Wincanton seconded two health and safety experts to the Tanzania Professional Driver Project in Dar es Salaam to conduct a health and safety audit for Transaid’s partner organisation the National Institute of Transport (NIT).
Colin Wilson and Colin Fenwick, who are both safety advisors for Wincanton, spent two weeks at the NIT conducting a health and safety review at the training centre. The study focused on examining current practices and aimed to improve the overall health and safety performance of the organisation.
A full health and safety assessment of the NIT campus was conducted including all areas such as classrooms, offices, the canteen, , computer labs, engineering workshops, medical dispensary, stores, roads and infrastructure, washrooms and halls of residence.
Following this, the advisors facilitated a workshop to introduce the findings to the NIT senior management and to get feedback on what appropriate actions could be taken to address any issues found.
At the end of the visit a full report of recommendations was made along with suggestions on how these could be incorporated into the organisation’s strategic plan. Colin and Colin also ensured that any advice given was compliant with The Occupational Health & Safety Act 2003 in Tanzania and appropriate and adaptable to the local surroundings.
As a result of this input, a health and safety committee has been established at the NIT to help establish good health and safety policies and to ensure a proper emphasis is placed on this important issue going forwards.
The head of the NIT expressed his gratitude and pointed out that the invaluable work and guidance received from the health and safety experts was needed to move health and safety standards in Tanzania forwards and to ensure safety of all employees and students at the centre.
In December 2011 Wincanton seconded health and safety experts Lisa McGrevy and Garry Spicer to the Industrial Training Centre in Zambia. They carried out an annual Health and Safety audit and additional training. The centre received a total score of 75% this year - an improvement of 5% on the previous year - and staff gained practical experience on how to address key health and safety challenges and apply solutions within the centre and across different departments.
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