THE S2MS MISSIONTo promote a healthy, clean and safe working environment for all those involved by identifying, formulating, implementing and maintaining a legal Occupational, health, safety and environmental programme.

THE S2MS OBJECTIVE Our primary objective is to assist your company at all levels, to formulate, develop, implement and effectively maintain a legal occupational health and safety programme in an organized manner.In this regard, our trained staff will on a continuous basis by means of consulting and training, assist your management and supervisors in the effective enforcing of respective requirements of the occupational healthy and safety act and related legislative requirements.This service we provide, involves inspections, meetings, promotional campaigns, investigations, record keeping statistics and compiling special reports all of which will ensure that the safety department of your company is organized and equipped to operate in a manner specifically aimed at preventing accidents, loss or damage of company property, fires and occupational hygiene problems.

THE S2MS CONSULTING PROGRAMMEOccupational Health and Safety· OHS Act Compliance Audits · COID Act Compliance Audits · Assessments and rebates as per COID Act ·       Hazardous chemical substance assessments · Safety risk assessments

Occupational Hygiene·  Noise surveys · Occupational health risk assessments ·Monitoring of airborne contaminates · Evaluation of engineering control measures · Thermal stress surveys ·Illumination surveys · Ergonomic surveys · Stock sampling ·Worker health surveillance programme

Hygiene Assessments·  Assessments of food handling ·      Assessments of compliance with health legislation · Evaluation of work practices ·          

Bacteriological sampling

Other Services· Environmental control and monitoring services        Fire risk services · Personal protective equipment ·  Implementation of an occupational health, safety and environmental programme ·           Security services ·  Facilities management · Specialized chemical supplies · Staffing solutions

