The notion of security in the Supply Chain activity has always been a priesthood. The sector is faced with two major problems: bringing together a profession in which there are multiple sources of accidents (traffic, climate, handling, etc.) and protecting employees, resources (vehicles, buildings, etc.), products, from different supply chain players. The issues are of course human, but also financial and legal since this type of situation can lead to convictions including criminal charges.
The different actors are working on setting up cause trees in the context of accidents. This analysis will generate material, organizational or human actions. This is a curative approach which aims to limit future risks. However, most organizations will rightly prioritize preventive actions. Some companies, for example, opt for the analysis of near misses (Bird's Pyramid) or EvRP (Occupational Risk Assessment). These analyzes lead to decision-making, material actions and changes in behavior. The whole must reduce the risks inherent to the activity and the environment in which each individual operates.
Actions and focus on the security protocol
Safety is above all a behavioral issue. Actions depend on the information and training of employees and third parties (flash news, internal newspapers, displays, training in economical driving, etc.). Some companies do not hesitate to set up “safety bonuses” for management and operational staff, for example in the form of competitions. The objective is that by reducing accidents, the company reduces all risks and changes the behavior of individuals sustainably.
These actions can also be related to securing dangerous actors and places. For example, we can mention the wearing of PPE, on-site access controls, the installation of smoke and gas detectors, better adapted vehicles (electric covers, remote controls, adapted tires, etc.)
Let's focus on the issue of communicating the rules internally and externally. This action is introduced as part of loading and unloading operations by a security protocol.
In the context of these operations, the security protocol replaced the prevention plan at the beginning of the 2000s. The protocol must contain information such as safety instructions during these operations or the terms of access and parking on the site. In the context of repetitive operations, the document is drawn up only once with the obligatory information. If the operations are unique, each operation is subject to a specific protocol (example: delivery to construction sites, etc.). These security protocols must be made available to a certain number of stakeholders by the heads of hospitality and transport companies.
Indeed, each party must be able to present this document to representatives of the CSE and the labor inspectorate. (Art4515-4 to Art4515-11 of the labor code). In practice, you can find essential information such as the direction of traffic, mandatory PPE, the location of platforms and on-site safety rules.
The use of the protocol during an epidemic
The protocol is a suitable support for communicating to all stakeholders in the supply chain. In this particular period, it makes it possible to disseminate the new rules linked to the epidemic in a readable manner for all stakeholders.
Let's take as an example the updating of reception conditions, the securing of spaces, the wearing of compulsory protective elements (such as masks, gloves, blouses, etc.). It also allows the partner company to plan and adapt its equipment.
Digital solutions are essential to make this communication between clients, shippers, transport companies and drivers easier and faster.
We can't imagine all the players updating their documents and sending this information to each party via paper or even by email.
As part of our solidarity approach, we thought of providing free access to our eProtocol site. This application allows the protocol to be posted online and validated by the different parties. The transport company therefore has the elements upstream of the service and can thus disseminate the information to its subcontractors and its drivers. When the driver approaches the protocolized site, he has access to the document indicating, among other things, the various health measures put in place on the site.
It is essential that health measures are known to everyone in order to enable their application and compliance. These operations must take place in complete safety without slowing down the pace of execution of the various services.
All the measures put in place have one and the same goal: to stop the spread of the epidemic and revive our economy, while ensuring the continuity of the supply chain.
To know more : www.eprotocol.fr/
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