Welcome to the HSE Induction for Swartkops Terminal Company for 2026

[Audio] Welcome to the HSE Induction for Swartkops Terminal Company for 2026.

[Audio] A brief background of STC Swartkops Terminal (Pty) Ltd (‘STC’) commenced operations in September 2014, operating at the old Swartkops Power Station next to Swartkops River. STC receives bulk manganese export consignments by rail, offloading these trains, stockpiling the manganese and subsequent delivery of the manganese in skips to shipside by road transport. STC is a service provider to Transnet. Through this relationship, Transnet now directs most of the existing manganese mines in the Northern Cape to utilize the services of STC in receiving the arriving trains, stockpiling their contents and subsequent delivery by road to the shipside in Gqeberha..

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[Audio] The type of work that we undertake means that thinking about your own health and safety and the health and safety of others must be a priority whilst you are working on our site. As an employee, contractor or visitor to our site, we want to provide you with an overview of the main health and safety arrangements that are in place to ensure that you can carry out your work or visit without coming to harm. We have a role to play in looking after both ourselves and other site users whilst in the workplace environment..

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[Audio] OUR EHS POLICY IN SUMMARY: 1. WE ARE COMMITED TO PROTECTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL PEOPLE WORKING AT OR VISITING OUR SITE. 2. WE PLAN, MANAGE, CONDUCT AND SUPERVISE ALL OUR WORK IN COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATION AND BEST PRACTICE. 3. WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT ALL WORKED HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES ALONG WITH THAT OF THE COMPANY. Environmental, Health, Safety Policy.

[Audio] Other policies include: Alcohol & drug policy HIV & Aids Policy.

[Audio] Our mission is to ensure the best relationship with our clients and Transnet both during and after their goals have been met. Creating export opportunities in Port Elizabeth, Ngqura & other ports. Creating jobs & assisting the South African Economy. Providing new infrastructure where necessary. What is our MISSION at STC?.

[Audio] Environmental Authorisation Water Use License Atmospheric Emissions License Waste license Rail Safety Permit ISO 14001:2015 in progress AUTHORISATIONS AND LICENSES:.

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[Audio] The process:. The process:. A collage of a train and a train Description automatically generated.

[Audio] Summary of what we do at STC: The primary activities are shunting rail wagons, tipping rail wagons, conveying tipped manganese via conveyor belts and stacked on a stockpile from the tripper car. We provide specialized logistic solutions for handling, storage of manganese ore and sinter, and loading onto ship on behalf of exporters to Gqeberha and Port of Ngqura Ports..

[Audio] Sub-contractors: All contractors working on site must produce a safety compliance file before commencing work on site. This file will be audited on a monthly basis to ensure continuous compliance. Our safety officers will be able to assist with the index so that you can compile a file that complies with the site-specific requirements. When doing site work, please ensure that you complete a daily risk assessment also known as a DSTI. If any of your emloyees are not medically fit to work, they will not be allowed to work on site..

[Audio] It is the responsibility of the clients and main contractors to ensure that those on site are competent and fit to work. It is the responsibility of the client and contractors to ensure that all his/her employees have attended the induction session and also are issued with the correct PPE in order to work safely on site..

[Audio] Standard site rules:. Home. Standard site rules:.

[Audio] Standard site rules: 1. When arriving on site, your first point of contact will be the contracted security guards. 2. Before entrance will be granted, security will ask you to identify yourself, which company you are from and which company you are here to for; proof of induction (induction card). 3. Once all is in order, a mandatory alcohol breathalyzer test will be done to ensure that you are not entering the site under the influence of alcohol..

[Audio] Vehicles on site: When entering the site with a vehicle, please ensure that your flashing lights or hazards are on at all times. There is constant movement of people, trucks, mobile machinery and other vehicles on site. Therefore, all vehicle drivers must adhere to the speed restriction of 20km/h when driving on site..

[Audio] Vehicles/machinery operating on site: Do not park in front of the tippler area offices. Do not park underneath or near the conveyor systems. Do not park inside the main stockpile area or the turbine hall. Do not park in the operational road where trucks and machinery operate..

[Audio] PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Mandatory PPE: Safety boots, hardhat, reflective clothing and dust mask. Employers must assess the work being undertaken and the environment his employees will operate in when determining the appropriate PPE to be work. These must be provided free of any charge to the employee. Main contractors must check that all their sub- contractors are wearing their full required PPE on site..

[Audio] We have male and female toilet facilities as well as ablution facilities on site. If you have trouble finding them, feel free to ask any employee on site for assistance. Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet. Do not leave the taps running. Please ensure to keep the toilet facilities clean after use..

