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Hernic Ferrochrome implements IsoMetrix EHS Management

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Applicable Industries	Mining
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Asset Health Management (AHM) Predictive Maintenance
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Hernic Ferrochrome, the world’s 4th largest integrated ferrochrome producer, needed a robust system to manage Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) and compliance within those areas. The company required a system that would integrate with the core of different information and process flow systems. A further essential requirement was a system that would exist as a management tool in handling the information obtained from the integration of these various systems. The company needed a system that would be fully functional from go-live onwards, simple to use, and can report correct data at any given time through reporting and dashboards. The company also wanted to manage all its 700 employees together with their 3000 contracted employees with regards to SHEQ. At any time, it was necessary to see who is on site as no contractor, or contractor’s staff member, who is not fully compliant in terms of rules and regulations, are allowed access to the property. Read More
About Customer	Hernic Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd is the world’s 4th largest integrated ferrochrome producer based in the North West Province, South Africa. It is located in the western limb of the Bushveld Complex which is one of the world ‘s largest chrome ore deposits. Hernic operates four furnaces including the largest ferrochrome furnace in the world. The company has 700 permanent employees and 3,000 contractors. The company has three sites and 150 system users. The company is involved in chrome ore mining and ferrochrome production. Read More
Solution	Hernic Ferrochrome implemented the IsoMetrix GRC suite, which includes modules for Health, Safety and Environment, Occupational Health & Hygiene, Primary Healthcare & Wellness, Audits, Enterprise Risk Management, and Legal Register & Compliance. The IsoMetrix software was chosen for its agility, visibility through dashboards, and its ability to integrate with other software. The software acts as the central repository for all employee and contractor records, allowing KPIs such as lost time injury rates to be managed effectively. The development of the Visual Felt Leadership (VFL) module has turned around relations with employees. Every Friday, management spends time with staff, asking questions, making notes of areas which may not comply with standards, giving compliments, and constantly collaborating with employees, building a stronger relationship between management and staff. The system is also integrated with the access control system, so that entrance to the site is physically prohibited for employees and contractors who have not received adequate training, have not passed required medical examinations, or do not have required permits to work. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Applicable Industries

Mining

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Asset Health Management (AHM)

Predictive Maintenance

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Hernic Ferrochrome, the world’s 4th largest integrated ferrochrome producer, needed a robust system to manage Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) and compliance within those areas. The company required a system that would integrate with the core of different information and process flow systems. A further essential requirement was a system that would exist as a management tool in handling the information obtained from the integration of these various systems. The company needed a system that would be fully functional from go-live onwards, simple to use, and can report correct data at any given time through reporting and dashboards. The company also wanted to manage all its 700 employees together with their 3000 contracted employees with regards to SHEQ. At any time, it was necessary to see who is on site as no contractor, or contractor’s staff member, who is not fully compliant in terms of rules and regulations, are allowed access to the property.

About Customer

Hernic Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd is the world’s 4th largest integrated ferrochrome producer based in the North West Province, South Africa. It is located in the western limb of the Bushveld Complex which is one of the world ‘s largest chrome ore deposits. Hernic operates four furnaces including the largest ferrochrome furnace in the world. The company has 700 permanent employees and 3,000 contractors. The company has three sites and 150 system users. The company is involved in chrome ore mining and ferrochrome production.

Solution

Hernic Ferrochrome implemented the IsoMetrix GRC suite, which includes modules for Health, Safety and Environment, Occupational Health & Hygiene, Primary Healthcare & Wellness, Audits, Enterprise Risk Management, and Legal Register & Compliance. The IsoMetrix software was chosen for its agility, visibility through dashboards, and its ability to integrate with other software. The software acts as the central repository for all employee and contractor records, allowing KPIs such as lost time injury rates to be managed effectively. The development of the Visual Felt Leadership (VFL) module has turned around relations with employees. Every Friday, management spends time with staff, asking questions, making notes of areas which may not comply with standards, giving compliments, and constantly collaborating with employees, building a stronger relationship between management and staff. The system is also integrated with the access control system, so that entrance to the site is physically prohibited for employees and contractors who have not received adequate training, have not passed required medical examinations, or do not have required permits to work.

Impact #1	The IsoMetrix GRC suite has provided an accurate and true reflection of data in real time.
Impact #2	Legal inspection and incident reporting became electronic.
Impact #3	The system has improved relations with employees through the Visual Felt Leadership (VFL) module.

Impact #1

The IsoMetrix GRC suite has provided an accurate and true reflection of data in real time.

Impact #2

Legal inspection and incident reporting became electronic.

Impact #3

The system has improved relations with employees through the Visual Felt Leadership (VFL) module.

Benefit #1	The system has helped to manage all its 700 employees together with their 3000 contracted employees with regards to SHEQ.
Benefit #2	The system has helped to avoid a potential Section 54, which would have cost the organization millions in lost production.

Benefit #1

The system has helped to manage all its 700 employees together with their 3000 contracted employees with regards to SHEQ.

Benefit #2

The system has helped to avoid a potential Section 54, which would have cost the organization millions in lost production.

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Hernic Ferrochrome implements IsoMetrix EHS Management

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