Auditing of existing OHS systems
ICR Solutions will conduct a comprehensive audit and review of clients existing OHS systems and framework, to determine if they are adhering to legislative requirements. Further to this, an audit will evaluate the efficiency of the current system and identify any shortfalls and/or areas of concern. Advice will be given on the latest methods and systems available to clients, allowing for the efficient management of OHS systems.
Establishing and management of OHS systems
In instances where a client has not yet implemented a working OHS system, ICR Solutions will undertake the task of designing a system suited to the client’s needs and requirements. It should be noted that the structuring and design of an OHS system, is largely dependant on the nature and scope of an operation, therefore all of our systems are tailor-made to the needs of that particular project.
Once a system has been designed and created, ICR Solutions will implement the system into the running of the clients business. Training and familiarisation will be provided to staff who will be involved in the operating of the system. Should the nature of the system or the scope of the clients operation require on-going advice, monitoring and/or management by ICR Solutions, a management agreement can be established thereby allowing for continued specialist assistance in this regard.
Development of Written Safe Working Procedures
As required by legislation, ICR Solutions will assist clients in formulating and creating Written Safe Working Procedures (WSWP’s). WSWP’s are documents detailing the safe way in which to conduct certain tasks, thereby managing and largely mitigating risks associated with the aforementioned task.
Identifying and provision of Required Training
Through an auditing process, ICR Solutions will identify a client’s short-falls in terms of training of staff, as required by legislation and best practice standards. In addition to this, we offer solutions for a broad spectrum of training requirements.
Auditing of Contractor Compliance
In order for a business to achieve and maintain compliance in regards to OHS legislation, it is imperative that contractors conducting work on behalf of the client are also compliant in all aspects of safety. The responsibility ultimately falls with the client to ensure that all contracted work is conducted in a manner which is in accordance with legislation. ICR Solutions will undertake an audit on contractors to ensure that they are compliant in these regards, thereby freeing the client of any legal repercussions.
Develop Health and Safety File (SHE File)
So as to achieve and maintain compliance in regards to OHS legislation and the Contractors Regulations 2014 ICR Solutions can develop and manage your Health and Safety File for contractors in line with legislative compliance requirements (OHS Act (ACT 85 of 1993) and Contractors Regulations 2014 – R37305
Develop Health and Safety Plan
ICR Solutions can develop and manage your Health and Safety Plan for contractors in as required legislation (OHS Act (ACT 85 of 1993) and Contractors Regulations 2014. The Health and Safety Plan includes your Health and Safety Policy, legislative agreements etc.
Safety Risk Assessments
As required in the development of project Occupational Health and Safety systems, ICR Solutions will conduct risk assessments on behalf of the client prior to commencement of projects to compile a Safety Specification as is required by the Construction Regulations.
It is also necessary for the client to conduct risk assessments at different intervals of a development, as working conditions and circumstances constantly change as the project progresses.
In addition the client is required to undertake regular audits to ensure contractor compliance with the provided safety specifications. ICR Solutions is able to undertake these intermittent assessments on behalf of the client, thereby ensuring ongoing compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Thermal Imaging Risk Assessments
ICR Solutions offers Heat Signature and Thermal Imaging Assessments of installations. This specialised assessment identifies “Hot Spots” within any operation, from electrical installations to mechanical installations.
By using the latest technology available ICR Solutions are able to identify potential heat caused hazards, mechanical overheat points and potential mechanical breakdown points that result from abnormal heat stress. This system is largely beneficial in determining probable origins and sources for fires.
Emergency Planning and Evacuation Consulting
In business today you cannot afford to be unprepared. Whether you manage a large business on you own premises or share premises with other companies it is important to know what to do, who to contact and where to go should there be an emergency at your place of business.
ICR Solutions offer two different packages for emergencies. The base line package is an Emergency Evacuation Plan. This is a standard plan of the routes to follow should an incident happen in your building. ICR Solutions staff will visit your site, identify evacuation routes, emergency assembly points and provide you with a comprehensive site plan and route map.
The second package is the Emergency Action Plan package. With this solution you will not only get all the benefits of an Emergency Evacuation Plan, but ICR Solutions will also undertake the following:
• Comprehensive Emergency Contact Lists – broken down into various emergencies
• Identify Staff Positions to undertake the necessary duties involved in handling any incident on your site
• Provide on-site training to your staff in the understanding and use of the Emergency Action plan.
In addition to this, ICR solutions is in the position to arrange necessary training which is required to ensure that all staff appointed to positions of responsibility in the EAP, are able to fulfil their responsibilities efficiently and confidently thereby ensuring that any incident requiring the activation of the Emergency Action Plan is resolved in the best possible manner.
Call Centre Solutions
ICR Call Centre Solutions strives to ensure that Security, Emergency or Disaster Call Centre Staff are equipped to deal with the broad spectrum of calls that they are exposed to.
Call centre staff are no longer just exposed to incidents within their own scope of training, and as a result Security Staff are often exposed to requests for medical or emergency services; while Medical Call Centre Staff are exposed to safety and security requests.
Furthermore Disaster Management Call Centre Staff are exposed to all imaginable calls as the public do not fully understand the function of these call centers.
ICR Solutions offer a number of solutions which can be used either as standalone packages or as a complete call centre solution.
Compilation of Incident Action Plan Guidebooks
Incident Action Plan Guidebooks are the first step towards running an effective call centre. Whether you require an electronic or a hard copy IAPG, ICR Solutions are able to meet your requirements.
