EHS & Security Services

Introduction

A company’s employees are their most precious assets, because through them, the company retains profitability, and can limit unnecessary risk exposure. Companies recognize that safeguarding the health and welfare of employees, must be strongly stressed. Health and welfare should subscribe to sound operating practices that will result in safe working conditions, and efficiency of operations.

Management should recognize that accident prevention, employee safety, and security, is an operating responsibility. Management should adopt the philosophy that accident prevention, employee safety, and security, demands the same executive direction, and control given to production and other important areas. As an operating function, accident prevention, employee safety, and security, must also be a part of normal operating responsibility for all employees.

Environmental Health & Safety

ThJS Services, LLC, can help companies by providing an assessment of your Environmental Health, Safety, and Security Programs to ensure that safety is an operational priority. To accomplish this we look at current EHS policies and procedures, to ensure that they meet Federal, State, and local standards, in compliance with Department of Labor administrative guidelines. We will accomplish this by utilizing a 12 point program survey under the following categories:

1. Safety Policy Statement

2. Visible & Demonstrated Interest by Management

3. Written Safety Guidelines

a. OSHA and State Compliance Programs specific to operations

b. Safety and Health Manuals

i. Procedures of all health and safety

ii. Responsibilities for employees, senior, and middle management, safety coordinators, and the safety committee

c. Communication

4. Setting Safety Goals

5. Tracking Losses

a. Accurate reporting of incidents

b. Written action plans to reduce incidents

c. Minor injury follow-up

6. Accident/Incident Investigations

a. Written Procedures

b. Reviews

c. Identification of Root Causes

d. Preventive Measures

7. Education and Training

a. New Employee Orientation / Check List

b. Required Annual Training

c. Training Records

d. Periodic Training

8. Safety Inspection Procedures

a. Daily, Periodic, Annual

b. Checklist Usage

c. Abatement timing for identified hazards

9. Disciplinary and Enforcement Procedures

a. Written Progressive Systems

10. Proactive Prevention and Wellness

a. Health and Security Screenings for new hires

i. Background Checks

ii. Physicals tied to job descriptions

b. Ergonomics Assessment Programs

11. Safety / Loss Control Contact Assigned Authority

a. Authorization to make operational changes to enhance safety

b. Access to senior management to keep them appraised of safety program activity

12. Effective Claims Management / Alternative Work Programs

a. Representation assigned to manage transitional work, and maintain contact with injured employees

b. Communication with health care providers

c. Effective claims management with compensation carriers

Emergency Response Plan

In addition to this 12 point program, we look at the company's Emergency Response Plan (ERP). The ERP is a guideline for management and employees to utilize in the event of an emergency, covering:

· Evacuation Plans

· Natural Disasters

· Man Made Disasters

· Medical Emergencies

· Crimes

· Utility Emergencies

· Disaster Aftermath Plans

· Business Continuum Plans

We assess the ERP to examine how it is managed and kept up to date, in addition to training associated with the ERP plan, for management and employees. This training covers roles and responsibilities in the event the plan has to be activated.

Workplace Violence/Harassment Plan

Another critical area for the safety and health of employees, is the company’s policies and procedures concerning Workplace Violence and Harassment. We will be assessing the current policies and operational procedures for the following:

1. Workplace Violence Prevention Procedures

a. Company’s Stance

b. Employee participation

c. Management and Employee Responsibilities

d. Routines, non-emergent threats, or acts of violence documentation and investigation

2. Workplace Violence Prevention Program Threat Assessment and Response Team

a. Employee background investigation pre-hire

b. Assessment of reported acts of violence / threats / harassment

c. Action plan for the management of violators and victims

Physical Security

An enhancement to the safety and security of the workforce and company assets is the physical security of the workplace. We would be able to provide an assessment of current security provisions and make recommendations that take into account the assumed risk the company is willing to take. We will identify Immediate Actions, Industry Standards, and Best Practice to provide options to fit the company’s risk assumption threshold. We will assess security by reviewing the following Concepts & Strategies:

1. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

· A concept that utilizes planned passive resources such as architectural barriers, landscaping, and lighting to reduce the necessity of traditional technical, and operational security elements to reduce exposure to crime.

2. The Integrated Design

· A concept that establishes effective security through the integration of electronic systems with architectural elements enhanced by security procedures.

3. Concentric Circles of Protection

· A concept based on various levels of protection starting with the site perimeter, building perimeter, lobby, shipping, receiving, and interior controlled areas becoming increasingly more stringent as one proceeds through each level, to reach the most critical areas. The concept incorporates an intervention zone that provides for control, detection, evaluation, and response to undesired activity, intruders, or other unauthorized persons.

Conclusion

With the thorough assessment of these listed categories, we can identify vulnerabilities that can be addressed and rectified, ultimately reducing the risk of injury to employees, the risk of financial penalties from government agencies, the reduction of insurance premiums, and ultimately a reduced financial risk exposure for company owners and investors.