Queue Edge on Community and HSE
Contract HSE Plan
HSE plans for each contract are identified as those associated with human activity
during execution of work. For each contract an operational hazard plan is drawn up and potential hazards identified.
Emergency Response
The emergency response procedures are as follows:
- In case of an emergency, the Queue Edge group leader shall notify the client Site Manager, Safety Officer and client Contract Representative. He shall in turn assess the level of the emergency and shall act accordingly. If it is an accident involving a casualty, the safety officer shall give the first aid to the victim and then make arrangements for further treatment. A comprehensive list containing all emergency contacts shall be provided and kept at the work site e.g. Clinic, telephone contacts, of Police, Fire brigade, Local community liaison officer etc.
- Reporting procedures shall be clearly defined. After each emergency, the plan shall be appraised for effectiveness and efficiency and amended accordingly.
Queue Edge Internal Communication
For good communication, regular contract meetings shall take place to discuss issues relating to:
- Staff register/attendance
- Local community workers welfare
- Movements log book
- Vehicle log book
- Materials delivery record
- Incidence report note book
- Daily work schedule per individual crews.
- E-mails, Phone
Working with Local Communities
Queue Edge’s policy is to maintain good relations with the Local/Host communities with whom we come into contact during the course of our business. This includes observing the protocols and customs of the local communities, paying homage to community leaders and elders and engaging local labour as required. Queue Edge ensures that any labour employed does not compromise quality and HSE standards. Depending on merits, Queue Edge also undertakes community assistance projects to show its goodwill to host communities.
Use of Local Labour
Queue Edge’s policy is to utilize local manpower whenever possible in its area of operations. These help us in stimulating the local economy and creating harmonious relationships for mutual benefits.
For short-term project work, causal labour is hired from the local community(ies) usually for semi or unskilled work. This is achieved by meeting with the community leaders and negotiating job specifications, positions and services required before mobilization takes place. Queue Edge’s objective is to fill legitimate positions and not to create jobs solely for the purpose of bringing locals onto the payroll. Queue Edge employs dedicated community liaison personnel.
For long term contracts, Queue Edge’s policy is to recruit permanent staff from local communities and train them through Queue Edge’s staff development program using thorough selection process involving interviews and tests to achieve this end.
In many cases Queue Edge utilizes local labour via local subcontractors. This is achieved by employing indigenous subcontractors registered with Queue Edge’s client companies. Such subcontractors include for example transport and security companies as well as specialist civil contractors.