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Prospects for Occupational Risk Assessment in HSE
The article is dedicated to the conceptual shift in the field of occupational health and safety — the transition from evaluating individual harmful and hazardous factors to the global practice of occupational risk analysis. The material examines the regulatory framework and key differences of the new approach, combining the probability and severity of damage with the possibility of evaluating factors that do not have established maximum permissible concentrations and maximum permissible levels. A comparison of traditional methods with risk assessment explains the specifics of applying the concept of acceptable risk and taking into account the hazards of injuries and diseases.
Analysis of Health and Safety System Maturity
Modern development of production processes requires a transition to proactive approaches in the field of occupational safety to protect the life and health of personnel. The article explains why, before launching or restarting an industrial safety system from scratch, it is necessary to conduct a maturity analysis of the existing occupational health and safety system. Such an assessment makes it possible to identify gaps in the development of the system, evaluate their impact on its effectiveness, and determine key directions for further improvement.
Monitoring Hazardous Substances in Workplace Air
The article is devoted to monitoring the content of gases, vapors, and dust in the workplace air of industrial enterprises that cause acute or chronic poisoning. The material describes the requirements for accredited laboratories, 4 stages of hygienic standardization, and the procedure for establishing maximum permissible concentrations of harmful substances. The publication explains how the implementation of an effective air monitoring system creates prerequisites for improving working conditions.
From "Russian Roulette" to Modern Safety Systems
The article is dedicated to the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protective lockout system used to prevent the uncontrolled release of hazardous energy and the unexpected startup of equipment during maintenance or repair. The material examines the causes of occupational injuries, key steps for isolating energy sources, and principles of hazardous energy control. The author explains how to properly implement clear LOTO procedures and train personnel to ensure the safety of employees at the enterprise.
HSE Interaction with Contractors
The article is devoted to the work of the Partner Coordination Council, established by PJSC Gazprom Neft to develop cooperation with contracting organizations in the field of industrial safety. The platform brings together company specialists and contractors for joint problem solving at facilities, sharing best practices, and implementing joint projects. The material shows why this approach to interaction is the most effective for increasing safety levels at production facilities.
Appointing Persons Responsible for Fire Safety: A Constructive Approach Without Formalism
The article examines the legal nuances of Clause 4 of the Fire Safety Regulations of the Russian Federation and the procedure for delimiting responsibility between the head of the organization and designated employees. The author clarifies the difference between mandatory and prohibitive fire safety requirements, showing how appointing persons responsible for ensuring compliance with prohibitions allows responsibility to be legally divided. The publication contains practical recommendations for the detailed regulation of duties in an order appointing responsible persons at protected facilities.
How to Choose a Contractor?
The selection of a contractor organization includes two key stages: pre-qualification to screen out weak candidates and technical evaluation to determine the tender winner. The article examines the application of an individual technical matrix with criteria for occupational health and safety, work experience, and quality management, as well as the procedure for managing risks when selecting an applicant. The material helps the Customer properly organize the contractor evaluation process and prepare comprehensive measures for the successful implementation of the contract.
The HSE Officer's Code through Company Values: Results
The article examines the development of the meaning of 'Result' based on the methodology of 'The Oz Principle' by R. Connors and T. Smith to overcome victimization and transition to personal responsibility. It reveals the difference between the 'Below the Line' and 'Above the Line' positions through four steps: Perception, Involvement, Decision, and Action. The publication contains a self-diagnostic checklist and shows how focusing on finding solutions helps achieve results at optimal cost.
Psychological Approaches to Occupational Safety
The article analyzes existing psychological approaches to ensuring occupational safety and the causes of workers' risky behavior in production. The author justifies the need to integrate medical-psychological, psychotechnical, socio-psychological, and psycho-pedagogical approaches into a unified occupational health and safety management system. The development of a systems approach based on the concept of organizational culture, the systemic-evolutionary concept of personality, and the cultural-historical theory is proposed.
One of Akkermann Cement's Life-Saving Rules: Perform work using functional equipment, tools, and devices
Operating faulty equipment and tools is one of the main causes of injuries, bruises, and electric shocks in production. The article talks about the importance of observing the Life-Saving Rules of Akkermann Cement and monitoring the proper condition of work equipment. Readers will learn why every worker is required to check the condition of tools before starting work and how studying instructions helps prevent accidents.
Zero Harm: How the Vision Zero Concept Helps Improve Industrial Safety
The Vision Zero concept combines safety, occupational health, and employee well-being at all levels of production to create an effective culture of prevention. Using the example of JSC "RMNTK "Nefteotdacha", which achieved a zero injury rate based on the results of 2021, the article examines in detail the practical steps for implementing this system. The material explains how informing personnel, developing targeted programs, and conducting audits help reduce the number of workplace incidents.
How to Organize PPE Training
With the entry into force of Decree No. 2464, employers faced the need to qualitatively organize a new type of training — on the use of personal protective equipment. The article presents practical experience of organization: from approving lists of PPE and categories of workers to forming the material and technical base and developing the program. The author also analyzes the difficulties of taking into account the characteristics of specific PPE models from manufacturers and invites colleagues to discuss the effectiveness of such training.