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Welcome from SHEQ FOUNDATIONWelcome from SHEQ FOUNDATION

It is with great pleasure that SHEQ Foundation and its Nigerian partner Safety

Advocacy &Empowerment Foundation invite you to present, participate ,

exhibit, advertise and sponsor the 4th WASHEQ Conference to be held at the La

Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra on the 29th of August 2014.

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Welcome from SHEQ FOUNDATIONWelcome from SHEQ FOUNDATIONTable of Contents

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The theme for the 2014 conference is “Charge towards the future...Targeting

zero together”. The theme reflects the direction we want to take with respect

to SHEQ. Presenters will enable us all to build our knowledge and strengthen

the fields of injury prevention and safety promotion within West Africa.

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Sponsorship/Exhibition ‐ 5

Advertising opportunities ‐ 5

WASHEQ 2013 tickets ‐ 6

Venue & visa  info ‐ 6

A d 7As West Africa continues to grow and prosper, we have a shared responsibility

to provide a safe working environment for all of our workers. By investing in a

healthy future, employers will provide the blueprint for attracting and

protecting our most valuable resource—our people. As professionals in the

field, you recognize that effective health and safety measures give us a

competitive advantage. Hard‐working Africans expect to go home safely to

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their families at the end of each working day. To attract and retain the skilled

workers we need to build our economy, we must meet this expectation.

The conference provides an excellent opportunity to promote your

Organization and contributions from corporate sponsors allow us to offer a

quality educational experience at an affordable cost. Our conference

committee is dedicated enthusiastic diverse and collaborative –committee is dedicated, enthusiastic, diverse, and collaborative

representatives from industry, and work tirelessly year‐round

to develop original programs and select speakers that represent the “best

of the best.” Year after year, attendees tell us they come away with practicaltools they can use immediately in their workplaces; they also meet people whocan help them solve specific safety challenges and develop professionally.

The last three conferences were successful in providing sponsors, exhibitors

and advertisers with significant exposure to a wide range of conference

participants.

I hope you will be able to join us at the conference in the assurance that

it will assist you in dealing with SHEQ management within your organization.

I look for ard to elcomin o on the daI look forward to welcoming you on the day.

Ella Tieku

Executive Director

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WASHEQ 2012 & 2013 HighlightsWASHEQ 2012 & 2013 HighlightsRegional Visitors:Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, & Cote D’Ivoire.

Other Countries:South Africa, Canada, U.K, U.S.A, 

55% of visitors could either recommend, specify or make a purchasing decision.

Top 10 Visitor Job Functions – WASHEQ 20121 Safety Professionals including HSE managers 65.00%2 Technical Management 12%3 Senior Management 8%4 General Operating 5%5 Education & Training 5%

h6 Others 5%

For more info contact Richard Darkoon +233246293512 or email him at admin@sheqfoundation.org

On your mobile/ipad/android download are app at : washeq.mobapp.at

Call for Call for Papers & PresentersPapers & Presenters

SHEQ Foundation Annual West Africa Safety, Health,Environment & Quality conference attracts more than 350delegates from the West Africa industry workforce, majorproduct suppliers contractors and representatives from

IMPORTANT DATESSubmissions Due:

product suppliers, contractors and representatives fromgovernment, industry groups and unions.

We bring together the best and brightest in the field of SHEQfor teaching, learning, and sharing best practices and providesexceptional learning and networking opportunities.

This year’s Theme the theme “Charge towards the

1st February 2014

Selection Process:1 March 2014

This year s Theme the theme Charge towards thefuture...Targeting zero together” reflects the journey that weare all focusing on.

The conference will feature a mix of invited internationalkeynotes and a full programme of peer reviewed technicalpresentations covering every aspect of SHEQ issues from aWest Africa perspective.

Notification:1 April 2014

Final Papers Due:p p

We ask presenters to cover the topics that West Africans take for granted and is often overlooked when examining workplace injury  concerns. We have 15 slots and that includes 8 breakout sessions.

Submissions are welcomed under the following topics:

Final Papers Due:1 June 2014

PowerPoint Presentations:road safety, fire safety, COSHH, Healthy workplaces, waste 

disposal ,noise,  and the basic safety skills workers need as our industry grows.Breakout sessions are 45 minutes with the other 7 slot s of 20 minute duration.

Presentations:1 July 2014

PROPOSAL GUIDELINESPROPOSAL GUIDELINESPlease submit a 500 word abstract, summarising the presentation and the presenters professional background. Proposals may be submitted via email to director@sheqfoundation.org

The  breakout sessions should cater for 3 Skill Levels,  please ensure your session will cater for one of theses skill sets:• Novice: Defined as ideal for someone new to the safety industry• Intermediate: Defined as ideal for someone not new to the industry but not yet an expert• Advanced: Defined as ideal for someone who is an expert in the safety industry

All submissions selected for presentation at the Conference will be included on the proceedings USB given to all conference delegates.

Sponsorship,  Sponsorship,  AdvertisingAdvertising & Exhibition& ExhibitionSponsorshipSponsorship

The 4th WASHEQ Conference in Accra is shaping up to be the bestyet, as per the theme of the conference we are continuouslyimproving to deliver a better conference . To fund this non‐profitevent, we rely heavily on sponsorship. Your sponsorship will ensure

AdvertisingAdvertisingCompanies can reserve advertising space in the WASHEQ  2014 Programme book.  The Program brochure  will be distributed onsite to all attendees. 600 copies will be presented and remaining copies sent to companies whoevent, we rely heavily on sponsorship. Your sponsorship will ensure

that your organization receives maximum exposure andopportunity for promotion; the cost to individual delegates isminimised, allowing more delegates to attend; and the conferenceis of the highest possible standard.

