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RHOES  
#1 Posted : 31 October 2011 23:59:12(UTC)
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RHOES

Hello all,

I've recently joined a manufacturing organisation which produces products to order. Each order requires a project HSE Plan to be submitted to the client. Having examined previous plans it is apparent that, while these have served their purpose, they are very paper heavy and are likely to add little value. Many of the process activities are routine and the plans often repeat information already addressed in existing documents that form part of the HS&E management systems.

I'm keen to improve the plans for future projects and would welcome any suggestions. A starting point will be to strip the plans down making reference to existing documents and where relevant include arrangements and procedures to manage project specifics. However, I wonder if anyone has gone through a similar process and has developed a format that they feel has added value and that they would be kind enough to share with me.

Kind regards,

Richard
bob youel  
#2 Posted : 01 November 2011 07:33:02(UTC)
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bob youel

there are, in my view, two main areas

1: The day to day operations where slimed down paperwork bundles are best; using flow charts and pictures where possible rather than reams of words

2: Paperwork 'bundles' that would be needed in a court where slimed down versions may not be suitable

So look at what you have and create slimed down versions if you think that it is needed but be aware of the possibility of attending a court

Example; I know of risk assessmenst that are many pages long; noted as being suitable & sufficient by judges contrary to what the HSE sometimes say about keeping things simple; as suitable and sufficient does not always relate to single sheets of paper! Where the same RA's have a simple day to day sheet that is single sided [somethimes two sided] for staff to use
boblewis  
#3 Posted : 01 November 2011 19:16:03(UTC)
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boblewis

Rhoes

Bifg problem though is that many people advising clients seem unable to refer to other documents and can only deal with duplication. Believe me both t'other Bob and I have met them.

I presume that you will simply be passing this across to your site installers for them to use. It is a bit of a nuisance but equipment installation often becomes involved in construction work and legislation then requires certain steps and involves some people who regard themselves as the absolute experts.

Bob
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