SPM Safety Programme Manager

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Industries

Manufacturing
The UK manufacturing sector employs over 3 million workers. In 2007/08 over 20,600 work related injuries causing three or more days absence were reported, 5,097 were categorised as major and 35 were fatal (HSE 2008). This sector is naturally diverse and complex in the rationale employed to demonstrate compliance.

SPM creates a programme of activities, allowing you to address your compliance responsibilities with applicable standards and guidance.
Compliance Standards
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- HSE Approved - Codes of Practice (ACOPS) e.g. COSHH, LOLER, etc.
Guidance Documents
- HS(G) 65 - Successful Health and Safety Management
- BS8800 - Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- OHSAS 18001- Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Specification
The Health & Safety at Work Act applies to all facets within the manufacturing industry which may also include "Best Practice" contributions from their respective governing bodies such as in the production of: cement, plastics, ceramics, textiles, rubber, molten metals, paper etc.
Construction & Engineering
With over 2 million workers, construction and engineering is the UK's single largest industrial sector and one of the most dangerous. In the last 25 years more than 2,800 people have died from injuries received as a result of construction work. In 2007/08 alone there were 72 fatalities with many more injured or made ill by construction and it's processes (HSE 2008). SPM creates a programme of activities, allowing you to address your compliance responsibilities with applicable standards and guidance
Compliance Standards
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
- HSE Approved - Codes of Practice (ACOPS) e.g. COSHH, LOLER, etc.
Guidance Documents
- HS(G) 65 - Successful Health and Safety Management
- BS8800 - Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- OHSAS 18001- Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Specification
- A guide to managing health and safety in construction ISBN 0 7176 0755 0
- Designing for health and safety in construction ISBN 0 7176 0807 7
- Managing health and safety in construction ISBN 0 7176 2139 1
Oil & Gas
The oil and gas industry employs over 20,000 people in a range of activities where risks are ever present. Fire, explosion, release of gas and structural failure all have the potential to cause major loss of life. Irrespective of the installation operating on or offshore, an operational safety case is required approved by the HSE. Other aspects to be considered include: rigs or installations under refurbishment i.e. Periodic Survey or maintenance issues often require a bridging document between involved contractors and the established safety case.

SPM creates a programme of activities, allowing you to address your compliance responsibilities with applicable standards and guidance.
Compliance Standards
- HSE Approved - Codes of Practice (ACOPS) e.g. COSHH, LOLER, etc.
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- Installation - (Safety Case) Regulations
- Installations - (Prevention of Fire & Explosion & Emergency Response) Regulations
- Installation - Pipeline Works (Management & Administration) Regulations
- Offshore Installations and Wells (Design & Construction) Regulations
Guidance Documents
- HS(G) 65 - Successful Health and Safety Management
- BS8800 - Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Management
- OHSAS 18001- Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Specification
- Dependant on the installations operating characteristics e.g. helicopter (civil aviation); drilling equipment; subsea elements etc.
Rail
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) issued strategy is to secure the proper control by duty holders of risks to the health and safety of employees, passengers and others who might be affected by the operation of Britain's railways. The Railway Industry Advisory Committee (RIAC) provides advice to ORR on railway safety, exchanges information, comments on proposed new regulations and guidance and works to progress health and safety issues within the industry (ORR Website 2008).

SPM creates a programme of activities, allowing you to address your compliance responsibilities with applicable standards and guidance.
Compliance Standards
- Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) controls the Standards to be applied to the operation of railways and other guided transport systems, including heritage, metros and light rail systems.
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
- Railways - Approved Codes of Practice.
Guidance Documents
- BS8800 - Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- OHSAS 18001- Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Specification
- Guidance from HM Railway Inspectorate (HMRI), health and safety reports and MoM's between ORR and other organisations are available on their website.
- HS(G) 65 - Guide to Successful Health and Safety Management.
Nuclear
Nuclear Sites require a license to operate; issued by the Nuclear Directorate (ND) on the HSE's behalf . The HSW Act still applies here and this responsibility is reinforced by the Nuclear Installations Act and its statutory provisions. In this category the safety programme would be aligned with management of the facility; application of the safety case and management of construction changes to the sites assets through the nominated procedural authorisation groups. The Ionising Radiation aspects of this industry is a specialised field and outwith the scope of the safety programme.

