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eclipse Group | HSE Annual Report | 2015/2016


01Message from Mark Brown, Group Chief Executive Officer & Founder

This is the second year that eclipse has published their annual HSE report and once again I am proud of everything that we have achieved, as we maintain the highest health & safety standards across the Group. Over the past three years, eclipse has continued to lead the event technology industry in the improvement of these standards by extending our culture and commitment to the wider community.

I can see a change happening with regards to health & safety throughout our industry and am pleased that most of our peers now share our values. We now need for all of the region’s major players to come together to cascade this culture down to all event suppliers, ensuring a safer and more secure environment for everyone. Health & safety is, and always will be, eclipse Group’s highest priority, and we remain committed to driving up standards for the whole industry.

Finally, I would like to thank each and every eclipse Group employee for their efforts in managing the health & safety aspects of their roles, and it is my pleasure to present you with an overview of our activities and outcomes in the 2015-16 eclipse Group annual HSE report.


02Message from Simon Ransom, Group Chief Operating Officer

When health & safety policies become part of the culture and ‘lifestyle’ of a business, and when everyone within that organisation buys into their responsibilities, as has happened at eclipse, you start to see real positive change. With significant growth in the volume of our business over the past 12 months, we have maintained our HSE standards, and I believe that this is a real achievement. Looking to the future, we will continue to develop and implement an integrated managements system for HSE, which will be in-line with international standards.

As COO of the eclipse Group, it is with pleasure and pride that I head an organisation which holds sound HSE values so close to its core, and I am thrilled that our initiatives are so frequently positively commented on by our clients. While every business exists to make a profit, health and safety must take priority, regardless of the required involvement, dedication, presence and investment; for eclipse, health and safety comes second to none.

We are acutely aware of the risks inherent to our industry and will continue to develop and improve the necessary safeguards to protect our employees, the public and the environment. As a collective, the eclipse team will strive to excel further, ensuring full participation and presence in the coming years by continually reviewing and refining our strategy.


03Introduction

The purpose of this report is to provide factual information relating to HSE within the eclipse Group for the year 2015-2016. It details recent advances, current activities and continuing plans to take forward and improve the management of HSE throughout the group. We believe that a business’ full commitment to its workers’ health, safety and environmental protection should be its primary concern.

eclipse Group has a long-standing commitment to the highest standards of health & safety for our employees and clients, as well as the wider community. The eclipse management team continually demonstrates their commitment to HSE with a proactive approach, and a close working relationship with all customers and partners, ensuring that their needs and expectations are met and that they receive excellent service each and every time that they work with eclipse. This is our second published HSE report and, as with last year, it is our aim to be as clear and transparent as possible when communicating our performance over the past 12 months (July 2015 – June 2016).


04Executive Summary

The total number of accidents recorded was 17% lower in this financial year when compared to the previous period (14 this year compared to 17 last year). Accident category details will follow in the report.Total man-hours recorded across the Group increased by 32% year on year from 287,102 to 378,102.Total health & safety training hours carried out was 1,238 compared to 865, which represents a 43% increase from the previous year.52 health & safety inspections were carried out with corresponding reports completed. This represents a 5% decrease from 55 in the previous year.One lost time incident reported in 2015/16 year with two working days lost. However, no management faults have been identified for this incident.The internal Health & Safety award process was continued this year, with a cash award and certificate for the highest performing member of staff from each Group company.Improved Health & Safety culture across the Group. Thanks to all senior management, as well as the projects and operations teams.The Group HSE Manager has registered as an approved health & safety practitioner under OSHAD (Health & Safety Authority Abu Dhabi)Continued to work with Dubai Municipality Health & Safety awareness campaigns.

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05Total Man Hours Comparison

SFX

LGX

GRP

FLR

EVS

ESS

242,572

87,273

19,014

22,608

1,919

5,254


06Incident Statistics – Lagging Indicators

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10

15

20

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Case

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07Leading Indicators

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2015/16

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1

2Near-Miss Incidents

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900

1200

1500

Training (Hours)

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10

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40

50

60

Inspections


08Year on Year Man Hours Comparison

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09HSE Training Hours

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100

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600

700

800

GRPSFXLGXFLREVSESS

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300

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900

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1500

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2014/15

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10Major HSE Concerns – 2015/16

100% PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) compliance has not been observed this year, as per HSE inspection reports.Recycling of 100% of applicable waste has not been achieved (as per last year’s HSE objectives).Acknowledgement (signoff) of RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statements) not achieved for all projects.The number of near-miss incidents reported has decreased year on year. While this is not a concern in and of its self, we need to ensure that this is due to a decrese in near-miss incidents and not a decrease in near-miss reporting.

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112016/2017 Objectives & Targets

Form a Safety Committee within the Group and the implementation of annual review meetings.Ensure 100% PPE compliance.Introduce a documented process for Senior Management HSE site inspections.Implement internal campaigns aimed at increasing the rate of near-miss reporting among staff within the Group.

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12Conclusion

eclipse Group has maintained strong performance in health & safety over the years, and the Group HSE department would like to thank all eclipse Group clients, partners, staff and senior management for their enormous support and continued guidance. We will continue to work hard to ensure the health & safety of all our employees, visitors and the public, and will strive to better protect the environment.

The eclipse Group strictly complies with all local HSE laws and regulations, while continually working to improve our own standards, as well as the standards of those who work alongside us.


13About the Author - Manu Abraham, Group HSE Manager

After completing post-grad studies in engineering, Manu Abraham decided to focus his profession on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and obtained his diploma in Industrial Safety with the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH). Manu worked for a year in the UK as an HSE advisor at an MEP company before moving to the UAE and taking the role of deputy HSE manager at an engineering company.

Manu joined the eclipse Group in June 2012, where he provides specialist advice to the management team regarding matters relating to health and safety risks. This includes protecting staff safety by making sure risks in the workplace are identified, evaluated and properly controlled, as well as ensuring that employees comply with all aspects of UAE laws and regulations.

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