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Using Dashboards in HSE
Dashboards are an accessible and visual data visualization tool that allows for a quick assessment of the current state of processes without specialized education in analytics. In the field of occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and industrial safety, their application helps to visually monitor the state of workplace safety, make informed management decisions, and improve employee discipline. The material examines options for using dashboards to control standards and manage risks, as well as key factors for their successful configuration.
Reducing Fall Risks: ZARUBEZHNEFT-dobycha Kharyaga’s Practice of Using Anchor Lines on Vertical Ladders
The article is devoted to the practice of the company 'ZARUBEZHNEFT-dobycha Kharyaga' in reducing occupational injuries during work at height, where falls account for 23% of all accidents. The organization installed vertical anchor lines with a slider mechanism on ladders with a height of 3 meters or more, bringing 147 ladders to a new safety standard in 2022–2023. The described solution allows employees to use both hands when climbing and minimizes the fall distance in case of a slip.
Youth: The Time to Gain Wisdom
Young employees aged 15 to 29 are more frequently exposed to the risk of workplace injuries due to a lack of experience, overconfidence, and disregard for occupational health and safety rules. The article examines an injury prevention tool — annual competitions in industrial safety and occupational health and safety among young workers. Two-stage competitions featuring testing and practical skills assessment help draw young people's attention to safety, apply knowledge in practice, and develop team-building skills.
Methods for Forming, Maintaining, and Developing Safety Culture in Nuclear Industry Enterprises and Organizations
The article examines leadership as a key tool for forming, maintaining, and developing a safety culture at nuclear industry enterprises. The publication reveals the main requirements of the IAEA normative document GSR Part 2, which defines leadership and management standards for organizations whose activities are associated with radiation risks. The material highlights key aspects of integrating safety elements into the management system, resource and process management, as well as continuous assessment of safety culture.
The Nuances of Public Speaking Mastery
The article examines the most effective public speaking tools that make speech richer and help build fruitful communication. The author explains how proper posture, eye contact, adherence to timing, and the ability to manage emotions help make a positive impression on the audience. Practical application of the described methods and systematic preparation allow the speaker to competently express the essence of the speech and hold the listeners' attention.
Virtual Reality Training Complex
The article is devoted to a virtual reality training complex designed for the practical training of oil refinery workers. The complex allows practicing practical skills when working at height and repairing equipment under safe conditions, checking theoretical knowledge, as well as visualizing occupational risks. Training includes going through scenarios with the selection of personal protective equipment and the automatic generation of a final protocol.
Monitoring Workplace Behavior and Identifying Causes of Unsafe Employee Behavior
The article examines the procedure for conducting behavioral safety audits and safety dialogues (BSAD), introduced at JSC Energospetsmontazh for continuous monitoring of employee actions and identifying the causes of unsafe behavior. The material describes the objectives and methodology for conducting observations and one-on-one conversations between managers and personnel, which make it possible to promptly identify hazardous actions and reinforce safe work methods. The practical application of this approach helps obtain objective evidence of compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, enhance safety culture, and minimize operational risks.
Artificial Intelligence as a Future Assistant for HSE Specialists
The article is dedicated to the application of computer vision and machine learning technologies in the field of occupational health and safety and industrial safety. The author analyzes the use of artificial intelligence at three stages of incident management — from risk forecasting and real-time analytics to searching for implicit causes of incidents. Studying this material will help occupational health, industrial safety, and environmental protection specialists evaluate the practical benefits of digital solutions and learn why it is already important now to upgrade their qualifications for joint work with IT services.
Production System and Practices of Zarubezhneft-Dobycha Kharyaga LLC
The article examines the experience of Zarubezhneft-Dobycha Kharyaga in implementing a production system and developing lean production practices. The enterprise develops four key areas: crew work organization, the 5S system in workplaces, a culture of careful resource stewardship, and a program for submitting improvement proposals. The described practices show how to build a leadership culture and a unified approach to solving production tasks over seven years of work, while engaging employees in continuous improvement.
Discussing a Salary Increase with Your Manager
The article is dedicated to how to properly build a dialogue with a manager about a pay raise, without relying solely on changing jobs or waiting for salary indexation. The author shares recommendations on preparing for the conversation, including choosing an appropriate time, market analysis, and unemotional argumentation of one's results. The material will help you think through your position, argue the benefit for the company, and act correctly with any response from management.
Intelligence is Not Enough Without a Conscience
The article examines the connection between folk wisdom and workplace safety culture using the proverb "Without conscience, even with great intelligence, one cannot survive" as an example. The author explains why safe execution of work requires not only knowledge and intellect, but also the personal responsibility and conscience of every employee. The material also describes the experience of holding "Lessons of Safe Behavior" seminars and maintaining a "Book of Conscience" to foster a conscious attitude toward work.
Practical Training in First Aid and PPE Use for Safety During Nuclear Power Plant Construction
The article examines the practice of organizing training for employees of JSC "Energospetsmontazh" in first aid rules and the use of personal protective equipment during the construction of nuclear power plants. The author describes in detail the requirements of Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 2464, the structure of mandatory programs, as well as the conduct of additional technical training and workplace drills. The material shows how a combination of mandatory classes and periodic practice of practical skills helps ensure personnel safety and prevent occupational injuries.