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Visualization of Safety Induction
At JSC VTZ, the introductory briefing on occupational health and safety is conducted in the "Steel Safety Room". The article tells how a 3D briefing on a diorama screen with surround sound, a safety line on the floor, and individual monitors help familiarize visitors with the rules of safe behavior on the factory grounds. From the material, one can learn how visualization and interactive elements help draw attention to the topic of occupational health and safety.
"Quest Room" for Practical Occupational Safety Skill Assessment
The quest room is a special platform for the practical testing of skills of line managers and middle managers in the field of occupational health and safety, industrial and fire safety. Examinees act as persons checking compliance with regulatory requirements at facilities with artificially created violations of equipment, tools, and documentation. Practical verification allows evaluating the ability to apply knowledge in practice and raising the level of personnel competence in the field of ensuring safety.
Risk Assessment: A Different Perspective
Risk assessment is an important tool for ensuring safety and managing occupational health and safety; however, this process is often subject to subjective views and ambiguous interpretations. The article examines the features of system safety analysis, the permissibility of temporary deviations from standards, and the complexity of perceiving inspections by control and supervisory bodies. The material shows why objectivity, attentiveness, and a comprehensive approach are required to prevent unforeseen consequences.
Office Health and Safety
Even in the office, safety risks exist, so involving office employees in the occupational health and safety agenda helps improve the attitude toward safety across the entire company. The author shares proven ideas for staff engagement, including community clean-up days with greening efforts, old equipment collection campaigns, regular audits, and continuous feedback collection. These tools allow for identifying and eliminating workplace problems, boosting employee motivation, and communicating openly with the team.
Zarubezhneft Continues to Preserve the West Siberian Population of the Siberian Crane (White Crane)
"Zarubezhneft" summarized the results of its 2022 work on the preservation and restoration of the West Siberian population of the Siberian crane under the national project "Ecology". Thanks to the company's financial support, repairs were carried out at the Rare Crane Species Nursery of the Oka Nature Reserve, 5 one-year-old chicks were released into the wild, and equipment for genetic research was purchased. In addition, specialists prepared for an expedition to Yakutia to collect wild crane eggs and worked on the issue of creating an alternative wintering ground for birds in southern Uzbekistan.
New Horizons: Modern Methods and Events for Enhancing HSE Culture
The illusion of safety and the characteristics of modern thinking reduce people's vigilance, posing a challenge for occupational health and safety specialists to update their approaches. The article presents effective formats and approaches to developing a safety culture — from interactive activities, VR simulators, and artificial intelligence solutions to CSR projects and cross-functional collaboration. The use of innovations helps increase employee engagement and improve information perception, delivering significant results in the company's work.
HSE in Action: Key Aspects of Employee Engagement in Safety
The article reveals the reasons for the general lack of interest in the topic of safety and the factors that determine employee motivation to comply with the rules. The material examines applicable personnel engagement practices, from testing upon hiring to joint risk management and informing. The application of these methods contributes to the popularization of occupational health and safety and increases worker involvement in safety issues.
Secrets of Success: HSE Leadership Strategy in Shaping Safety Culture
The article reveals the role of safety culture and occupational health and safety as fundamental components of the successful operation of modern companies. The material explains how the leadership of managers and occupational health and safety services, employee engagement, and the development of soft interaction skills help control risks and transform business processes. The author shows that authoritative leadership requires working on oneself and changing one's mindset to ensure the safety of people and business.
Using Video Analytics to Record HSE Violations and More
The article talks about practical experience in implementing a video analytics system in production to monitor the presence of workers in hazardous zones. The specifics of equipment configuration and neural network training for accurate recognition of people near operating equipment are examined. The described solution helps promptly notify responsible persons about occupational health and safety violations and can be adapted for other tasks, including monitoring the use of personal protective equipment and detecting fires.
Zarubezhneft’s Contribution to the “Business and Biodiversity” Project: Corporate Biodiversity Conservation Programs
The article tells about the corporate programs of the company Zarubezhneft on biodiversity conservation in the Arctic and the Far North, including monitoring of wild reindeer populations and artificial reproduction of aquatic bioresources. As part of the 'Business and Biodiversity' initiative, the company finances the modernization of the Rare Crane Species Nursery of the Oka Nature Reserve and scientific expeditions to Yakutia. The publication highlights the practical experience of business in restoring the West Siberian population of the Siberian crane and promoting environmental protection programs.
Releasing Captive-Bred Siberian Crane Chicks into the Wild
The article describes the implementation of a project for the conservation and restoration of the population of the Siberian crane (sterkh), listed in the Red Data Book. Using the release of six young birds in the "Kunovatsky" Nature Reserve in July 2023 as an example, it details the methodology of raising Siberian cranes in a nursery with minimal human contact and preparing them for life in a natural environment. Readers will learn how the birds adapt to an open bog and how their migration route is tracked using GSM transmitters.
Zarubezhneft: Leading the Way in State Environmental Initiatives
The article summarizes the results of the work of the company Zarubezhneft for 2021 within the framework of the National Project "Ecology" on the conservation and restoration of the West Siberian population of the Siberian crane (white crane). The material examines the results of financial assistance to the Oka Nature Reserve, including nursery repairs, chick breeding, and an expedition to Yakutia to replenish genetic diversity. The publication clearly demonstrates the success of the project and reveals how complex the process of reintroducing rare species is.