreditation scheme and the displaying of
secure more jobs registration stickers on company vehicles, as
Ensures worker safety and well Well as posters at sites where appropriate.
being
Provides a pathway for
continuous improvement for
any company no matter where When? Anytime, just send mail and the process will
the starting point be initiated through a safety audit of the company.
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BE SAFE
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NOT SORRY
SUPPORTING ALL INDUSTRIES
AUTOMOTIVE CONTRUCTION EDUCATION
FARMING FOOD PROCESSING
HEALTHCARE HOSPITALITY
MANUFACTURING MINNING OIL & GAS
POWER RETAIL SHIPING TELECOMS
CONTACTS: admin@sheqfoundation.org or
director@sheqfoundation.org
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