SPM creates a programme of activities, allowing you to address your compliance responsibilities with applicable standards and guidance.
Compliance Standards
Nuclear Directorate (Six Divisions) License conditions apply:

1. Civil Nuclear Power Regulation 2. Nuclear Chemical & Research Site Regulation 3. Defence Nuclear Facilities Regulation 4. Nuclear Research, Strategy and Business Systems 5. Office for Civil Nuclear Security 6. Nuclear Reactor Generic Design Assessment.
Guidance Documents
As issued by the Nuclear Directorate and associated site license conditions; and additionally this includes the statutory requirements issued by the Health and Safety Executive for Industry in the United Kingdom.
Transport
Do you employ people in general haulage and warehousing, wholesale and retail distribution, or specialised haulage such as car transport, bulk materials and bulk liquids. Each of these activities presents particular hazards which arise simply from the day-to-day operations involved in the business.

In the last five years, 60 employees were killed; another 23,000 suffered reportable accidents which is higher than the construction and agriculture industries.

SPM creates a programme of activities, allowing you to address your compliance responsibilities with applicable standards and guidance.
Compliance Standards
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- HSE - ACOPS (Approved Codes of Practice) COSHH, LOLER etc.
- Prohibition of Smoking Regulations
Guidance Documents
- HS(G) 65 - Successful Health and Safety Management
- BS8800 - Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- OHSAS 18001- Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Specification
- HS(G) 136- Workplace Transport Safety
Marine
The Marine and associated industries have accident incidence rates which jointly are almost twice that of manufacturing, a main contributor is the shipbuilding and repair disciplines; these issues are being actively addressed by the Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Health and Safety Consultative Comittee (SSHSCC) in conjunction with the HSE and leading U.K. Shipbuilders. The Marine Industry operates via a Memo of Understanding with the HSE and Department of Transport DoT and includes the Marine Safety Agency MSA.

SPM creates a programme of activities, allowing you to address your compliance responsibilities with applicable standards and guidance.
Compliance Standards
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- HSE - ACOPS (approved Codes of Practice) e.g. COSHH, LOLER etc.
Guidance Documents
- Managing Health and Safety in Docks (ISBN 071762020)
- HS(G) 65 - Successful Health and Safety
- The Confined Spaces Regulations
- Director of Transport DoT (Shipping) Policy
- MoM between HSE and DoT (includes Marine Safety Agency - MSA)
- Shipbuilders and Shiprepairers Assoc H&S Guidance
Health Services
The Industry employs approximately 2.6 million workers. It is estimated that 54% of major injuries come from slips or falls and in 2007/8 cost society £72.4 million, many of these injuries result in broken bones. This industry sector is complex in nature and diverse in terms of its involved: disciplines, logistics, facility types, transportation, hygiene application and the management of such roles. It has multi-industry type applications and each one requires assessment in terms of the risk and control applications to be applied.

SPM creates a programme of activities, allowing you to address your compliance responsibilities with applicable standards and guidance.
Compliance Standards
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- HSE - ACOPS (Approved Codes of Practice) e.g. COSHH, LOLER etc.
Guidance Documents
The guidance documents relative to the Health Services sector are too numerous to list here however, access to a selection of guidance information is available from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Website under "Health Services" and also the "Health Care Commission".
Public Sector
With the exception of the Health Service, the Public Sector consists of: Education, Police, Fire Service, Local Government and Armed Forces and equates to around 3.4 million workers with around a 9.8 working days sickness absence per staff year. This sector is linked to the sector delivery efficiency agendas with key objectives and targets and is under Ministerial scrutiny in terms of achievement of its agenda. Local Authority Forums enforce H&S in 1.1 million workplaces within the United Kingdom to achieve their objectives and targets in line with HSE Legislation.

SPM creates a programme of activities, allowing you to address your compliance responsibilities with applicable standards and guidance.
Compliance Standards
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- HSE - ACOPS (Approved Codes of Practice) e.g. COSHH, Work Equipment etc.
- Public Sector - Codes of Practice
Guidance Documents
- HS(G) 65 - Succesful Health and Safety Management
- OHSAS 18001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Specification
- Local Authority Forum - H&S Enforcement
- Cabinet Office Website - "Public Services Reform Documents"
Commerce
Office-based organisations face an increasing burden of health and safety compliance issues. These can be costly with far-reaching impacts on the day-to-day operational costs and ultimately on the value of a businesses. Whilst commerce workplace hazards are not described as high H&S risk industries, office workers are contuously at risk from fire, electrocution, scalding, trips and falls along with occupational ailments to their hearing and sight and musculoskeletal injuries.

SPM creates a programme of activities, allowing you to address your compliance responsibilities with applicable standards and guidance.
Compliance Standards
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- HSE - ACOPS (Approved Codes of Practice) e.g. COSHH, Work Equipment etc.
Guidance Documents
- HS(G) 65 - Successful Health and Safety Management
- OHSAS 18001 - Occupational Health and Safety Specification

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Wherever you may be, wouldn't it be great to know just how safe your company is. With SPM, you're only a click away.
Why bother?
The consequences of an accident at work can have a long-term catastrophic effect on the business concerned and could put an otherwise healthy firm with good prospects out of business
Helping you help yourself
SPM works in partnership with you. Properly administered, with reccomendations actioned, SPM significantly reduces risk and increases the odds on company survivabilty
Join the cultural revolution
SPM organises and manages your health and safety obligations in a routine involving everone in an inclusive safety culture.

