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Learn about the implementation of a comprehensive 16-point system to improve contractor control at Douglas Colliery, addressing previous system shortcomings and ensuring proper induction, assessment, and monitoring. Discover the key elements and benefits of the new system, including the Permit to Work concept and systematic expansion to cover weekend operations, fostering a safer and more organized work environment.
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Contractor Control system Eugene Dabner
Douglas Colliery - contractor control system CONTRACTORS ASSET OR LIABILITY? 21/10/2019 Energy Coal / Ingwe Coal Corperation Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd
Douglas Colliery - contractor control system SHORTCOMINGS IN PREVIOUS SYSTEM • “Long term” contractors utilised on various tasks in different areasofthe property. • Induction, medical and review once per year. • Unknown persons could easily be brought onto the property. • Once registered, used for any job as required. • Tasks not specified and Risk Assessments sometimes not applicable. • Approval and control of contractors vested at a relatively low levelof supervision. Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd
Douglas Colliery - contractor control system SHORTCOMINGS IN PREVIOUS SYSTEM • “Short term” contractors often used in ad hoc situationsand over week-ends. • Employment criteria for short term contractors relatively basic. • “On the job” induction was only Health and Safety input before working. • “Emergency work” often used as an excuse for poor planning. Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd
Douglas Colliery - contractor control system SHORTCOMINGS IN PREVIOUS SYSTEM • Recording of hours worked for legal and statistical purposes was difficult. • Control of quality before payment was poor. • Risk assessments not communicated to mine management or workers. • Controls as specified in risk assessments not adhered to. • Exit medicals often not done due to indefinite contract jobs. Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd
Douglas Colliery - contractor control system 16 POINT CONTRACTOR CONTROL SYSTEM IMPLEMENTED • Booking form • Evaluation criteria • Registration process • Employee register • ID card control • Appointment of contractor • Appointment of sub-contractor • Induction checklist • Labour return • Risk assessment • Pre operational checklist • Permit to work • Operational checklist • Contractor equipment register • Completion checklist • Disciplinary action Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd
GENERATE ORDER SHORT TERM LONG TERM Induction, registration & appointment Induction & Appointment Permit to work Permit to work Operational phase checks Operational phase checks Completion phase check Completion phase check Payment authorisation Payment authorisation Douglas Colliery - contractor control system Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd
Douglas Colliery - contractor control system PERMIT TO WORK Key to the whole system - Summarises and confirms critical information • Scope of work • Risk assessment • Medical examinations • Training requirements • Appointments • Contractor equipment All information is confirmed and verified by three parties: • Contractor Company's Representative (manager) • Health and Safety Department • Responsible Mine Official Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd
Douglas Colliery - contractor control system SYSTEM BENEFITS • All activities of contractors on site are authorised and documented. • Contractor registration requirements are reviewed at monthly intervals. • Contractor records are kept up to date. • Permit and supporting documents are kept on site. • Permit and supporting documents can be checked on site. • Risk assessments and individual employee knowledge can be checked • on site. • List of registered contractor companies communicated weekly. Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd
Douglas Colliery - contractor control system EXPANSION OF THE PERMIT TO WORK CONCEPT Modified permit system has been introduced to mine employees working over week-ends • All week-end work is planned and authorised by the relevant Manager or Engineer. • Risk assessments for the jobs to be done are attached to the permission. • Persons required to do the jobs are identified. • Risk assessments are signed for by the persons doing the job. • If there is no risk assessment, it is done and documented before the jobcommences. • A record of all week-end work is kept and stand-bye personnel • check compliance. Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd
Douglas Colliery - contractor control system SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES Short term contractors Includes holders of Ingwe Passports Old system New system • Jobs of up to seven consecutive days can beauthorised after: • Safety Officer induction. • Medical declaration. • Risk assessment produced for the job. • Permit to work issued. • Jobs of less than three days’ durationcould be done after a short On The Jobinduction. • System often short-circuited in • “emergencies”. Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd
Douglas Colliery - contractor control system SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES Long term contractors Old system New system • Contractor registers at Safety Dept. for a • specific scope of work. • Risk assessments for specific job • attachedto permit to work. • Medical examination tailored to exposure. • Full induction at training centre. • Permit to work issued for specific work. • Permit valid for a period of one month. • All requirements reviewed monthly by line • and safety departments. • Contractor registered at Safety Dept. • Risk assessment handed in at • Safety Dept,scrutinised and approved. • Medically examined. • Full induction at training centre. • Entitled to work for one year. Energy Coal – Ingwe Collieries Ltd