1. SARMA SHREQ PROGRAM Development for Safer Concrete Manufacturing & Delivery RPF MAY 2007 Presented by: Nico Pienaar [Director - SARMA] Presented by: Nico Pienaar Director – Sarma

2. Background Domestic situation Sarma members produce in the region of 75% of the total S A total Readymix market. In 2006, Sarma audited approximately 170 plants for Health & Safety and Quality. Fleet size of carrier units. 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1583 1792 1954 2086 2281

3. Background Metric tons (Readymix) 20062007200820092010 8 000 000 9 000 000 9 700 000 1 040 000 11 000 000

4. Background No of Transport Operators (Sarma Members) 20062007200820092010 317358391417439

5. Background Fleet composition is estimated as: 90% =6m 3 trucks 10%=8m 3 trucks Ownership of readymix trucks range from: - Single truck operators - Fleet operators with excess of 20 trucks

6. Background RMC logistics supply challenges, sensitivities and dependencies. Access to raw materials – cement, fly ash and slagment. Lowering of industry quality, safety and environmental standards by new entrants who focus on quick returns. Increased traffic congestion in urban markets.

8. SHREQ AUDIT SHREQ: S afety H ealth R oad Transport E nvironmental Q uality Sarma had 2 audits: SHE + Quality

9. SHREQ Now all in one audit + Road Transport. All Sarma member plants will be audited by an independent auditor. In 2007 expecting to audit 191 plants. Results will be available on the Sarma website as they are audited.

10. Policies that will be expected to be available in an organisation: Recognition that SHREQ as an integral part of the business. Recognition that SHREQ is a line management responsibility from the top down. Involvement and consultation with employees. Provision of adequate training to meet competence levels. Compliance with legal requirements and publishing of objectives. Provisions of adequate resources. Cost effective improvements in SHREQ performance. Understanding and implementation at all levels. Reviewing, auditing and maintenance of the system. SHREQ

11. SHREQ Results and Evaluations: This is not a competition. This is not a competition. Results will be in 3 levels: Results will be in 3 levels: The results of the audit require that a Ready-mix operation complies with the Quality aspects of the audit and achieves at least 90% score in order to be regarded as a 'PASS'. The other components of the audit that make up the Safety, Health, Environment and the road transport system will be added to give a total score. The Pass mark category must be obtained for the Platinum, Gold or Silver categories. Platinum = 90% +, Gold = 80% to 90% and Silver = 75% to 80% respectively. The results of the audit require that a Ready-mix operation complies with the Quality aspects of the audit and achieves at least 90% score in order to be regarded as a 'PASS'. The other components of the audit that make up the Safety, Health, Environment and the road transport system will be added to give a total score. The Pass mark category must be obtained for the Platinum, Gold or Silver categories. Platinum = 90% +, Gold = 80% to 90% and Silver = 75% to 80% respectively.

12. SHREQ i.e. This means if you have obtained an overall score of 85%, but the Quality component was only 88%, then a Gold Certificate cannot be given. The Quality audit will thus have to be re-done within three months and if 90% for quality is achieved, then the Gold Certificate would be awarded. This means if you have obtained an overall score of 85%, but the Quality component was only 88%, then a Gold Certificate cannot be given. The Quality audit will thus have to be re-done within three months and if 90% for quality is achieved, then the Gold Certificate would be awarded.

13. Reference Publications OHSAS 18001:1999 Specification OHSAS 18002:2000 Guidelines ISO 9000: Guidelines ISO 14000: Guidelines SANS 878:2003 ILO Guidelines for Safety Management Systems. The Guide to Environmental Auditing in South Africa – Butterworth's. Occupational Health & Safety Act 85: 1993 & Regulations. Mine Health & Safety Act 29 : 1996 & Regulations. BVQI Standard for Third party Certification of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems.

14. Suggested Main Filing Reference System May require more than one file for some operations due to the size/contents: HIRA [Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment, Surveys] Appointments [Organogram, appointment letters, scope of authority] Training [Needs analysis, Certification] Procedures [Separate according to loading, batching, maintenance etc.] Legal Register [Listing of legislation, Notices, permits, licences] Objectives & Targets [Goals and action plans]

15. Suggested Main Filing Reference System Communication [News information, notices & briefs] Emergency [Overall actions, dry runs & reports] Statistics [General stats, In house, industry etc.] Accidents/Incidents [Incident reports, investigations & forms] Audits & Inspections [Internal & External] Management Reviews [Minutes and actions & Policies] Registers: Various [i.e. Fire, Pressure vessels, Lifting equipment, Electrical etc.]

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