Safety 2013 Proceedings

510 International Safety Management Issues - 2 Part Session

Instructor: 510-a Richard T. Cooper, MSc, CMIOSH, MASSE, Level 3 Communications, LLC, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
510-b Gbolahan Kamil Abiodun, MSc, NEBOSH, GIOSH, DeltaAfrik Engineering Ltd. (WorleyParsons JV Company), Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Description: This is a two part session:
510-a In Search of the Magic Bullet or The Safety Manager and the Chamber of Secrets'
Is there a solution to the safety problem? Outlining the concept of safety as a wicked problem. Providing guidance that will enable a holistic approach to safety within a business rather than the quick fix that has been sought for many years. An end to the silver bullet approach?
510-b An Approach for Successful Construction HSE Planning and Implementation in Africa
This session will address a practical approach in construction for infrastructure Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) planning and implementation in Nigeria - Africa. It will address challenges faced by multinational organizations and a practical framework for ensuring successful health and safety management during construction project execution.

Level: I