SHEC Training Standards in Explosives Manufacturing

Eurodyn Sprengmittel GmbH, Wuergendorf/Germany

Panchyrz, Walter – Eurodyn Sprengmittel GmbH September 2015

Contents

1.SHEC-System – Basic Principles & Approach

2.SHEC-System – Definition & Background

3.SHEC-System – Closing the Gap & Means of Approach

4.SHEC-System – Culture & Leadership

5.SHEC-Training Systems

6.SHEC-Training Tools – Theory

7.SHEC-Training Tools in practice

8.SHEC-Training – Leadership

9. Conclusion

1. SHEC-SystemBasic Principles & Approach

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2. SHEC-SystemDefinition & Background

1. SHEC – DefinitionWhat does SHEC mean?

S = SafetyH = HealthE = EnvironmentC = Community

2. SHEC-SystemDefinition & Background

2. SHEC – Background The way to implement a SHEC-System is to put special focus on:

- Plant - People - Procedures

People

Procedures Plant

No accidents today!

How to train our people right to make them capable of managing the system of high potential hazards?

3. SHEC-SystemClosing the Gap & Means of Approach

How to close the gap and what are the right means to approach our people?

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The “real” world

4. SHEC-SystemCulture & Leadership

It is the culture…..

…which is important to build up an environment of trust. The fish rots from the head down!

Skills

Attitude

Knowledge

BEHAVIOUR

With the right culture and good understanding of the safety philosophy, a corporation will be capable of permanently improving. The following key points are decisive for maintaining an explosives manufacturing plant in future:

- To work safe

- To further develop staff’s skills and knowledge

- To grow further

- To generate profits.

4. SHEC-SystemCulture & Leadership

5. SHEC-Training Systems

4.1 The following national legal requirements are decisive in the European Community:

- Chemical Law

- Works Law

- Environmental Law

- Explosives Law

4.2 Company specific rules are:

- Company Philosophy

- Model Procedures

- Tools

- Training Systems

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6. SHEC-Training Tools - Theory

New employee

Basic training theory

Training on the job

Job Cycle Check (JCC)

Authorization

Refresher training

Job Cycle Check (JCC)

Authorization Update

Standard Tools

Train

Control

Improve

- job description- delegation of duties

- BOS-work instructions- work environment

- guided by a mentor

- Seveso II requirement

- training matrix

- training after changes- internal/external trainings- special qualifications- safety meetings

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Training for new employees and employees being promoted for a new role Training Schedule Job Cycle Check (JCC) Authorization List Authorization Notice

7. SHEC-Training Tools in practice

- Regular Team Meetings (Toolbox Talks)

- Monthly Safety Meetings

- Safety Inductions

- BOS-Trainings

- Internal and external seminars

7. SHEC-Training Tools in practice

Communication Tools

- STOP & THINK Days

- Emergency Trainings

- Fire Brigade Trainings (internal/external)

7. SHEC-Training Tools in practice

Practical Safety Trainings

8. SHEC-Training - Leadership

Required tools are:- Leadership

- Walking Arounds

- Talk to the people

- Control and

- Explain

- Cross communication

Communication

8. SHEC-Training - Leadership

…if rules and tools are not followed or applied appropriately, ZERO tolerance is mandatory for staff members who do not like to listen and who are reluctant to understand (= “trouble makers”).

However, the other staff will be informed afterwards about the reasons and why the management decided to act that way in order to avoid any worriedness or confusion within the workforce.

Apart from their professional qualifications and skills, it is indispensable that our managers possess the social competency for leadership.

An environment of trust is vital

BUT…

Zero Tolerance

9. Conclusion

It is an art in explosives manufacturing, to accommodate an appropriate balance between theory and practice.

It is a matter of monitoring and disciplining, and sometimes there is no other way than sanctioning and practicing zero tolerance.