[Audio] Asbestos Management Asbestos IS present on this site. We do have an asbestos management plan in place. If you discover any material which you suspect may contain asbestos, please report the situation immediately to the supervisor or manager..

[Audio] Why is it important to look after the environment? A healthy environment is essential for the health and well-being of all creatures including human beings. Our very survival depends on it. We need clean air to breathe. Clean water to drink and the health of the land affects our own health. Environmental rules are put in place to ensure that the work that we do does not cause damage to the environment. Responsibility lies with all to ensure that the impact on the environment is minimal..

[Audio] Create awareness Be aware of the environmental impact of your daily activities at work. Make a conscious effort to minimize waste. Dispose of waste in the correct manner (hazardous and general) Make an effort to save energy and resources. Report any water leaks Report any hydrocarbon leaks Use drip trays. Only smoke in designated smoking areas. How can you ‘do your bit’ when at work to reduce the environmental impact at stc:.

[Audio] Stockpiles must only be kept in designated places. Don’t leave any waste laying around on site. Discard of it in the closest labelled bin which is either general waste or hazardous waste. No plants must be taken, picked or broken. Birds, animals and reptiles must be left alone. If an animal or reptile is in your working area, notify the supervisor. Do not use the environment as a toilet. Littering can lead to you being fined, disciplinary action taken or future site access denied. Petrol, oil and diesel must be kept in appropriate containers only. Drip trays must be placed underneath machinery Basic environmental rules:.

[Audio] SIGNAGE Please adhere to symbolic signage displayed on site..

[Audio] Signage on site include: In case of an emergency: Cautiously follow the emergency exit signages displayed on the walls. Move in a cautious manner to the emergency assembly point..

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[Audio] PROHIBITATION: Only smoke in the designated smoking areas and discard of your cigarette buds in the provided bins..

[Audio] Housekeeping: Keep your work station clean. Clean up after you are done working in the area. Put everything back in its place..

[Audio] Working at heights This includes work on ladders, scaffolding, roofs, and other areas where a fall could occur. It's crucial to understand the risks and implement appropriate safety measures to prevent falls. A fall protection plan is required for working at heights. Working at heights certificates is required..

[Audio] Mobile machinery & vehicles Please be cautious and vigilant when moving around on site as we have moving machinery such as Front-End Loaders, Bobcats, Forklift, Telehandler as well as trucks with trailers and light motor vehicles..

[Audio] Be very careful when working near the rail line and near the tippler area, specifically during operations. We have moving locomotives and wagons. Please note that they run silently on the rail. Always be vigilant. In the case where you would like to cross the operational rail line (specifically near the tippler area), please communicate with the shunters before crossing. Once the go ahead has been given, you may cross the rail line in a safe manner..

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[Audio] Control measures are put in place to manage and mitigate the risk of harm to the employees on site. All work carried out on site must be covered by a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. All contractors are required to provide signed copies their task specific risk assessments prior to commencing work. Everyone has a responsibility to ensure that health and safety guidelines and procedures are followed..

[Audio] Incident, accident and near miss reporting:.

[Audio] Personnel on site have been trained in first aid or will be designated as the first aid appointed person. The relevant persons will be communicated to you via induction and displayed on noticeboards on site. Get to know who the first aiders are so that you are aware of who to contact in the event of a first aid emergency. First aiders:.

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[Audio] In the event of an emergency: We have 6 active fire activation points on site. In the event of a fire, sound the alarm in the area where you are working and evacuate if necessary. Walk quickly to the designated assembly point (shown in the next slide). Roll call will be done by supervisors of contractors. No one is to leave the assembly point without permission from the emergency controller in charge. Do not panic. Remain calm at all times. Return to work only once the emergency has been cleared..

[Audio] Emergency assembly point. Emergency assembly point.

[Audio] Emergency contact numbers: Emergency services: Medic Assist 24 086 017 7277 Fire brigade 041 585 1555 Police Flying Squad 10111 Lifeline 041 373 8666 (crisis line).

[Audio] Site Emergency Contact List: The site emergency contact list is displayed on noticeboards and certain areas around site. If you are in an emergency situation and need to contact them, feel free to go to security and ask for assistance..

[Audio] Please report any unsafe acts and conditions to your supervisor or EHS Department. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have, before signing your induction card. Please also note that your induction card is to be displayed to security before site access will be granted..

[Audio] Thank you for your time and patience during our induction process. SAFETY IS IN OUR HANDS!.