The management of Schemteq Integrated Services Limited is committed to conducting its business in a safe and incident free workplace at all times and with no damage to the environment. The principle that all accidents are preventable is recognised by the management and is in tandem with our safety philosophy.
The key elements of our safety management system are:
Identify hazards and communicate to the appropriate authority
Report all incident
Recognise and reward safety performance and milestone
Reward positive safety behaviour
Have periodic safety meetings
Everybody is responsible for his safety and the safety of others
Employees are empowered not to embark on any job unless safe to do so and also to stop any job if not safe to continue
The environment we work in is the same environment we live and must be protected
The management and employees are fully committed to continuously strive to improve our safety performance and record.
We recognize the importance of working closely with our customers. Only through the cooperative effort of all can the best possible Health, Safety and Environmental record be achieved.
The success of this policy starts from first, the internal cooperation between the employees, and with their supervisors. Part of this cooperation is compliance with all safety rules and regulations and the desire to perform any job in a safe and responsible manner.
Our safety objective is zero accident and no damage to equipment and environment. Schemteq is committed to comply with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations. Management is responsible for the leadership of the Health, Safety and Environmental programme and will provide all facilities, resources and support needed for its success.
QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY AND OBJECTIVES
Schemteq will approach its activities with due diligence with regards to the quality of business conducted and will provide services that fully meet or exceed the quality requirements of all applicable standards and the needs of our Clients and Associates.
To enforce this policy:
Develop a culture of quality awareness within the company that encourages management and other employees to consistently provide services at a level that ensures that the company will always attain and, where possible exceed the quality expectations of our Clients and Associates
Ensure that all materials purchased, resources allocated and services supplied are fit for the purpose intended
Systems and controls have been implemented to assure compliance with applicable standards
A team of highly qualified and experienced personnel are maintained to meet each process assignment/requirements
Monitoring, measurement and analysis of feedback from processes, services and customers
Furnish our clients, correct and sufficient information so they can verify and audit our work
Carefully select sub-contractors and acquaint them about Company Quality Assurance Policy and present them with clearly written and unambiguous specifications for their work and to supervise and monitor conformity during execution of their services.
Procure materials and services from vendors and contractors only on the basis of strict compliance to high quality standards.
Instruct and encourage all members of staff not to hide any procedural discrepancies or deficiencies once detected, but report them promptly along the proper lines of communication for immediate action
Identify opportunities for performance improvement
COMPANY SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAMMES
It is the responsibility of the company management to monitor the different areas and initiate inspections. Inspections should be carried out at quarterly intervals, with remedial actions being reviewed by Company Safety Management and discussed at Safety Committee meetings. Company office staff inspection should utilize Safety Check list covering the key points identified to reduce hazards, and assist in maintaining a safe working environment. The areas covered by company safety inspection include:
Accident
Safety Procedures
Safe Working Practices
Equipment
Premises
Roles and Responsibilities
Statutory Requirement
Review Company Policy and Clients
COMPANY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. Every employee should know the location of firefighting equipment and how to operate them
2. All necessary measure must be taken to prevent fire. "NO SMOKING” warning notices must be obeyed. Smoking is allowed only in designated places. Report any faulty electrical equipment and wires, etc for repairs
3. In case of fire outbreak:
(a) Whoever sees fire should raise an alarm to alert everybody. Shout – FIRE, FIRE, FIRE
(b) Call the fire service
(c) Leave the fire areas quickly closing all doors as escape is made
(d) Muster quickly at the designated place. Do not re-enter the building. Take roll call
(e) Fire team to mobilize to fight the fire with available fire covers, positioned conveniently near escape control
ACCIDENT RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Where there is an accident, the following steps should be followed strictly:
Raise alarm to alert everybody
Try to put off the cause of the accident if safe and possible to do so
Remove the victim immediately from source of danger
Apply first aid if the injury is minor
Keep in safe and convenient position and eliminate crowding to ensure good ventilation
Evacuate victim to retained clinic or nearest clinic for medical attention
Investigate the cause of the accident and write a report
Correct cause of accident
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING PROCEDURES
Visit Scene of Accident Immediately
Interview as many people as possible related to the accident
Interview Witnesses
Study possible causes of the accident
Ask for eye witnesses opinion on the cause of the accident
Write a report
Correct the conditions that led to the accident/ire immediately
Recommend to the management, measures to mitigate against future occurrence of such accident
COMPANY AUDIT PROGRAMME, AUDIT SCOPE AND FOLLOW-UP
Company safety management performance can be audited using the same technique as applied for auditing other aspects of its business. Essentially, auditing is a verification of management control in a certain subject using a systematic sampling approach. The periodic audit should identify weakness in relation to specific safety controls which may lead to unacceptable risks.
