Unilever Construction Safety

Module 1

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Module 1 Objectives
Provide an overview of the Unilever Construction Safety
Manual
Review the Unilever expectations regarding Safety Leadership
and how you can personally influence the safety performance
on your projects
Understand the safety management practices that will help
ensure a safe work site
Review the Unilever Construction Safety Governance
Framework and the process for continuous improvement

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Unilever Construction Safety

Overview of the Construction Safety Manual

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What is the Construction Safety Manual?

A set of Construction SHE Standards
Establishes clear expectations & requirements
Defines minimum Unilever requirements
Outlines a structured approach to construction safety

Defines a governance framework for continuous

improvement
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Construction Safety Standards

Define minimum but specific requirements for Unilever
projects
Standards define what is required to be implemented with
guidance on how

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Unilever Standards & Local Regulation

All projects must comply with the Unilever Construction
Safety Standards
Projects must comply with local regulations
The most stringent requirements apply
Additional country- or project-specific standards may
be required

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Roles & Responsibilities

Ultimate responsibility is with the Project Delivery
Directors and their management teams
Standards define specific roles & responsibilities

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Overview of Standards
Unilever Construction Safety Manual consists of 38
standards
15 construction safety management & processes
23 construction safety activities & hazards

Existing Unilever SHE Standards (200 series) are

referenced and used where appropriate

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Unilever Standards Table of Contents

Std. Number

Title of Standard

400

Safety Leadership, Management and Governance Framework

401

Contractor Safety Management

402

Safety Orientation and Training

403

Security Management

404

Emergency Planning and Response

405

Project Specific Safety Planning

406

Job Safety Analysis and Hazard Communication

407

Inspections and Audits

408

Managing Non-conformance and Violations

409

Incentive Plan (Recognition and Penalties)

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Standard No.

Title of Standard

410

Incident Management

411

Site Control and Management

412

Construction Office Safety

413

Personal Protective Equipment

414

Permit to Work

415

Work at Height

416

Scaffolding

417

Ladders and Stairways

418

Cranes, Hoists and Rigging

419

Excavations, Piling and Sub-surface Work

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Unilever Standards Table of Contents

Standard No.

Title of Standard

420

Steel Erection

421

Confined Spaces

422

Electrical Work

423

Energy Isolation

424

Line Opening

425

Vehicles and Mobile Equipment

426

Hazardous Chemicals and Materials

427

Work in Extreme Environmental Conditions

428

Manual Handling

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Unilever Standards Table of Contents

Standard No.

Title of Standard

429

Hand and Power Tool Safety and Equipment Inspection

430

Hot Work

431

Gas Cylinder Use and Storage

432

Abrasive Blasting

433

Fire Prevention Protection

434

NDT and Radiography Safety

435

Demolition

437

Safety in Brownfield Construction

438

Construction Completion and Turnover

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Review
Standards apply to all Unilever projects
Local regulations still apply
Apply the most stringent of Unilever standards and local
regulations
Construction Safety Standards reference and use
applicable existing Unilever SHE Standards

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Unilever Construction Safety

Safety Leadership, Management and Governance
Framework

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Ultimate Objective
Incident prevention through
proactive safety leadership and
management
Eliminate unsafe actions and unsafe
conditions

Zero Injuries

ZERO Unsafe Acts & Conditions = ZERO Injuries

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Heinrichs Triangle Provides Insight

Heinrich was an industrial safety pioneer
working for an insurance company
in the 1930s

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Heinrichs Law and Reality

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Achieving the Unilever Vision

Proactive leadership & commitment
Clear roles & responsibilities
Lead by example

Take action to create & promote a safe work site

Being active & visible in the field

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Managements Role
Ensure compliance
Communicate
Be engaged in the safety process

Give recognition and feedback

Provide resources for safety
Serve as a role model
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Personal Role in Safety

Keep work areas & equipment
in a safe condition
Work safe
Watch out for others
Follow the rules
Stop work in imminent danger situations
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Zero Tolerance Rules

