NORCAT offers unique risk management systems and solutions. We collaborate with government, development partners and other stakeholders in working to advance governance practices and policies that support sustainable development within a variety of skilled labour industries. Our team of consultants and subject matter experts provide in-depth safety management services to establish, manage and monitor a comprehensive safety management system or specific elements tailored to the organization.
As operations become more complex, it is essential to have effective processes and frameworks in place; NORCAT can assist in developing operational management systems to ensure compliance and effective risk management throughout the operations.
NORCAT can help shape and guide industry from a governmental planning perspective. We develop comprehensive health and safety, training and development, and human capital policies, regulations, and guidelines.
NORCAT’s deliverables strengthen the ability to manage and mitigate risk for industry and investment projects at various levels of governance; national, corporate and project level.
NORCAT worked with a National Mines and Minerals Ministry on a multi-faceted project to identify gaps and opportunities to support the pending creation of a large-scale, formal, productive, and safe mining industry.
Recommendations and key deliverables focused on mining industry health and safety technical guidelines, policy frameworks, implementation and rollout strategy, and on-going enforcement.
NORCAT recommended key performance indicators and reporting mechanisms to industry to allow for the continuous improvement of health and safety / training and development programs.
One of the underlying goals of the client was to create a culture of health / safety and productivity in this growing mining region.
NORCAT can provide initial and ongoing development of health, safety and environment management systems to support risk management throughout your organization.
Our consulting team provides expertise and a practical approach to help close any existing gaps, reduce operational risk and deliver customized safety management solutions which reflect the particular risks within your organization.
NORCAT’s safety management solutions are built on a thorough understanding of your business, which support your organization’s goals and objectives.
NORCAT developed a Continuous Improvement Working Tool to measure individual Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS) elements and sub-elements against auditable criteria for the various levels of HSEMS maturation.
The Implementation Strategy delivered a road map outlining the implementation process and schedule for attaining increasing levels of maturation for the Health, Safety and Environment Management System.
NORCAT designed a persuasive corporate presentation which successfully achieved buy-in from top level executives on the HSEMS Strategy.
The most effective means of reducing operational risk are sound policies, practices and procedures.
We can assist in developing effective operational management systems to provide the governance structure to monitor, report and benchmark progress.
NORCAT takes an integrative approach in developing operational management solutions to mitigate operational risk.
NORCAT developed a management system to govern the development, implementation, review and revision of standard operating procedures and work instructions.
The management system included process flows, standard document templates and forms, document numbering system, document tracking and archiving register.
Key stakeholder input was achieved through Consultation Workshops to support operations-wide engagement and commitment. NORCAT designed and delivered customized training for management, supervisorial and operational staff, in addition to providing embedded expert operational management system support throughout implementation of the new operational management system.
If not written correctly, Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) are of limited value. NORCAT can deliver expert solutions in the development of new SOPs or the review and revision of existing SOPs.
Our process in SOP development and revision supports and enables personnel to perform at the desired level of performance, and work efficiently, effectively, and safely.
NORCAT assisted in determining when and where procedures were needed. Our subject matter experts provided technical expertise in developing standard operating procedures for various areas within the mining organization; mine operations, mobile maintenance, process plant operations, process plant maintenance, and infrastructure.
NORCAT also revised existing procedures to meet current standards, and ensured they were comprehensive, up-to-date, and user-friendly for safe and efficient operations.