The frequency of the above should be determined by current exigency:
1. Compliance with regulations and company safety policies
2. The implementation of occupational safety/health programme to ensure adequate identification, evaluation and control of all safety/health matters
3. Communication and training programmes on safety/health matter
4. Medical treatment, first aid and emergency response
5. Management and technical capabilities in the area of occupational safety/health
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS POLICY
Schemteq is committed to environmentally sound business practices that will protect and preserve the natural resources of the community.
It is the desire of Schemteq Integrated Service Limited to maintain an enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with the community and neighborhood of its operational areas by participating in activities that will add value to the life of the community.
Such activities may include:
Employment of local personnel: To provide employment for the youth and able–bodied people from the community without any form of discrimination or prejudice
Community periodic meetings: To participate in the periodic meetings in order to foster a harmonious relationship and understanding of the culture of the community
Utilisation of local contractors: To offer opportunity to qualified local contractors to participate in the company supplies of labour and materials under management rules and regulations
Awards: To establish an award system in the community. This will take place once every year, at the instance of the management. These awards will take form of:
Courtesy calls on community leaders with gifts during their important annual festivals, Christmas, end of year, etc. Donation of materials to community schools, Hospitals during the year and special gifts to the less privileged members of the community. These include, Orphanages, handicapped and old people homes.
Schemteq Integrated Services Ltd resolves to work and partner with host community and will not engage in business practices that threatens its environmental quality
CORRUPTION PREVENTION POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to create awareness of corrupt practices, detection and prevention to all the employees, contractors and other personnel working for and/or on behalf of Schemteq. Schemteq objective is to conduct its business with the highest standard of professionalism and integrity at all times. A corrupt free Schemteq enhances our reputation with our customers, and breads trust, respect and enhances our overall business goals.
The Corruption prevention policy of Schemteq ensures that all employees, including contractors and suppliers have a responsibility for corruption prevention and detection.
Many offences referred to as corruption include: fraud, deception, bribery, forgery, extortion, theft, conspiracy, embezzlement, misappropriation, false representation, concealment of material facts and collusion. We shall actively and regularly promote the statement throughout the organization to all employees, irrespective of grade, position or length of service.
We are committed to preventing corruption from occurring and to achieve this, it employs staff who have and are seen to have the highest standards of honesty, propriety and integrity in the exercise of their duties.
Schemteq will not tolerate any act of corruption and will investigate all instances of suspected corruption or dishonest conduct by staff or external organization (contractor or client)
In the event of any corruption, Schemteq will take action – including dismissal and/or criminal prosecution – against any member of staff defrauding (or attempting to defraud) the company, staff in the course of their work, clients or conductors.
Conclusively, we have it as a policy and function to establish and maintain an corruption/compliance monitoring team, which sets out guidance to staff in the event of corruption, fraud being discovered or suspected. Under the plan: incidents will be logged in a fraud register, which contains details of all allegations, investigations and conclusions
Corruption and allegations of such will be investigated by anti corruption compliance team, which consist of appointed suitably qualified senior members of staff independent of the area under suspicion, and progress of investigation will be reported to the company as a standing item on the agenda. Incidents which should be reported include but are not limited to, staff committing or attempting to commit:
Forgery or alteration of documents or accounts.
Giving or accepting financial favours
Misappropriation of frauds, supplies or other assets.
Impropriety in the handling or reporting of money or financial transactions.
Profiting from an official position.
Disclosure of official or classified information for personal advantage.
Accepting or speaking value from third parties by virtue of official position or duties.
Theft or misuse of property, facilities or services.
Employees are encouraged to imbibe the anti corruption culture and to avoid acts of conflict of interest and to check with the anti corruption compliance team whenever in doubt.
HSE POLICY STATEMENT
The management of Schemteq Integrated Services Limited is committed to conducting its business in a safe and incident free workplace at all times and with no damage to the environment. The principle that all accidents are preventable is recognised by the management and is in tandem with our safety philosophy.
The key elements of our safety management system are:
The management and employees are fully committed to continuously strive to improve our safety performance and record.
We recognize the importance of working closely with our customers. Only through the cooperative effort of all can the best possible Health, Safety and Environmental record be achieved.
The success of this policy starts from first, the internal cooperation between the employees, and with their supervisors. Part of this cooperation is compliance with all safety rules and regulations and the desire to perform any job in a safe and responsible manner.
Our safety objective is zero accident and no damage to equipment and environment. Schemteq is committed to comply with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations. Management is responsible for the leadership of the Health, Safety and Environmental programme and will provide all facilities, resources and support needed for its success.
QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY AND OBJECTIVES
Schemteq will approach its activities with due diligence with regards to the quality of business conducted and will provide services that fully meet or exceed the quality requirements of all applicable standards and the needs of our Clients and Associates.
To enforce this policy:
COMPANY SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAMMES
It is the responsibility of the company management to monitor the different areas and initiate inspections. Inspections should be carried out at quarterly intervals, with remedial actions being reviewed by Company Safety Management and discussed at Safety Committee meetings. Company office staff inspection should utilize Safety Check list covering the key points identified to reduce hazards, and assist in maintaining a safe working environment. The areas covered by company safety inspection include:
Accident
Safety Procedures
Safe Working Practices
Equipment
Premises
Roles and Responsibilities
Statutory Requirement
Review Company Policy and Clients
COMPANY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. Every employee should know the location of firefighting equipment and how to operate them
2. All necessary measure must be taken to prevent fire. "NO SMOKING” warning notices must be obeyed. Smoking is allowed only in designated places. Report any faulty electrical equipment and wires, etc for repairs
3. In case of fire outbreak:
(a) Whoever sees fire should raise an alarm to alert everybody. Shout – FIRE, FIRE, FIRE
(b) Call the fire service
(c) Leave the fire areas quickly closing all doors as escape is made
(d) Muster quickly at the designated place. Do not re-enter the building. Take roll call
(e) Fire team to mobilize to fight the fire with available fire covers, positioned conveniently near escape control
ACCIDENT RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Where there is an accident, the following steps should be followed strictly:
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING PROCEDURES
COMPANY AUDIT PROGRAMME, AUDIT SCOPE AND FOLLOW-UP
Company safety management performance can be audited using the same technique as applied for auditing other aspects of its business. Essentially, auditing is a verification of management control in a certain subject using a systematic sampling approach. The periodic audit should identify weakness in relation to specific safety controls which may lead to unacceptable risks.
The frequency of the above should be determined by current exigency:
1. Compliance with regulations and company safety policies
2. The implementation of occupational safety/health programme to ensure adequate identification, evaluation and control of all safety/health matters
3. Communication and training programmes on safety/health matter
4. Medical treatment, first aid and emergency response
5. Management and technical capabilities in the area of occupational safety/health
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS POLICY
Schemteq is committed to environmentally sound business practices that will protect and preserve the natural resources of the community.
It is the desire of Schemteq Integrated Service Limited to maintain an enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with the community and neighborhood of its operational areas by participating in activities that will add value to the life of the community.
Such activities may include:
Courtesy calls on community leaders with gifts during their important annual festivals, Christmas, end of year, etc. Donation of materials to community schools, Hospitals during the year and special gifts to the less privileged members of the community. These include, Orphanages, handicapped and old people homes.
Schemteq Integrated Services Ltd resolves to work and partner with host community and will not engage in business practices that threatens its environmental quality
CORRUPTION PREVENTION POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to create awareness of corrupt practices, detection and prevention to all the employees, contractors and other personnel working for and/or on behalf of Schemteq. Schemteq objective is to conduct its business with the highest standard of professionalism and integrity at all times. A corrupt free Schemteq enhances our reputation with our customers, and breads trust, respect and enhances our overall business goals.
The Corruption prevention policy of Schemteq ensures that all employees, including contractors and suppliers have a responsibility for corruption prevention and detection.
Many offences referred to as corruption include: fraud, deception, bribery, forgery, extortion, theft, conspiracy, embezzlement, misappropriation, false representation, concealment of material facts and collusion. We shall actively and regularly promote the statement throughout the organization to all employees, irrespective of grade, position or length of service.
We are committed to preventing corruption from occurring and to achieve this, it employs staff who have and are seen to have the highest standards of honesty, propriety and integrity in the exercise of their duties.
Schemteq will not tolerate any act of corruption and will investigate all instances of suspected corruption or dishonest conduct by staff or external organization (contractor or client)
In the event of any corruption, Schemteq will take action – including dismissal and/or criminal prosecution – against any member of staff defrauding (or attempting to defraud) the company, staff in the course of their work, clients or conductors.
Conclusively, we have it as a policy and function to establish and maintain an corruption/compliance monitoring team, which sets out guidance to staff in the event of corruption, fraud being discovered or suspected. Under the plan: incidents will be logged in a fraud register, which contains details of all allegations, investigations and conclusions
Corruption and allegations of such will be investigated by anti corruption compliance team, which consist of appointed suitably qualified senior members of staff independent of the area under suspicion, and progress of investigation will be reported to the company as a standing item on the agenda. Incidents which should be reported include but are not limited to, staff committing or attempting to commit:
Employees are encouraged to imbibe the anti corruption culture and to avoid acts of conflict of interest and to check with the anti corruption compliance team whenever in doubt.