1. Integrating Environment, Health & Safety and other Functions Challenges and Opportunities Neil Skinner, Environmental Management Services Accolade Learning Resources Ltd. Edmonton Alberta Canada

2. The Three Major Challenges 1. Identifying clear corporate goals 2. Choosing the correct standards and models, and creating an integrated composite model 3. Establishing strong lines of communication and effective mechanisms for decision-making

3. 1. Identifying Clear Corporate Goals Neither environmental or OHS problems are well served with solely reactive processes Linkages between EH&S goals and core business objectives are mandatory Strengthening core business objectives with sound EH&S policy should be the focus

4. 2. Choosing Standards There are both integrated and individual standards suitable for EHS program development Industry models are important for substantive foundations Recognized international standards are crucial for external recognition The ultimate system should combine these 2 with organizational needs

5. Standards in Oil & Gas The API Model EHS is a good starting point, so are the CAPP programs ISO 14001 should be used as one of the underlying models BS 8800 is the most suitable & recognized OHS system standard ISO 9000 can also be helpful All of these share many common elements

6. Integrating Different Standards The key to integration is to find the commonalties among and between the standards Re-organizing the various standards into a workable whole is the key Administrative and management elements share many common characteristics Substantive elements can simply be grouped into functional divisions

7. 3. Communication and Authority The third challenge is perhaps the source of the crucial difference between effective and superficial systems Top-down communications are just as important as bottom-up reporting Employee buy-in will not be accomplished without delegation of responsibility Continual improvement demands this

8. Authority and Responsibility Adherence to procedures is not enough Real responsibility must be granted for effective management Action plans require participation throughout the organization Simple ideas are more likely to be implemented

9. Steps in System Development 1. Approve goals and objectives 2. Grant authority and establish clear reporting structures 3. Use existing “best practices” as a starting point 4. Develop both top AND bottom features first: high level system functions AND strengthened existing operating procedures

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