The IAPG is an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to dealing with various incidences. This Guidebook includes Call Taking Questions, Response Actions, including hand-over details, follow-up actions and a complete resource directory of Localised Emergency Contact Details.
Staff Training: Call Taking, Radio/Telephone Use and Protocols, Incident Action Plan Guidebooks
Staff need to be professional, courteous and competent when receiving calls, irrespective of whether the call follows their line function training, or if it is a different type of incident request. A confident operator will calm the caller down and ensure the correct details are obtained, allowing for a speedy response to any incident.
The handover of an incident from the receiving call centre or agency to supporting services can be the weak link in a “response chain”. Providing correct and concise details pertaining to an incident is vital to ensure the correct response to an incident.
Standard and effective Radio and Telephone protocols are imperative in ensuring that staff remain calm and are able to convey the necessary information in a manner that is easily interpreted.
ICR Solutions will train staff in call taking, radio/telephone use and protocols and the use of the relevant IAPG for your organisation.
Emergency Call Taking and Incident Reporting
ICR Solutions are able to provide Emergency Call Taking Training which focuses on Medical, Crime and other Life threatening incident call taking.
The training includes the correct manner of handling these types of incidents from call receipt to incident closure or handover. Included in this training is an introduction to the “response chain” methodology for the evaluation of calls with regards to the nature of the incident, location and the level of assistance required.
Supply/Review of Incident Call Taking and Response Records
ICR Solutions provide generic Incident call taking and response record documents to call centres.
ICR Solutions are able to review completed response record documents on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis which facilitates for the provision statistical information, call type analysis, incident area analysis, and response action analysis.
Incident Debriefing
ICR Solutions offers Incident Debriefing Services, in which all relevant service providers that attended an incident can meet in a neutral environment under the guidance of an independent facilitator to analyse an incident, evaluate service provider response and coordinate suggestions and recommendations of the role players to improve future response and inter service cooperation.
The importance of incidents that had occurred previously and the lessons learnt with regards to decisions and actions that were taken is vital to ensure continued professional development which ensures an improved response to similar future incidences, but also increases the synergy and improves the working relations between various service providers.
Should it be necessary, and identified in an incident debriefing or by a line supervisor, ICR Solutions can assist with Post Traumatic Stress Counselling. All of our counsellors are past operational members of the emergency services, thereby allowing for a better understanding of the difficulties faced.
The debriefing process is currently extensively utilised within governmental structures worldwide, however private industry has not yet began to appreciate the value of this system. Private security contractors, emergency service providers and companies whose staff have been involved in traumatic events can benefit extensively from this process.
ICR Solutions offers a comprehensive Incident Management Service which is aimed at minimising the loss of life, property and production time due to Emergency Incidents.
ICR Solutions Incident Managers will, in the case of an emergency assist in managing and/or directing the internal response mechanisms of the company within the corporate guidelines, as set up in the Emergency Action and Disaster Management Plans.
ICR Incident Managers will, act as an intermediary between the company management and all external service providers required on site to resolve the incident
With a wealth of experience ranging from Emergency Medical Response and Fire and Rescue Operations through to Hazardous Materials Cleanup and incident rehabilitation, ICR Solutions is able to offer practical solutions that ensure the client’s best interests, while not alienating responding agencies, by creating expectations that are beyond their capabilities.
In today’s entertainment environment the procedure of using non-purpose built venues or temporary venues to host entertainment events is becoming more commonplace. From exhibition halls, sugar terminals and community halls to purpose built open-air fan parks, concerts and tented venues, from public parks and sport fields to a long distance running or cycle race, events attract crowds both in the form of spectators and participants.
The onus is placed on the event management or production company to provide a safe and secure environment as far as is reasonably practical. The security at these events is generally handled by professional security companies who are expected to undertake safety functions in addition to their security tasks.
With the ever present threat of liability for mishaps at an event the need for specialised emergency and safety management is becoming
more apparent, especially when you consider the various safety requirements for each type of event that can be hosted.
Compilation of an Event Safety Plan
An event safety plan is a made up of a number of parts, with the emergency / disaster response plan been only one component of the plan.
The plan also includes pre- and post- event requirements from the various authorities, licensing and legislative requirements and safety management plan.
ICR Solutions, with its wealth of experience is able to compile an Event Safety Plan tailor made to your event and assist in obtaining approval for the plan and its components with all necessary stakeholders.
Event Safety Management
Event safety management is a multi-disciplinary function and should include the ongoing assessment of an event environment to ensure the safety of event patrons and staff.
Working together with the security manager and event manager / coordinator the Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring set-up safety, compliance with the Event Safety Plan, and break-down safety following an event.
ICR Solutions Safety Managers are cross-trained in various Emergency Fields and as such have an unique understanding of the requirements and functions of a Safety Manager and will undertake such functions in a manner that will not compromise patron safety or event profitability.
In today’s security conscious world secure housing estates are becoming a regular fixture in most communities. These secure estates are often neglected by fire prevention services in regards to annual compliance inspections for both fixed installations and to ensure the compliance of various complexes and units within such estates.
ICR Solutions is able to undertake inspections of the estate, and any such sub-complexes and units, to ensure compliance with legislative requirements with regards to common areas and fire protection equipment.
In terms of legislation Emergency Escape Routes must be lit to adequate levels at all times in which buildings are occupied. This includes normal lighting supplied of the normal main supply and lighting in case of main supply power failure.
ICR Solutions is able to undertake evaluations of the lighting levels in Emergency Routes, both under normal conditions and alternative power supply conditions, provide an audit report of the findings and where necessary suggest corrective actions.