A valid and verified Permit to Work is required prior to performing
work requiring permit.
Comply with all Work at Height requirements for the use of fall
protection
Comply with all Confined Space requirements
Comply with all Energy Isolation requirements
Comply with all requirements for operation of vehicles and mobile
equipment including the use of seat belts
Comply with all requirements for trenching and excavating work

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Governance Framework
Based on PDCA continuous improvement cycle
Unilever Policy is central to the framework
Framework can operate at different levels

Start

Occupational
Health and Safety
Policy

Management
Review
Continual
Improvement
Checking/
Corrective Action

Planning

Implementation
and operation

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Unilever Policy
Unilever will aim to continuously improve its health & safety
performance to a standard which is comparable with the
very best companies in our industrial sector.
We will establish and maintain high standards of health &
safety at work for everyone working in the organization so as
to prevent personal injury, promote good health and prevent
occupational ill health.

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Planning
Setting objectives & targets

Conducting risk assessments

Identifying legal & other
requirements

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Examples of Objectives
Implementation of new risk
control measures
Introduction of new features or
systems into the Unilever
Construction Safety Program
Elimination or reduction of
incidents
Implementation of a defined
training program

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Examples of Targets
Implementation of a work at heights control process by
January 2015 responsibility assigned to John Doe
Reduction of hand injury incidents by 50% in FY14
assigned to Jane Smith
Implementation of a technology to document equipment
inspections by scanning in first quarter FY14 assigned to
Richard Johnson
Targets should be SMART

Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

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Risk Assessment
Fundamental part of planning
Undertaken for all routine & non-routine work & significant risks

Control measures identified must be monitored for effectiveness

Risk assessments for significant risks must be documented and
periodically reviewed

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Legal & Other Requirements

Identify applicable safety, health &
environmental regulations & standards
Develop a plan to ensure requirements
are identified & met
Responsibility must be assigned to
specific person(s)

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Do - Implementation & Operation

Structure & responsibility

Training, awareness & Competence
Communication
Documentation
Document & data control
Operational control
Emergency preparedness & response

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Structure & Responsibility

The most senior person is ultimately responsible for safety
performance
Effective safety program implementation requires:
Someone to coordinate overall implementation
Clear, documented roles & responsibilities
Access to sources of expert advise

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Operational Control
Each organization must identify those operations & activities
that require control
Control will be achieved through:
Safe work practices
Procedures
Work instructions
Work monitoring & control processes
Support systems

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Checking & Corrective Action

Performance measuring & monitoring
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Managing incidents & non-conformances

Management system audits

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Management Review
Periodic review of safety program
Reviews are conducted periodically based on several
factors
Outputs of the review inform improvements

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Review

Proactive safety management can help eliminate injuries

PDM is responsible for safety on the project
Roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined
There must be accountability for compliance with
Unilever Standards and Zero Tolerance Rules
Continuous improvement is achieved by operating within
a PDCA framework
Periodic review of the safety program will help ensure
effectiveness

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THIS CONCLUDES MODULE 1

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Questions
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How many Unilever Construction Safety Standards are

there?
What can we do as project leaders to ensure that the
project is executed in a safe manner?
What are some of the benefits of operating within a
governance framework?
How can operating within a governance framework help
ensure compliance with the Construction Safety
Standards?
What are some examples of being active and visible in
the field as a PDM?

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Definitions
Independent SHE audit

An audit undertaken by someone from outside the specific

organization being audited. Alternatively, personnel who work
for the organization can undertake SHE audits, but in these
circumstances the audits must then be verified by someone
from outside that specific organization

Nonconformance

Any deviation from procedures, work instructions,

specifications, operating criteria, applicable legislation or
internal Unilever standards etc. that could either directly or
indirectly lead to a significant occupational health and safety
incident

Zero Tolerance Rules

Rules relevant to the risk profile of the company. Those

situations where the violation of certain important safety
standards may actually endanger a persons life, the life of
others or may result in endangering the business operation
itself

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