#Human factor
Error governance and diluting the human factor over operations. Installing barriers offsetting cognitive illusions or lethargy. Features ergonomic error-proofing (Poka-yoke) wiping away the desire to cut corners.
How Aviation and Large-Scale Chemistry Can Enrich Integrated Safety
The author of the article combines safety management experience in aviation and the nitrogen industry to analyze the impact of the human factor on accident rates in complex human-machine systems. The article examines cross-functional approaches to the Vision Zero concept, distinguishing between intentional violations and unintentional personnel errors resulting from stress and fatigue. Based on incident statistics, ways to reduce risks are proposed: from objective monitoring of violations to red...
Ways to Improve Operator Professional Reliability to Prevent Injuries and Errors Affecting Equipment Integrity (Using the Example of the Nitrogen Industry and Air-Breathing Engine Testing)
Integrating psychological support and VR simulators into the HSE management system to improve operator professional reliability. Implementing a multi-level psychological filter during hiring and pre-shift control, as well as using stress scenarios in virtual reality to practice reflex skills for safe behavior.
Progressive Technologies for Preventing Unsafe Acts and Operator Errors
A comprehensive approach to preventing unsafe acts by personnel through psychophysiological assessment and VR training. Implementing a multi-level candidate filtration and pre-shift control system to identify risk and stress tendencies, alongside VR simulators to build safe behavior reflexes under time pressure.
Employee Wellbeing and Occupational Safety
Implementing Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to reduce workplace injuries and improve business efficiency. The practice includes providing employees with 24/7 confidential access to professional consultants (psychologists, lawyers, financiers) to solve personal problems that affect concentration and occupational safety.
Relevance and Integration of the Human Factor in Oil and Gas Companies
Integration of the human factor concept into the HSE management system of an international oil and gas company. The approach includes transitioning from punitive measures to analyzing systemic flaws, identifying error traps, and revising leadership programs with a focus on a growth mindset.
Fair Treatment of Personnel and the No-Blame Principle in Safety Culture
Implementation of fair treatment principles and a reporting culture to reduce injuries. The practice includes rejecting punitive measures for unintentional errors, analyzing root causes of incidents, and involving personnel in identifying organizational flaws.
Key Approaches to Building Safety Leadership
Building safety leadership through the implementation of Human Performance and Learner Mindset concepts, as well as developing five key managerial habits. The practice includes creating a psychologically safe environment for open discussion of mistakes, focusing on high-risk areas, and assessing HSE risks before establishing joint ventures.
Safety Leadership at Shell. Examples of Leadership Development in Joint Ventures
Transitioning from strict injury KPIs to proactive indicators and the concepts of Human Performance and Learning Mindset. Implementing a culture of psychological safety for open discussion of incidents and errors, as well as translating safety standards in joint ventures through boards of directors.
Obstacles on the Path to Goal Zero. Experience in Developing a Safe Production Culture at the Salym Group of Fields
A comprehensive program for transforming the safe production culture in an oil and gas company, aimed at transitioning from directive control to conscious partnership. It includes implementing emotionally engaging introductory sessions, an institute of internal trainers, a promise matrix, intervention days, and a focus on analyzing the behavioral causes of incidents.
Implementation of Electronic Pre-Trip Medical Examination Systems
Implementation of automated pre-trip and pre-shift medical examination systems at remote production sites. Integration of electronic terminals with access control systems (ACS), waybill issuance, and lamp equipment to eliminate the human factor and improve the quality of employee health monitoring.