OHS Act Compliance AuditThe occupational health and safety act no 85 of 1993 requires that all employees comply with legislation. Despite this, many employees have yet to issue basic instructions for their employees regarding health and safety in the workplace. Many others have no structures and/or programmes to determine whether they are indeed complying.The act clearly states that the mere issuing of instructions to employees is not sufficient. It insists on the practical implementation, maintenance and ongoing auditing of a health and safety programme.The department of labour is adhering to the international trends by expecting employers to take reasonable practical steps to ensure the health and safety of all those affected by its operations. Legal interpretation of what these measures are will differ from employer to employer, thereby making it essential for the employer to objectively evaluate levels of compliance pertaining to its area of operation.To prevent possible prosecution and to fulfill its moral obligation, it is of the utmost importance that employers fulfill compliance, first and foremost by themselves and second, by their employees in accordance with the requirements of the act. The most effective manner to achieve this is by way of regular audits.  This will verify matters such as appointments, practical compliance, health and safety awareness and communications within the company.Failure to implement such basic measures could spell disaster for the employer in the event of a breach of any health and safety requirements of the act.
Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases·  S2MS undertakes to assist your company with the following: ·           Report all incidents/diseases to the respective state authorities thereby eliminating the risk of omitting to report. ·           Compile, code and store all incidents/disease data as required by the OHS and COID acts such as identity of employee, lost time, equipment involved, nature of injury/disease, experience level. Unsafe situation, seriousness of injury/disease, nature of work ·           Comprehensive statistics will also be stored on all incidents/diseases relating to the following: Body part affected, date/time of the incident /illness, department, type and costs. ·           Pre-evaluate the compensatability of claims prior to submission. ·           Forward claims to the compensation commissioner. ·           Through implementation of corrective programmes, ensure maximum rebate from the compensation commissioner as well as group assessments. ·           Actively participate in all formal enquiries and investigations by the department of labour. Hazardous Chemical Substance AssessmentThe new regulations requires that all employers carry out an immediate assessment to determine if any employee may be exposed, by any route of uptake, to any hazardous chemical substance.This Assessment Must Include:·           The identification of hazardous chemical substances (HCS) in the workplace ·           The consideration of potential effects of the substance ·           An evaluation of potentially significant routes of intake ·           An assessment of existing control measures ·           An evaluation of the extent of possible exposure These assessments must be repeated every 12 months or two years, depending on the risk of the chemicals, as well as if there is any significant change to associated processes or work procedures. To avoid any possible liability in terms of the OHS Act, it is vital that employers formally conduct and document these assessments. Where no hazardous substances are handled, it is important that employers are able to demonstrate that a formal systematic assessment has been followed to eliminate or confirm the possibility of significant exposure to any substancesIf you think that the new hazardous substances regulations do not apply to your organisation, look at the following list of typical hazardous in the office environment.·           Photocopier toner and developing material ·           Cleaning materials such as bleach, furniture polish etc ·           Maintenance materials such as paints, solvents etc ·           Insecticides , rat poison and other pest control substances ·           Typists correction fluid ·           Petroleum related products Major Hazard Installation RegulationsOHS Act 85 Of 1993: Risk Assessment – Section 5These assessments should be carried out with immediate effect and should be carried out on installations, which pose a significant risk where major incidents could affect the health and safety of persons inside or outside the premises.Workplace SurveysOccupational HygieneA comprehensive service, which includes all types of occupational hygiene, surveys, internationally recognised methods, strategies and reports that comply with requirements.Our Organisation performs all types of occupational hygiene surveys which may include:·           Recognition of occupational hazards (preliminary surveys) or risks assessments to identify potential exposure to environmental hazards ·           Evaluation of specific environmental hazards ·           Comprehensive occupational hygiene surveys of all the workplace environmental hazards i.e. physical , chemical, biological and ergonomical stressesNoise SurveysThe service includes identification of noise problem areas, demarcation of noise zones, noise plan of the premises, and personal noise dosimetry for personnel without fixed working locations and recommendations on noise controls where required.Assistance in development, implementation and maintenance of a hearing conservation programme is another service which is available as part of the noise survey componentNoise surveys can also be performed to evaluate the impact of the industrial noise on residential communities. Regulations have been framed under the Environmental  Conversation Act 1989 (Act 73 of 1989) and SABS 0103, 1994.Occupational Health Risk AssessmentThe risk assessment is a systematic approach to identify the occupational hygiene risks generated/accompanied by the process and prioritization of these risks. The assessments are based on a holistic approach with all the interrelating factors, which contribute to the occurrence of occupational disease being considered. The key is to identify the risks and not just the hazards associated with the process.Most substances are inherently hazardous, however it is actual circumstance of use that will determine the risk of the substance. The risk will depend on the hazard potential of the stress/substance.The performance of a risk assessment will demonstrate compliance in terms of the requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) especially the requirement for hazardous chemical substances.Monitoring of Airborne ContaminantsOur organisation has a contracted specialist capable of evaluating the various chemical stress factors (i.e. dust, gases, vapours and mist) in accordance with recognised international methods. The evaluation of air contaminant levels should be performed where potential exposure to airborne pollutants may occur, in terms of the regulations of hazardous chemical substances framed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993). The number of measurements required is prescribed by legislation, this is determined by the chemical substance, the number of workers exposed and their duration of exposure. Full reports covering methodology, results and recommendations are submitted on the completion of the work. Services in respect of respiratory protection devices, training of employees in the correct usage, maintenance of these devices, medical examinations and surveillance of the workplace are also available.Evaluation of the Engineering Control MeasuresThe evaluation of controls in respect of their effectiveness is an area that is often neglected and is taken for granted that the workers are protected. The regulations for hazardous chemical substances require that all engineering controls be checked at 24 monthly intervals by an approved inspection authority. The examination should be demonstrated if the engineering controls are functioning as originally designed and the health of the workers has been protected by such installations. S2MS offers this service through contracted qualified engineers which service will provide information on the performance of installation on the performance of installation as well as the effectiveness of this control. Illumination SurveysGood lighting satisfies three ways:·           it creates a safer environment ·           it facilitates the performance of tasks ·           it combats visual fatigue The consequences of poor lighting are much more than just visual fatigue or discomfort. Inadequate lighting can cause many kinds of accidents at work due to failure to understand what is seen. Inadequate lighting will further impact on production, quality and efficiency. The environmental regulations under the OHS act specify minimum illumination levels for various workplaces. Use of the recognised standards, suitable instrumentation and adequate number of measurements all form part of the survey in order to evaluate against the prescribed illumination standards.

