AESSEAL (Pty) Ltd had a desire to become an organisation that is working towards business excellence. The organisation wanted to show how the company has been managed efficiently and effectively.
Therefore AESSEAL (Pty) Ltd implemented an Integrated SHEQ management system since 2008. AESSEAL (Pty) Ltd SHEQ integrated management system is certified by Lloyds Certification body.
A good place to start is to see what SHEQ management actually means. It is a variety of management system standards which are published by the International Standards Organization (ISO) to help organisations like AESSEAL (Pty) Ltd to implement management systems. Each of these standards contains the requirements of the systems, and address different criteria’s of management. Each and every standard have unique requirements but also have overlapping requirements.
The three basic or main management systems AESSEAL (Pty) Ltd and AESPUMP (Pty) Ltd comply with are the following:
Safety and Health management systems, with its requirements currently described as in OHSAS 18001:2007. We protect the health and safety of the worker as well as the public.
Environmental management systems, with its requirements currently described in ISO14001:2015. We limit adverse effects on the Environment and promote sustainability. This include living, non-living and man-made environment.
Quality management systems, with its requirements currently described in ISO9001:2015. The focus is on compliance with customer needs and requirements. It applies to how we are doing business to ensure the profitability and survival of our organisation.
AESSEAL (Pty) Ltd also comply with the ISO29001:2010 standard. This management system replaces the ISO9001 in certain industry sectors, like the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. These sectors do have specific quality management systems in place. The standard will focus on specific requirements for product and service supply by organisations.
The biggest benefit of the in-house system, Management can be fair in its allocation of resources and funds. If a prospective customer is looking for a potential supplier, the one with the certified quality management system looks more promising than the supplier without.
AESSEAL (Pty) Ltd SHEQ department consist of a SHEQ Manager (Alicia Bouwer), SHEQ coordinator (Jana Britz) and SHEQ Assistant Trainer (Mariam Badat). This competent team is passionate about SHEQ and has a lot to offer to the organisation and to customers. This organisation has an effective SHEQ leadership with the great support of Top Management.
The SHEQ manager completed her BSc Honours in 1994. Alicia gained 11 years’ experience in the medical, food and industrial testing and manufacturing industries. She also has more than 13 years’ experience in the SHEQ field. Alicia joined AESSEAL in November 2011.
The SHEQ Coordinator, Jana Britz has more than 10 years’ experience and knowledge in the SHEQ industry. Jana has developed a broad skills base ranging from system implementation, internal auditing, risk identification and critical trend analysis of non-conformances and customer surveys. She completed further studies in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 to ensure appropriate system implementation and auditing. She also completed other various certifications such as HIRA, SHEQ management, POPI Act, Construction Regulations, Project Management and the like. Jana is currently focusing on expanding her career path and is studying towards her B.Com degree in SHEQ Risk Management and will finish at the end of 2017.
Mariam Badat, a qualified SHE Officer joined AESSEAL in 2013. She comes with previous experience working in the petrochemical and power industry. “Joining AESSEAL has opened the door to infinite knowledge for me “she says. Apart from assisting in the day to day Health and Safety, Mariam also heads the training for the company be it Internal or External and has recently been elected as the chairperson for the company’s Training committee. Management services is also an add on to her list of responsibilities. Change is the only constant and with that comes challenges which she faces head on. She enjoys working with people and continues to strive her best for Excellence!
The SHEQ department assist daily with SHEQ related queries from the different branches Johannesburg (HO), Durban, Sasolburg, Secunda (AESSEAL and AESPUMP), East London (AESPUMP), Cape Town, Namibia, Madagascar and Botswana.
The SHEQ ladies assist the Belzona group with site safety files and all statutory and legal training requirements where needed.
The SHEQ department make sure all internal, external and ad-hoc training are monitored and recorded within AESSEAL and AESPUMP. This training does have a benefit for the companies BBBEE rating at the end of the day.
AESSEAL and AESPUMP employees that are at risk or potentially at risk in the workplace are medically screened and precautionary measures are put into place to ensure compliance with the OHS act. This process is part of the companies risk assessment analysis.
The SHEQ department monitor and measure each branch on a regular basis to make sure the company follows the highest standards possible. The 3rd Party Lloyds SHEQ surveillance audits take place every 6 months over a period of three years before recertification can be achieved.
AESSEAL Pty Ltd received their recertification in February 2016 and AESPUMP Pty Ltd will receive their recertification in November 2016.
The biggest challenge for the SHEQ department is to keep the standards high in all branches and in the different countries.
AESSEAL (Pty) Ltd also embarked on a well-being program since 2013 to invest in their employees. The SHEQ department with the help of the Human resources department make sure that our employees are looked after through the “Elevate Healthi Choices” program. Without the employees no organisation will be a success. A successful team is a team effort and not an individual effort.
The integrated SHEQ system contributes to the organisation and to their customers through a positive image.
This team build on continual improvement and move constantly to higher levels.