Whilst we are confident that packages will meet your expectations, we are open  to discuss  alternative sponsorship opportunities or 

presented and remaining copies sent  to companies who did not make it.

Bookings for advertising space are considered on  first‐come, first‐served basis. If interested please send advert in pdf format and proof of payment to director@sheqfoundation.org

/ /variation to the packages. Examples of other sponsorships include morning or afternoon  tea, drinks, entertainment,  USBs to be  given to participants etc.

Without all of you, we would not be able to provide a place and  time each year when we can learn, be encouraged, inspire others as we further ourselves and  our organizations in our pursuit of health and safety.

Outside back cover  /  Inside back cover /  Full Page  GHC 500 Half page GHC 250 

ExhibitionExhibitionExhibitors will be acknowledged in the delegatesconference packs and on the conference display screen. Inaddition, we will publish a list of all exhibitors on ourwebsite.

Please submit website address, high quality logo and a 50health and safety.

Sponsorship BracketsSponsorship Brackets

DIAMOND – TBA ‐9m2 exhibition booth – 15 tickets

PLATINUM‐GHC3000 ‐4m2 exhibition booth ‐ 4 tickets

GOLD – GHC 2000 – 3 tickets

SILVER – GHC 1000 – 2 tickets

word description of your business that you wish topromote to conference delegates and more!

20 exhibition booths are available. ( confirmed exhibitorfor 2014 include CPSS, SMTS, ESHCOL & CARES so 16 slotsleft)

PricesPricesBRONZE – GHC 500 – 1 ticket

Companies can benefit from a range of opportunities for highly valuable extra visibility by becoming sponsors of WASHEQ 2014.

Let sponsorship of this internationally attended event work for you to highlight your brand, recognize your company, and link your 

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Prices Prices 1 4/4 ft square – GHC 600   includes 1 ticket2 6/6 ft square – GHC 900   includes 2 tickets3 9/9 ft square – GHC 1200 includes 3 tickets

The shell scheme package includes:• Modular walls • Fascia panel(s) with company  name, stand number •  Lighting • Power socket and supply • 

organization with  West Africa ‘s Premiere SHEQ Conference.

Not only will your organization benefit from the goodwill and exposure that sponsorship brings, but your participation will positively impact the safety of the West Africa industry as a whole. 

Furniture package comprising table and  2 chairs. 

For the full exhibition or sponsorship brochure please send  mail to director@sheqfoundation.org

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WASHEQ 2014 TicketsWASHEQ 2014 TicketsTickets to attend WASHEQ 2014 will be available January 2014, as usual they will be etickets, proof ofpayment is sent to sheqfoundation and we send you an eticket, this reduces are cost to organise conferencethereby reducing conference participation cost. Registration and participation fee of NGN 10,000 or $60 orGHC120. To register to attend click here and when tickets go on sale we will send you a reminder email.g g yCopy and paste in your browserhttp://www.sheqfoundation.org/washeq.html

Ghana Account Name: SHEQ FoundationAccount No. 0101100002582Bank: UT Bank, Airport City, Accra

Nigeria Account Name: SAFETY ADVOCACY & EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATIONAccount No. 0128006518

Conference Venue & VisaConference Venue & Visa

Email to receipt   slip  director@sheqfoundation.organd you will be sent your e‐ticket

Bank: GT BankEmail to receipt   slip  director@sheqfoundation.organd you will be sent your e‐ticket

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Visa Requirements for GhanaVisa Requirements for GhanaWest Africans do not require a visa for Ghana as we are all part of the ECOWAS community however you need a valid passport.  Other foreigners require a passport and a Ghana visa to 

enter the country, and should obtain the visa in advance from a Ghana embassy or consulate in their home country.

WASHEQ 2014 AWARDSWASHEQ 2014 AWARDSThis year we have 3 awards to give away:

Do you know an electricalelectrical safetysafety championchampion that need to be rewarded for his great work…send us mail andall the information about him or her.

The IndividualIndividual SafetySafety AwardAward acknowledges outstanding contributions by individual employees inestablishing and maintaining high standards of occupational safety and health activities and achievements.The contributions to workplace health and safety should be verifiable. Evaluation will take into account thedifferent circumstances of the Industry.

The SafetySafety LeadershipLeadership AwardAward is to encourage the recognition of heads, managers and supervisors for theirefforts to improve or sustain high health and safety standards either at a business unit or at a corporatelevel. The contributions to workplace health and safety should be verifiable. Evaluation will take intoaccount the different circumstances of the Industry.

AwardAward CriteriaCriteriaThe criteria against initiatives identified as a notable achievement will be judged are as followsThe criteria against initiatives identified as a notable achievement will be judged are as follows:1. Risk/s addressed: The significance to the industry of the health and/or safety risk addressed by theinitiative2. Applicability: The degree to which the initiative to improving health and safety has widespreadapplicability across the industry in which he works3. Effectiveness: The extent to which the initiative has resulted in, or has the potential to result in reductionof risk to health and safetyof risk to health and safety4. Leading Practice: The degree to which the initiative achieves, or has the potential to achieve, goalsbeyond regulatory compliance.5. Commitment to zero harm: Overall commitment demonstrated to by the notable achievement toeliminating health and safety incidents in the Industry.

NominationsNominationsThis may be made by anyone who is aware of an employee who would qualify for a safety award.

Send information below about nominee to director@sheqfoundation.org latest by June 2014.•Name of nominee(s). Where there is a company or team please specify• A outline of the notable achievement; and• A statement as to why the notable achievement should receive the Award in light of the five criteria