Thermal Stress SurveysTemperature extremes cover both heat and cold stress. Thermal stress limits have been prescribed in the environmental regulations framed under the OHS Act, (Act 85 of 1993). Thermal stress surveys can be done where extremes of temperature appear to be a problem. Thermal stress surveys will also consider the metabolic demands of the tasks, duration of exposure, clothing worn and other relevant factors as part of the evaluation. Ergonomic Surveys Ergonomics involves the relationship of the employee and his working environment to suit the physical and mental characteristics. Ergonomics enables the design of jobs that not only increase the workers skills and productivity, but also safeguard overexertion and stress. S2MS can evaluate the work environment for ergonomic stresses and recommend remedial action for the identified problems.Stack SamplingStack sampling implies the determination of emission characteristics and quantities at one particular time. The service is performed with portable equipment and under close supervision to ensure compliance with established procedures.The Essential Components of Stack Sampling Include:·        Measuring the total gas (volume) ·        Measuring the amount of sample withdrawn (volume) ·        Determining the amounts of specific contaminant materials collected in a gas sample. The objective of the stack sampling will be to obtain an accurate, precise and reliable determination of materials being released from a stack, in order to make the stack test programme successful, six steps will be undertaken, namely planning, preliminary evaluation, stack sampling sample analysis, calculations and reports preparation. Worker Health Surveillance ProgrammesThe OHS Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) requires medical surveillance for employees, especially in terms of noise and exposure to hazardous chemical substances. S2MS  has contracted medical doctors with specialized training and experience in occupational health, who can design appropriate health surveillance programmes for the client as well as assist in the implementation thereof.
Food Hygiene SurveysOur services include surveys and the following:·           Cleaning methods ·           Food handling ·           Storage and infectious control ·           Management and training In house training, personal hygiene, temperature control, cleaning procedures, foreign object control, infectious disease notification, first aid procedures, cleaning methods and equipment, sterilization and disinfection, food premises and equipment and vessels, food storage, rodent control, food legislation, food  poisoning, bacterial swabs, food and water samples.Implementation of Health and Safety SystemGENERAL·           We undertake a formal assessment of your company's occupational health and safety needs. ·           Assist your management in restructuring your existing occupational health and safety programme. ·           Identify and advise on risks encountered by your employees. ·           Assist in the presentation of your health, safety and environmental systems during related audits (Department of Labour) ·           Conduct internal system audits on a continuous basis to ensure ongoing safety system compliances ·           Establish and guide the company health and safety committee meeting for an initial period. ·           Report to the appointed responsible person on progress made ·           Provide relevant training if and when required. ·           Participate in formal enquiries and investigations by the department of labour as when requested by the company. ·           Compilation of WSWP (written safe work procedures) Standard AgreementsCONTRACTOR’S SITE RULESSafety standards / procedures in accordance with legal requirements will be compiled relevant to your needs and will be distributed to the responsible and / or appointed members of staff. Standards and procedures are based on the ISO standards format.MaintenanceWe will advise and assist your company with the maintenance of the following to ensure compliance with all required legislation:·           Fire equipment maintenance (annual) ·           Fire equipment inspection (monthly registers) ·           Lifting equipment maintenance (annual load tes  ts) ·           Lifting equipment inspections (registers) ·           Pressure vessel maintenance (pressure tests every 3 years) ·           Pressure vessel inspections (registers) ·           Hand tool inspections (registers) ·           Ladder inspection (registers) ·           Machine guard inspections (registers) ·           Oxygen/acetylene inspections ·           Updating/controlling hazardous substance lists and / or data ·           Demarcation design and/or maintenance ·           Colour coding electrical switchgear and pipelines Fire Risk AssessmentFire risk services function: ·           Adherence to legal requirements ·           Preventing the outbreak and spread of fire ·           Ensuring that a building will not endanger any other building. ·           Implementation of requirements and SABS codes of practice ·           Advisory service which are employed for day-to-day operation of a business or workplace. Plans Analysis Service Functions·           Site inspection during erection of buildings ·           Water reticulation inspections ·           Inspection installations ·           Final inspections ·           Site meeting ·           Evaluations of rational designs/ fire design ·           Drafting of emergency evacuation plans Inspection Services Function·           To identify all deviations and to ensure that procedures and standards are set for accountability ·           To ensure evaluation of and adherence to standards ·           Evaluation of the different occupancy classifications and risk determine of each occupancy classification according to the following: floor area of building, height of building etc ·           To measure performance according to standards ·           To rectification of shortcomings and non adherence in order to prevent loss of life and damage to property. The Following Inspections Are Carried Out·           Routine inspections, site inspections, overgrown stand inspections, follow-up inspections, pressure and flow test, faulty hydrants. ·           Flammable liquid inspections, garages, high risk installations, container pressure tests, site inspections, plans approved, fireworks inspections. ·           Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) inspections, site inspections, LPG installation inspection, plans approved ·           Registration of flammable liquids and substances where necessary Hazardous Substances and High Risk installationFire Investigation Services Function:·           Fire investigations and reports ·           Consultations with insurance companies ·           Report to the FPASA and SABS ·           Testify in court cases Training Services Contracted Functions:·           Hazmat training for workers ·           Hazmat training for drivers ·           First aid training ·           CPR training ·           Fire induction training ·           Safety induction training ·           Safety induction training ·           Occupational health and safety training Personal Protective EquipmentWe will identify hazards and risks and will recommend personal protective equipment to be used in specific areas in accordance with the relevant legislation. Protective equipment can be supplied by us, if and when you require at competitive market related prices.Environmental Health and Safety Computer ProgrammeProgramme consists of:·           Legal appointments ·           Environmental health and safety standards/procedures ·           Policies ·           COID Act reporting/investigation ·           Checklist ·           Hazardous data sheet as per legal requirements ·           Emergency procedures ·           Critical task analysis ·           Risk assessment ·           Audit compliance documents ·           Statistics

This programme is based on the ISO standards format.