Safety Programme Manager

The Safety Programme Manager is a risk-recognition, evaluation and management tool developed to assist employers in their statutory duty. It is an inclusive and uncomplicated process-based compliance instrument, which slots comfortably into your firm’s Health & Safety procedures and can be readily administered by your company H&S officer. SPM cascades health and safety routines and first-line responsibility through your enterprise, resulting in a proactive safety culture coming up through your empowered organisation to provide a continuous evidence-based safe working status. Take a closer look and see the value is in its simplicity, user-friendliness and adaptability to any business irrespective of scale or environment.

Prove you care, install SPM and rest easy knowing that your business will still be there tomorrow.

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Step 1 :: Outset Meeting

We'll listen and learn to get a first-hand understanding of your company in it's industrial environment before evaluating your existing Health, Safety and Environment systems against relevant Statutory requirements.

We'll demonstrate how your company interfaces with the SPM Scheme and show how it addresses your specific compliance risk including, where applicable, across multiple disciplines and locations then we'll draw up your scheme in outline and arrange a convenient time for your baseline audit.

Step 2 :: Baseline Audit & Analysis

We'll measure how you address your firm's compliance with all relevant Statutory and Legislative requirements including the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.

This baseline audit provides a gap analysis on your compliance performance, identifies key risk areas and signals appropriate corrective action as required. Our analysis will identify the extent of your company's compliance with relevant Statutory and Legislative issues.

Your results, from each of twelve key compliance tests, will be presented qualitatively and graphically, illustrating performance comparisons between your firm's current Statutory compliance status against the Regulations and best sector practice.

Step 3 :: Report

Your SPM audit results and recommendations will be formally presented and discussed with your Scheme Sponsor (MD/CEO) and Scheme Administrator (your company's in-house H&S officer) for concurrence and approval.

From this, working with your Scheme Administrator, we'll construct your customised SPM scheme, which comprises a programme of weekly, monthly and annual activities, each appropriate to your firm, providing you with support and assistance to address and maintain your Statutory compliance.

Step 4 :: Scheme Installation

Within a few days of delivering your SPM baseline audit report, we'll bottom-out the corrective actions required to resolve issues revealed in the audit and infill the gaps to bring your organisation on track.

Your SPM Assessor will build the detail into your company scheme, which will provide a weekly programme of activities. In all up to 200, to be performed across the year.

On completion, we'll carry out training before initiating access to your scheme through the member's portal on the SPM website. This gives you access on three secure levels allowing you to download your SPM activity plan and scheme documents. From hereon you can view your on-going whole-enterprise compliance status in detail and obtain expert assistance and support via the SPM members portal.

Step 5 :: Training

As part of the SPM installation process, we'll train your first-line team in all aspects of the scheme's operation. We'll also train your trainer, allowing you to cascade awareness and understanding through the organisation.

Training Aspects covered:

SPM Application and Process
Administering the SPM Scheme
Addressing Business Considerations
SPM Activity and Reporting Methods
SPM Web Access and Operation
SPM Self-audit and Review Practice

Step 6 :: Scheme in Progress

Ownership of each devolved activity involves an employee. Audit instructions are incorporated into the SPM activity sheet along with referenced guidance and measurable objectives.

Each activity outcome is reported formally by it's "owner" on the activity sheet along with recorded observations.

The activity sheet is then returned to your Scheme Administrator for analysis and upload to your SPM scheme.

Your activity completion status is compiled weekly and summarised on your SPM QuikStatus™ report and available to your MD and H&S representative to action as required.

Step 7 :: Scheme Illustration

SPM's QuikStatus™ report gives you a clear, whole-enterprise view of your current safe working condition, alerting you precisely to where your safety issues lie, allowing you to drill down ot individual departments or business units.

Step 8 :: Annual Audit

Each year, on the anniversary of your SPM Scheme implementation, your local SPM Assessor will visit you and carry out a formal review of your Scheme to assess Scheme performance issues aligned to your current range of activities.

The audit comprises:

The operational aspects of your Scheme and review of your current and outstanding scheme activities at the year end
Measuring the adequacy of your Scheme and identifying improvements
Issuing an audit report and evaluation against the previous year

On completion, we'll update and re-set your SPM Scheme for the coming year.