Ecosystem News
Salym Petroleum Invites You to the Annual Safety Day
Salym Petroleum is holding its annual Safety Day on the theme "Together with a mentor to 'Goal Zero'", which for the first time can be joined by anyone interested. At the event, mentorship is considered one of the main elements of a culture of care and concern for the well-being of others. The program includes an online dialogue with leaders of the company's Safe Production Culture, representatives of contractor organizations, and special guest Mikhail Novikov, captain-mentor of the barque "Kruzenshtern", which will take place on June 28 at 09:00 Moscow time.
The International HSE DAYS Project Turns One Year Old
The international HSE DAYS project turned one year old since the date of its official opening. During this time, the project brought together 2,600 participants from all industries and became a platform for exchanging best practices in the field of production safety. As part of the first year of work, 2 international conferences and 69 webinars were held, at which 90 experts shared valuable case studies on providing favorable working conditions.
AKKERMANN CEMENT has joined the project as an Official Partner
One of the largest cement producers in Russia, AKKERMANN CEMENT, has joined the HSE DAYS project as an Official Partner. Since 2018, the company has applied a risk-based approach to ensuring safe working conditions, focusing on cooperation with workers rather than pervasive control. The company's General Director, Konstantin Morozov, named the life and health of employees as the main value, for the creation of safe conditions for which all necessary resources are allocated.
HSE DAYS Directorate Congratulates Colleagues on World Day for Safety and Health at Work
The HSE DAYS Directorate congratulated colleagues on World Day for Safety and Health at Work, reminding them of their important mission to protect life and health and to prevent workplace accidents. The congratulation emphasizes the importance of professional communication, exchanging best practices, and the continuous self-development of specialists. The organizers bring together thousands of participants in a community, develop online platform tools, and invite everyone to the project's upcoming events.
T Plus Shared a Guide on Working at Heights
Alexander Ekimov, Director of Occupational Health and Safety at PJSC T Plus, shared a practical guide and posters on carrying out work at height. A worker falling from a height due to non-compliance with safety regulations is one of the main causes of accidents, including fatal ones. Proper planning, development of safe methods, as well as effective supervision and information help significantly reduce or eliminate hazards during such work.
TOTAL VOSTOK Shared Its Practice of Interacting with Contractors
According to statistics from the TOTAL group, over the last 10 years, 84% of occupational accidents occur due to the fault of contractor organizations' employees. Maksim Ivanov, Director of the Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection Department at TOTAL VOSTOK LLC and expert of the HSE DAYS project, shared practices of effective interaction with contractors. The publication examines methods for evaluating contractor organizations based on documents, inspecting them at operating facilities, and engaging workers in a safety culture.
Interview with HSE DAYS Ambassador Serik Mazhkenov Published
The HSE DAYS editorial team published an interview with project ambassador Serik Mazhkenov, author of the book "Occupational Health and Safety: Mission Possible". In the article, the author talks about the reasons for writing the book and key practical tools for developing a work safety culture, tested in oilfield services companies in Russia and Kazakhstan. The interview reveals approaches to reducing injury rates, workplace training, and building a balance between business efficiency and the reliability of production processes.
Salym Petroleum Development summarizes the results of safety culture development
Salym Petroleum Development summarizes the results of developing a safe production culture involving employees and contractors at the Salym group of fields. As a result of this work, SPD achieved a record in 16 years of activity by working 542 days without lost-time incidents and reducing the LTI frequency in 2019 to 0.1. The article presents the company's experience in fostering a culture of care and mutual support, as well as videos and webinars from the HSE DAYS project.
Effective Enterprise Management Through Occupational Safety Management
The magazine "Occupational Safety Culture" presented an interview with an occupational health and safety expert with 25 years of practical experience and ambassador of the HSE DAYS project, Serik Mazhkenov. The article examines effective approaches to enterprise management in the era of Industry 4.0, the reality of the Zero Injury idea, and the components of successfully achieving the "Zero" goal. In addition to the interview, a webinar is offered on improving safety culture based on a new personnel management strategy.
Promoting Health and Improving Employee Efficiency
Personal problems, stress, and fatigue among employees often cause critical errors in production and negatively affect labor productivity. The article tells about comprehensive Wellbeing and Health Programs from the company "Corporate Health", allowing personnel to receive professional assistance in resolving life difficulties. The text is important for employers because it explains how supporting corporate behavioral health helps reduce the impact of the human factor and increase business success.
Gifts from HSE DAYS Partners
The general partner of the "Goal Zero - Leaders' Experience" conference, the company VENDING BOX, offers HSE DAYS participants a free test drive of any model of its software and hardware complex. The solutions developed by the company based on vending machines and VWDS software are designed to control and analyze the processes of dispensing PPE, tools, and other goods requiring inventory tracking. An application for testing marked "HSE TEST" can be submitted via the website or by email until January 31, 2021.
Uralkali Awarded IFA Gold Medal for Responsible Production Approach
PJSC Uralkali has been awarded the Gold Medal of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) for its responsible approach to production activities. The award is granted to manufacturers that have passed IFA Protect & Sustain certification and participated in industry studies on ecology, occupational health and safety, and energy efficiency. The recognition confirms the company's commitment to sustainable development principles and a systematic approach to production, with more than 4.8 billion rubles directed towards its environmental measures in 2019.