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How Can an HSE Specialist Use the Elevator Pitch Skill at Work?
The article is dedicated to how the concise presentation methodology 'Elevator pitch' helps an occupational health and safety specialist quickly draw management's attention to safety matters. Under conditions of high workload for executives, this skill allows delivering the essence of a project, its financial benefit, and advantages for the company in a short time. The author shares rules for preparing an effective speech, techniques for persuasive speaking, and nuances of preliminary evaluation of initiatives.
HSE Communication: Reaching Minds and Hearts
The article examines practical tools of internal and external communication in the field of occupational health and safety and industrial safety based on the requirements of GOST R ISO 45001:2018. The author analyzes the specifics of using corporate blogs, newsletters, posters, meetings, and other employee information channels. A systematic approach to communication helps increase staff awareness and contributes to the development of an overall safety culture in the company.
Creating an Audit Checklist
The article discusses the audit checklist as the main tool for an objective assessment of company processes and tracking the dynamics of changes over several years. The material analyzes the structure and advantages of using control questions, as well as substantiates the author's position on the need to provide the checklist to the audited party. As a practical example, a working checklist for an environmental safety audit is presented.
Safety Leadership
The article explores the influence of personal traits, values, and leadership style on the formation of a safety culture and atmosphere in an organization. The material examines in detail how transformational leadership and practical actions of leaders allow maintaining a balance between ongoing tasks and protecting employees from risks. Readers will learn how understanding one's own personality structure and applying effective management techniques help prevent incidents and strengthen safety.
HSE TOP 100 Ranking
The article tells about the first all-Russian HSE TOP 100 rating for directors and managers of occupational health and safety, industrial safety, and ecology. Participation in the project gives specialists the opportunity to make themselves known in the professional community, receive recognition from colleagues, and expert feedback at every stage. The features of the competition are also examined, including making presentations, personal brand development, and exchanging practical experience in the field of occupational safety.
On the Need to Expand Competencies for HSE Specialists
Epidemiological challenges and the lack of full-time medical staff at most enterprises place on occupational health and safety specialists the obligation to ensure the epidemiological safety of employees. The article examines the need to expand the professional competencies of such specialists and to include knowledge of epidemiology, virology, and immunology in their training and advanced training programs. This makes it possible to increase the effectiveness of occupational health and safety management and the social protection of workers.
How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Safety Standards Implementation?
The article examines the experience of applying the organizational maturity assessment method to check the compliance of production sites with the requirements of corporate safety standards. Using the GC "RUST" as an example, the author shows why reporting on the formal implementation of rules does not always guarantee their actual execution on site. The publication explains how detailed checklists with the division of requirements by risk categories and a five-point scale allow identifying weaknesses and accurately assessing the level of compliance.
Practical Experience in Implementing Safety Contacts
The article describes the experience of implementing "Safety Contacts" at GC "RUST" — brief 5–7-minute messages to prevent risks and incidents. The author reveals the goals of the initiative, the format of regular meetings, and the development of the practice from materials of the occupational health and safety service to the personal participation of managers and employees. The publication explains how ongoing dialogue and the analysis of real situations help engage the team in discussing safety issues and change employee behavior.
Integrating the Trust Equation into Building a Safety Culture
The author shares personal experience of applying the trust formula in daily work on occupational health and safety and building a culture of safe behavior at GC ROUST. The article examines the relationship between the four elements of the formula — credibility, reliability, intimacy, and self-orientation — necessary to gain support when implementing changes. The material explains how to build a high level of trust in the team and why it is important to comply with declared norms not only during work, but also beyond it.
Building an HSE Technical Training System from Scratch at PJSC SIBUR Holding
The article presents a practical case study of building a technical training system for occupational health, safety, and industrial safety from scratch at PJSC SIBUR Holding. The author describes in detail the experience of designing and implementing the project — from analyzing global benchmarks and equipping classrooms at the SIBURINTECH center to training internal trainers and developing educational and methodological materials. The publication helps to understand how the combination of practical methodology and a material and technical base meets the skill needs of employees for the safe execution of work.
Industrial Safety: 2050
The article examines the future transformation of the occupational safety and health system under the influence of digitalization, automation, artificial intelligence, and the ESG concept. The author analyzes the humanistic and financial reasons for the changes, and also shows how technological innovations will affect humans, regulatory processes, and equipment. The material helps to understand how the development of the risk management system and the minimization of human error will help enterprises avoid losses and increase efficiency.
Principles of Effective Cooperation with Contractors
Successful business development when engaging contractor organizations requires the committed contribution of both parties, with the client playing a leading role. The article examines key principles of interaction, including partnership, a long-term focus, and unified safety standards for all workers. The material explains how to consider the legitimate interests of both parties for the high-quality, safe, and timely execution of work.