iSTEC - IMS Integrated Management System
The iSTEC IMS system has been researched and published by the ISTEC Safety and will assist both management and employees in their objectives of meeting financial, legal, moral and social responsibilities which rest on its shoulders in running a business.
This abstract introduces the iSTEC IMS system - a systematic and practical approach to risk management including Security, Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SSHEQ) risk management systems.
After extensive research and practical experience in surveys, benchmarking exercises, audits and evaluations conducted by iSTEC consultants and its associated companies, iSTEC has successfully identified the key components of an effective practical risk management system. The key components are:
- A comprehensive risk management system, which meets the criteria as benchmark, against 20 countries, system variables
- An internationally proven process model for risk management- IEDIM
- Training needs analysis and training programmes, which are risk based
- The critical sections and elements of a modern Risk Management Audit Programme-Risk Map
- The human factors in risk management- Human Risk and Reliability
- The perception and attitude survey to address Behavioral Based Safety
- Implementation strategy and techniques for (SSHEQ) Risk Management Systems- PICA
- Based on core elements of latest international management system
The elements of the system are set out in the Risk Management Audit Programme {Risk Map} handbook in a brief format so that management can easily cover the concept as set out in the synopsis. Further detail of the minimum standards and mark allocation of the rating system are included in the auditor's guideline, enabling management to readily identify features of its programme requiring attention. The critical elements are expressed as programme objectives. This system has helped many international mining and industrial companies to reach standards, which compare favorably with the rest of the world.
The implementation strategy (Plan, Implement, Control and Act - PICA) covers the general management requirements needed for implementation, which, if carried out in the long term, will pay dividends in the form of a productive, healthier work force and improved profit performance.
The IMS system can start virtually overnight as iSTEC can supply most of the back-up training, documentation, examples of standards, computer software and further technical data needed. Management needs not to waste time on benchmarking exercises and inventing new programmes.
The iSTEC IMS system is designed so that its correct implementation identifies both the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of any risk management programme. It therefore provides an invaluable "user-friendly" and measurable, leadership, assessment and control system of the organization's efforts and culture. It allows identification, evaluation, development and monitoring of management's efforts. Another important aspect is that the use of this system, when incorporated with the associated audit and rating system, provides for employers and employees to receive visible recognition for their overall standard and achievements. An optional part of the system is the rating process, giving recognition to management by means of level ratings for reaching certain high standards of achievement, benchmark against world best practices.
The iSTEC IMS system has assisted many industrial and mining operations to reach and maintain performance levels, which compare favorably with the rest of the industrialized world. The system has been acknowledged by large international organizations, and is presently used in several countries around the globe. One of the greatest challenges facing management today is to conserve their human, physical and financial resources. Following current principles of management, the iSTEC system, on scientific lines, dovetails into the day-to-day working procedures in all categories of organizational and operational activities.
Ongoing and progressive risk control and risk financing is the result of the implementation and maintenance of an effective risk management programmes. The foundation rests on sound principals like commitment to teamwork and participative management techniques. Dividends will be an improved standard recognized as international best practices for safety, security, health, quality and environmental management.