Promotion brochure for WASHEQ 2014 taking place in Accra Ghana.

1. 29 AUGUST 2014, LA PALM ROYAL BEACH HOTEL, ACCRA ,
GHANA
4th Edition of WASHEQ Brought to you by:

2. Welcome from SHEQ FOUNDATION
Welcome 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
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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.
As 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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Table of Contents
2012 Conference highlights ‐ 2
Call for paper & presenters ‐
Call for paper & presenters 4
Sponsorship/Exhibition ‐ 5
Advertising opportunities ‐ 5
WASHEQ 2013 tickets ‐ 6
Venue & visa info ‐ 6
Awards – 7
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LA PALM ROYAL BEACH HOTEL
Conference Centre
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 –
dedicated, enthusiastic, diverse,
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 practical
tools they can use immediately in their workplaces; they also meet people who
can 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 welcoming you on the da
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Ella Tieku
Executive Director
SHEQ FOUNDATION
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3. WASHEQ 2012 & 2013 Highlights
Regional 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 2012
1 Safety Professionals including HSE managers
65.00%
2 Technical Management 12%
3 Senior Management 8%
4 General Operating 5%
5 Education & Training 5%
6 Others 5%
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For more info contact Richard Darko
on +233246293512 or email him at
admin@sheqfoundation.org
On your mobile/ipad/android download are app
at : washeq.mobapp.at

4. Call for Papers & Presenters
Call for Papers & Presenters
SHEQ Foundation Annual West Africa Safety, Health,
Environment & Quality conference attracts more than 350
delegates from the West Africa industry workforce, major
product suppliers contractors and representatives from
suppliers,
government, industry groups and unions.
We bring together the best and brightest in the field of SHEQ
for teaching, learning, and sharing best practices and provides
exceptional learning and networking opportunities.
This year’s Theme the theme
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future...Targeting zero together” reflects the journey that we
are all focusing on.
The conference will feature a mix of invited international
keynotes and a full programme of peer reviewed technical
presentations covering every aspect of SHEQ issues from a
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West Africa perspective.
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:
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.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submissions Due:
1st February 2014
Selection Process:
1 March 2014
Notification:
1 April 2014
Final Papers Due:
1 June 2014
PowerPoint
Presentations:
1 July 2014
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Please 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.

5. Sponsorship, Advertising & Exhibition
Sponsorship
The 4th WASHEQ Conference in Accra is shaping up to be the best
yet, as per the theme of the conference we are continuously
improving to deliver a better conference . To fund this non‐profit
event, we rely heavily on sponsorship. Your sponsorship will ensure
that your organization receives maximum exposure and
opportunity for promotion; the cost to individual delegates is
minimised, allowing more delegates to attend; and the conference
is of the highest possible standard.
Whilst we are confident that packages will meet your expectations,
we are open to discuss alternative sponsorship opportunities or
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.
health and safety.
Sponsorship 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
BRONZE – GHC 500 – 1 ticket
Companies can benefit from a range of opportunities for highly
valuable extra visibility by becoming sponsors of WASHEQ 2014.
Advertising
Companies 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 who
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
Outside back cover /
/ Inside back cover / Full Page GHC
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Exhibition
500
Exhibitors will be acknowledged in the delegates
Half page GHC 250
conference packs and on the conference display screen. In
addition, we will publish a list of all exhibitors on our
website.
Please submit website address, high quality logo and a 50
word description of your business that you wish to
promote to conference delegates and more!
20 exhibition booths are available. ( confirmed exhibitor
for 2014 include CPSS, SMTS, ESHCOL & CARES so 16 slots
left)
Prices
Prices
1 4/4 ft square – GHC 600 includes 1 ticket
2 6/6 ft square – GHC 900 includes 2 tickets
3 9/9 ft square – GHC 1200 includes 3 tickets
Let sponsorship of this internationally attended event work for you
to highlight your brand, recognize your company, and link your
organization with West Africa ‘s Premiere SHEQ Conference.
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The shell scheme package includes:
• Modular walls • Fascia panel(s) with company name,
stand number • Lighting • Power socket and supply •
Furniture package comprising table and 2 chairs.
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.
For the full exhibition or sponsorship brochure please
send mail to director@sheqfoundation.org
WASHEQ 2012 SPONSORS

6. WASHEQ 2014 Tickets
Tickets to attend WASHEQ 2014 will be available January 2014, as usual they will be etickets, proof of
payment is sent to sheqfoundation and we send you an eticket, this reduces are cost to organise conference
thereby reducing conference participation cost. Registration and participation fee of NGN 10,000 or $60 or
GHC120. To register to attend click here and when tickets go on sale we will send you a reminder email.
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Copy and paste in your browser
http://www.sheqfoundation.org/washeq.html
Ghana
Account Name: SHEQ Foundation
Account No. 0101100002582
Bank: UT Bank, Airport City, Accra
Email to receipt slip director@sheqfoundation.org
and you will be sent your e‐ticket
Nigeria
Account Name: SAFETY ADVOCACY &
EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
Account No. 0128006518
Bank: GT Bank
Email to receipt slip director@sheqfoundation.org
and you will be sent your e‐ticket
Conference Venue & Visa
LA PALM ROYAL BEACH HOTEL, ACCRA, GHANA
Visa Requirements for Ghana
West 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.

7. WASHEQ 2014 AWARDS
This year we have 3 awards to give away:
Do you know an electrical safety champion that need to be rewarded for his great work…send us mail and
all the information about him or her.
The Individual Safety Award acknowledges outstanding contributions by individual employees in
establishing 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 the
different circumstances of the Industry.
The Safety Leadership Award is to encourage the recognition of heads, managers and supervisors for their
efforts to improve or sustain high health and safety standards either at a business unit or at a corporate
level. The contributions to workplace health and safety should be verifiable. Evaluation will take into
account the different circumstances of the Industry.
Award Criteria
The criteria against initiatives identified as a notable achievement will be judged are as follows
follows:
1. Risk/s addressed: The significance to the industry of the health and/or safety risk addressed by the
initiative
2. Applicability: The degree to which the initiative to improving health and safety has widespread
applicability across the industry in which he works
3. Effectiveness: The extent to which the initiative has resulted in, or has the potential to result in reduction
of risk to health and safety
4. Leading Practice: The degree to which the initiative achieves, or has the potential to achieve, goals
beyond regulatory compliance.
5. Commitment to zero harm: Overall commitment demonstrated to by the notable achievement to
eliminating health and safety incidents in the Industry.
Nominations
This 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