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Cybersecurity and Power Engineering: How Digitalization and the Internet of Things (IoT) Impact Electrical System Safety
The integration of digitalization and the Internet of Things (IoT) into the electric power industry allows for the implementation of intelligent monitoring systems and increases the efficiency of power grids. However, the increasing number of connected devices elevates the risks of cyberattacks, such as unauthorized access, malware, and DDoS attacks. The article examines key threats and explains how encryption, multi-factor authentication, continuous monitoring, and regular software updates help minimize risks and protect infrastructure.
New Opportunities for Safe Employment of Women at JSC Russian Railways
The entry into force of the order of the Ministry of Labor of Russia enabled JSCo "RZD" to expand the list of professions available to women, including work as part of locomotive crews and rolling stock repair. To ensure comfort and safety, the company is introducing lightweight equipment, updating workwear, equipping rest areas, and providing psychological support. The material examines a set of key steps and a plan for 2021–2025 to improve working conditions and social guarantees for female workers.
Delivering the Main Message is Key
The practice of conducting "safety contacts" is intended to engage employees in discussing safety issues at work and at home, as well as to build a culture of safe behavior. The article analyzes typical errors in applying this tool, including replacing it with a briefing, conducting it on a schedule, or assigning this task to the occupational health and safety department. The text explains how to properly convey the key message and select topics in order to form a habit among the team of looking at the surrounding world from a safety perspective.
Can You Save Yourself? The Practice of Issuing Self-Rescuers to Employees
The article discusses the practice of providing employees with filtering self-rescuers during introductory occupational health and safety briefings to protect respiratory organs during evacuation in fires or accidents. It considers the types of self-rescuers, the procedure for their application, as well as the benefits of issuing them to protect workers' health and comply with fire safety requirements. In addition, the material pays attention to organizing staff training on the rules for using these protective equipment.
How to Engage Young Employees in Safety: Tips and Tools
The article highlights methods and tools for engaging young employees in occupational health and safety and industrial safety issues. The material examines practical approaches, including training using modern technologies, holding competitions, participation in decision-making, and creating specialized communities. The value of these methods is confirmed by the experience of PJSC RusHydro, where young specialists developed guidelines on the use of personal protective equipment that received high praise from experts.
Competency Matrix for Level 1-2 Managers. #HSE competencies
The article describes the experience of implementing an annual knowledge check in occupational health and safety and industrial safety for level 1–2 managers, as well as a project to create a three-level competency matrix based on key local regulatory acts of the enterprise. The author explains how evaluation through a testing system and case-solving helps identify lagging areas, assign targeted training, and track knowledge dynamics.
Risk Assessment for Newly Installed Equipment
The article examines a practical tool for production facilities, warehouses, and offices — a risk assessment checklist for the procurement and installation of simple equipment. The author describes a step-by-step verification process involving a committee, from the preliminary analysis of the operating manual to the drafting of an action plan prior to commissioning. Such a procedure helps ensure equipment safety and prevent the commissioning of facilities that pose high risks to the life and health of employees.
Dropped Objects: How Asia Drilling Enhances Safety on Drilling Rigs
Asia Drilling developed and implemented a comprehensive dropped object prevention system to increase safety on drilling rigs. The article describes the key components of this system, including proactive hazardous zone control, regular inspections, the use of tethered tools, and annual training of more than 400 employees under the DROPS program. The implementation of the system made it possible to reduce the number of identified violations related to equipment tethering at height by more than 85%.
Rosgeologia Holding's "Green Rating" Environmental Ranking
Rosgeo Holding conducts the "Green Rating" evaluation of its subsidiaries and divisions, aimed at determining the effectiveness of their performance in the field of environmental safety and encouraging environmental protection development. The assessment is carried out using a point system based on a set of criteria, including the implementation of resource-saving technologies, documentation management, staff education, and inspection results. The article discloses the goals of compiling the rating, the calculation methodology used, and rewards for the winners.
Impact of the Process Management Approach on Safety Culture at JSCo "RZD"
The article is dedicated to the experience of JSC "Russian Railways" in developing a process-oriented management approach and its impact on the level of occupational safety culture. Using the example of around 550 business processes in the field of occupational health and safety, the author shows how graphical modeling helps identify operational risks, eliminate inefficient operations, and quickly master technologies during staff turnover. The use of process models in combination with standard procedures of the occupational health and safety management system allows clarifying the responsibilities of managers and enhancing worker safety.
Winter Driving: Tips for Drivers
Difficult winter road conditions require special attention from drivers and a change in their usual driving style. In this article, the author recalls the main aspects of vehicle preparation and safe driving, including tire selection, the use of ABS and ESP systems, as well as distance-keeping rules. Following these recommendations helps to better control the car on a slippery road and significantly reduces the risk of getting into a traffic accident.
Driver Psychology: How to Avoid Provocations, Manage Anger, and Stay Calm to Prevent Accidents
The article examines the psychological aspects of driving under conditions of urban stress and road rage. The author explains the key factors of emotional tension behind the wheel and provides practical advice on maintaining self-control and preventing conflicts. The described psychological techniques and safety recommendations help users not give in to provocations, maintain composure, and avoid traffic accidents.