The document outlines information about the SHEQ Foundation, a non-profit organization established in Ghana in 2011 to promote safety, health, environment and quality across industries. It discusses the foundation's vision, mission and activities which include membership programs, SHEQ passports for basic training identification, an annual conference and exhibition called WASHEQ, and a company accreditation program. The goal is to increase awareness, reduce accidents and injuries, and recognize high performing organizations in safety culture.

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SHEQ
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Be safe not sorry

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Introduction 3
Membership 4
SHEQ Passports 5
WASHEQ 6
Accreditation 7

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Introduction
Our Vision
SHEQ FOUNDATION is to become the
leading advocate for improving the
culture of Safety, Health, Environment
and Quality across all industries in Ghana
and beyond.
Our Mission
To promote and advance a culture of
Safety, Health, Environment and
Quality in all industries in Ghana and
beyond to reduce the number of
deaths and injuries.
SHEQ Foundation Ghana is a not for profit NGO established in 2011 working on
developing SHEQ programs to increase knowledge, awareness and skills amongst all
industries in Ghana. Besides educating, we also try and work closely with the
authorities and unions to promote leadership in HSE. Accidents and cases of work
related ill health can happen in both the public, private and voluntary sectors and
ignorance of the relevant legislative requirement or best practice in the area concerned
is no excuse.
Everyone has a part to play in improving health and safety standards at work. As an
employer you are responsible for the management and control of risk in your
workplace.
We collectively work with, and support our members and the industry, to achieve safer
and healthier workplaces. We provide a wide range of SHEQ solutions including:
 Members Portal on the SHEQ Foundation website where useful information on
SHEQ issues are available
 SHEQ Passports
 SHEQ CHARTER for companies
 Monthly newsletter covering various SHEQ topics relevant to your industry
 Annual WASHEQ Conference, Exhibition and Awards

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Membership
As a member, you receive benefits, and visibly support the work to reduce deaths
and injuries across all industries.
Your membership also provides free access to health and safety guidelines, safety
management Plan templates, readymade toolbox talks, plus regular newsletters and
other important safety information.
To sign up as a company please send mail to director@sheqfoundation.org
As an individual you can sign up online.
As a company member you will receive
the
Following benefits:
 Instant recognition of your
company commitment to safety.
 Opportunity for your premises to
be a SHEQ Passport controlled
 Ability to borrow are safety
videos for training at your
organization
 Use of the SHEQ FOUNDATION
LOGO for marketing purposes-
on your stationery, advertising
and tender documents.
 Discounted awareness posters
for your site or premises.
 Safety Management Plan
template that you can customize
for your company
 Safety consultancy services
from our member consultants.
 A Certificate of Membership,
demonstrating your company
As a individual member you will receive the
Following benefits:
 Receiving monthly newsletter
covering SHEQ news in Ghana,
SHEQ jobs in Ghana plus covering
two SHEQ topics.
 Access to members Portal on the
website.
 Access to our Resource and Safety
Information Centre.
 Access to over 50 Toolbox Safety
Talks covering the common industry
hazards.
 Seminars and workshops
 Discounted tickets to the annual
WASHEQ conference.

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SHEQ Passports
A SHEQ Passport is like any other Passport; it identifies the holder as having
undertaken basic SHEQ awareness training and allows the holder access to
“passport controlled” workplaces. Safety Passports are a very simple way for
workers who move from one contract or company to another to show
employers they have received basic training.
How do I obtain a SHEQ Passport?
You can purchase the Safety Passport book for 20GHC . After you feel you
have mastered the contents you inform SHEQ Foundation and we invite you
for a half day session were we go through content watch your industry related
safety videos and you undergo a written assessment. If you pass you are
issued with a passport similar to the Ghana driving license which last for 3
years. Renewal will be online where you undergo another assessment.
How is the scheme promoted?
For the scheme to be as widely accepted as possible we need the help and
assistance of everyone to help in the promotion. Companies can help by
making the scheme conditional and interested parties are invited to be
proactive by publicizing and promoting the scheme. What is important to
remember is that this is a continuous long term project for the benefit of all
industries. All Safety Passport holders will be registered with SHEQ
Foundation on a central database.

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WASHEQ
WASHEQ (West Africa Safety
Health Environment & Quality)
is an annual Occupational
Health and Safety Conference,
Exhibition and awards
organized by SHEQ
Foundation. The conference is
currently run in partnership
with the Department of
Factories, and other statutory
bodies.
Specialists and recognized experts in their field are invited to share their
experiences on topics and themes that reflect current issues affecting
companies in the various sectors of the economy.
Each conference is designed to be as interactive as possible thus ensuring
that all those who attend have an opportunity to learn and further develop
their knowledge.
The exhibition which runs alongside the conference gives companies with
SHEQ Services and Products the opportunity to ex hi bit at the
Conference and also advertise on the SHEQ Foundation website.
Awards are also given to companies and individuals who have had
outstanding SHEQ performance.

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ACCREDATION
To achieve 'best value', many
companies are looking beyond low
price when selecting contractors by
looking at actual on-site performance.
For contractors, Accreditation can be
used to gain competitive advantage in
a tight market as most multinationals
have safety as number one priority.
If your site is audited and the
Performance Threshold results are
achieved in the Initial Audits the
company is recognized through
Charter Accreditation at one or more
Tiers and invited to be a Charter
Accredited company.
Ongoing Accreditation Audits
throughout the year are used to
monitor that the performance
threshold is being maintained.
The SHEQ Foundation Accreditation
program gives clients information they
can use to pre qualify and select
contractors based in part on safety
performance.
SHEQ Charter Accreditation Goals
 Recognize the companies
performing at a high level
 Help accredited companies
secure more jobs
 Ensures worker safety and well
being
 Provides a pathway for
continuous improvement for
any company no matter where
the starting point
Why? Accidents has a huge impact on all our lives,
SHEQ Foundation Accreditation has been designed
to measure and recognize contractors/ companies in
Ghana performing at a high level of safety - planning,
communication, monitoring and accountability.
What? The accreditation commits those companies
registered with the accreditation Scheme to enhance
their appearance, respect the community, protect the
environment, secure everyone’s safety and care for
the workforce.
Where? Companies operating within Ghana can
apply to become accredited.
Who? The Accreditation Scheme is open to all
companies of all types and size. To become a Charter
Accredited company, company must be a member of
SHEQ FOUNDATION.
How? Through the monitoring of work covered
under the accreditation scheme and the displaying of
registration stickers on company vehicles, as
Well as posters at sites where appropriate.
When? Anytime, just send mail and the process will
be initiated through a safety audit of the company.

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