REFINERY NEWS May 2012

Contractor’s Yard revamp
Enref is in the process of re-asserting its control of the contractor’s on-site fabrication yard and offices. That means
that contractors doing business with Enref will have to operate from their own external bases.
Over the years the contractor’s yard has
been used by both Enref and third party
companies- some of the more than 14
third party companies have had bases on site for
over 15 years.
However, after an extensive re-assessment
of the pros and cons in terms of the business
processes the engineering department decided
that a change was needed.
Deputy Engineering Manager, Sibusiso Zulu
says the concept of removing contractors from
the Refinery came about when Engen realised
that having contractor’s on site was becoming an
increasing HSE risk in terms of added responsibility
for Engen controlling the yard.
“We considered the cost involved in keeping
the contractor’s on site as well as the image the
yard was creating for Enref and weighed this
against cost saving on these logistics.”
As a refinery we were spending a lot of money
on constant supervision, security (badging, theft,
and confidential info), controlling traffic and
personnel movement, property damage.
“Our research showed substantial savings in the
long term and we devised an engineering control
plan,” says Sibusiso. This plan includes discussions
with relevant contractors and revisiting our
current workflow processes to manage risks.
Relocating from site, however, does not
excuse contractors from complying with Engen
regulations as safety audits will still be conducted
regularly by appointed Engen staff. If contractors
do not comply with regulations they will be
instructed to stop work until deviation is corrected.
Above: The contractor’s yards in the process of demolition
Caring for the elderly
Recently, CSI Co-ordinator Paul Makhanya along with Refinery Events
co-ordiantor Heather Seidle visited Old age homes in Lamontville,
Wentworth, Bluff and UMlazi to show them love and appreciation in
their respective communities.
The elderly patrons of four old age homes could not contain their excitement
when Paul arrived unexpectedly to give them a variety of clothing.
Above: Refinery Social Investment continues to build a caring brand image and positive perceptions.
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