Comprehensive Review and Revamp of Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) for a Multi-National Tier 1 Project
This case study highlights Talisman’s engagement with a tier 1 project in performing a review of its Safety and Health Management System (SHMS). The project involved examining over 7000 documents, aiming at legislative compliance and effective risk management. Outcomes included non-compliance elimination, waste reduction, and alignment of SHMS with relevant legislation. Talisman was able to demonstrate its capacity to manage extensive, technically diverse projects while returning value to the client.
Background
Our client identified a critical need for a meticulous review of its SHMS. The goal was to facilitate their operational risk to be within acceptable parameters, a central operational necessity in mining activities. The scale of the project was extensive, requiring a review of over 7000 documents. The client engaged Talisman, distinguished for its expertise in providing solutions including safety, management system development, compliance, critical control management, and broader risk management. The primary objectives of this project were to secure legislative compliance and manage their operational risks effectively. Challenges emerged in the form of non-compliance with relevant legislation and the significant resources needed to examine the considerable volume of documents. Addressing these issues aligned with Talisman’s mission of enabling businesses to achieve their goals, utilising their extensive mining industry experience to guide the project towards regulatory compliance and effective risk management. The project’s initiation was supported by Talisman’s substantial industry knowledge and experience. As expected, the project had to accommodate the influence of external factors such as the Coal Mining Safety and Health legislation and other stakeholders.
Approach
The project began with a thorough consultation with the client and internal Talisman stakeholders. A high level of planning and scheduling was pivotal in outlining the extensive review of approximately 7000 documents. As part of the methodology, the applicable legislation and site risk profile constituted the groundwork for the essential work requirements. Furthermore, alignment with ISO standards and processes, coupled with comprehensive risk facilitation, were critical components of the project strategy. Key stakeholders involved in the project spanned from Talisman’s safety, health, and compliance teams to the statutory leaders and risk owners of the mine. Engagement was sustained through elite communication and collaboration. The diverse background of the Talisman team assured alignment with regulatory frameworks, company objectives, and technical subject matter. During the execution phase, meticulous planning and accurate tracking of goals and objectives were crucial for managing this large-scale project. When the project advanced ahead of schedule, the client requested concurrent facilitation, effectively doubling the weekly project requirements. Talisman adapted smoothly to this change, increasing the available documentation as needed and ultimately expediting the project. A dedicated Talisman project manager and regular stakeholder meetings facilitated the timely delivery of the client’s expectations.
Outcomes
The project achieved significant outcomes such as the elimination of non-compliances within the mine’s SHMS, reduction of waste, and alignment of the SHMS with the relevant legislation and standards. The wide scope and scale of this project are expected to have a net positive effect on other aspects of the company’s operations. The project’s experience highlighted the importance of detailed planning, not only in relation to personnel but also logistics and resources, for the success of large-scale projects. This project, and others, underscores Talisman’s capability to engage and successfully manage large-scale, technically diverse portfolios.