Integrating SHE Management Systems in Organizations:

“A case for Business Sustainability”

Presentation by A. ChimutandaSHAW 7-9 October 2009

Presentation ScopeObjectivesInspirationDefinitions Why IntegrationWhere to startChallengesHow to overcome challengesConsequences of failed SHE Management

Benefits of Integrating SHE in Businesses

ObjectivesTo influence change towards a positive attitude to SHE in our businesses.

To create an awareness on how SHE contribute to overall business objectives

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Definitions

Sustainability: Broadly is about improving the quality of people's lives, making business more resource-efficient and so keeping costs down thus staying in business.

The case for SHE. Why go the integration route?

The combination of society's changing values

Increased regulatory requirements.

Consideration for the environment is essential in modern society.

The case for SHE. Why go the integration route?

Sustainability is an important criterion in every stage of the lifecycle of every product, right from the start to disposal – (cradle to grave concept).

The market demands.

A main pillar in good corporate governance

SHE as a Management Tool

In essence Integrating SHE management system in business is as good as other management tools like performance management.

SHE management system should be a culture in business.

Where to Start??

Vision

Mission

Values

SHE Policy Statement

Where to Start??

Initial Review- Introspection-Establish:

Current Infrastructure and adequacy

Competencies

Build on current strengths

Where to Start??

Strategies:Programmes to close identified

gaps

Resourcing the programmesFinancialHuman

ChallengesResistance to change—What was vs What is and will be.

Fear of being irrelevant & accountable

Initial capital outlay affecting ROI “We’ve got to put a lot of money into changing

behaviour”. Bill Gates

Suspicion between mgnt. and employees

How to Overcome ChallengesRigorous training and awareness

Benchmarking

Bahaviour based strategic changes

Psycho-social preparedness through HR

Rewards

How to Overcome ChallengesAllow for active participation by all

“If there is any one secrete of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person’s point of view and see things from that person’s angle as well as from your own”.

Sir Henry Ford

Litigation

Failure to meet customer expectations

Loss of Business

Poor corporate image

Consequences of Failure to Manage SHE

High accident/incident rates

High insurance premiums

Low productivity

Low Return On Investment (ROI)

Consequences of Failure to Manage SHE

Pricing distortions

Fines and or imprisonment

Closure of business

Consequences of Failure to Manage SHE

Benefits of integrating SHE in businesses

Achieve business objectives

Increase understanding of current operations and the likely impact leading to cleaner production.

Communicate knowledge

Demonstrate compliance (with the requirements of sector-specific, national and international standards etc)

Benefits of integrating SHE in businesses

Encourage stakeholder consultation

Establish 'best practice‘

Set priorities

Change behaviour

Encourages self reporting.

Benefits of integrating SHE in businesses

Branding of business

Prevention of accidents/incidents

More competitive on the market with a possibility of gaining a larger market share.

Conclusion“A Business that makes nothing but money is a poor business”.

Sir Henry Ford

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