#Industrial safety
Industrial safety and accident risk management at hazardous production facilities. Practical solutions for the operation of technological equipment, pipelines, and lifting structures. Focuses on interacting with supervisory authorities, digitalizing safety control, and extending equipment lifespan.
Implementing a Risk-Based Approach in Industrial Safety Using the ICMM Methodology
Traditional methods of industrial control in the coal industry are often focused on regulatory compliance rather than actual risk reduction. The article examines the implementation of a risk-based approach using the ICMM methodology, focusing on the identification and verification of critical controls. This approach enables targeted resource allocation and a shift from formal rule compliance to the prevention of catastrophic incidents.
Safety Culture, Peter the Great Style: How an 18th-Century Shipyard Fostered Order, Responsibility, and Mentorship
The article examines the "Regulation on the Governance of the Admiralty and Shipyard" of 1722, in which safety requirements were embedded into the duties of specific positions at 18th-century shipyards. Using examples of working with rigging, cranes, masts, and flammable materials, the author shows how hazardous processes and incoming control of materials were regulated. An analysis of Petrine experience demonstrates a historical prototype of modern HSE systems, where a safety culture was built...
How Managers Can Get Information About Accident Risks Before They Happen
Implementing a direct communication model for critical risks from line personnel to top management. The approach involves identifying 5-10% of key employees at critical facilities, creating a direct communication channel without intermediate filters, and ensuring emotional safety to prevent the concealment of pre-accident situations.
Digitalization as an Effective Risk Management Tool
Implementation of an automated safety management system (ASMS) to control the safe operation of equipment, buildings, and structures. The system digitizes the planning of industrial safety expertise, automatically notifies responsible persons, blocks the operation of expired equipment, and generates an annual report for Rostechnadzor.
Cybersecurity and Power Engineering: How Digitalization and the Internet of Things (IoT) Impact Electrical System Safety
The integration of digitalization and the Internet of Things (IoT) into the electric power industry allows for the implementation of intelligent monitoring systems and increases the efficiency of power grids. However, the increasing number of connected devices elevates the risks of cyberattacks, such as unauthorized access, malware, and DDoS attacks. The article examines key threats and explains how encryption, multi-factor authentication, continuous monitoring, and regular software updates help...
Competency Matrix for Level 1-2 Managers. #HSE competencies
The article describes the experience of implementing an annual knowledge check in occupational health and safety and industrial safety for level 1–2 managers, as well as a project to create a three-level competency matrix based on key local regulatory acts of the enterprise. The author explains how evaluation through a testing system and case-solving helps identify lagging areas, assign targeted training, and track knowledge dynamics.
Risk Assessment for Newly Installed Equipment
The article examines a practical tool for production facilities, warehouses, and offices — a risk assessment checklist for the procurement and installation of simple equipment. The author describes a step-by-step verification process involving a committee, from the preliminary analysis of the operating manual to the drafting of an action plan prior to commissioning. Such a procedure helps ensure equipment safety and prevent the commissioning of facilities that pose high risks to the life and hea...
Dropped Objects: How Asia Drilling Enhances Safety on Drilling Rigs
Asia Drilling developed and implemented a comprehensive dropped object prevention system to increase safety on drilling rigs. The article describes the key components of this system, including proactive hazardous zone control, regular inspections, the use of tethered tools, and annual training of more than 400 employees under the DROPS program. The implementation of the system made it possible to reduce the number of identified violations related to equipment tethering at height by more than 85%...
Towards Organization and Safety: The Role of Instructional and Technological Maps at a Drilling Enterprise
The article examines the experience of the company "ASIA DRILLING" in implementing instructional-technological cards (ITK), designed to standardize and streamline the main types of production operations. The material explains how a detailed description of the stages and the assignment of responsible personnel help reduce the risk of errors, accelerate the adaptation of new employees, and enhance safety on the drilling site. It also presents data on the current development of 38 cards and plans t...
Injuries When Working with Angle Grinders
Angle grinders are widely used in material processing; however, improper operation and disregard for safety rules lead to thousands of injuries every year. This article examines the key causes of accidents when working with angle grinders and ways to prevent them, including worker training, the use of personal protective equipment, and equipment inspection. In addition, the author shares visual presentation materials used for conducting safety briefings before starting work.
Drone Threat: How to Protect Your Facility from UAVs
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles creates not only advantages, but also serious risks to enterprise security, including espionage, physical threats, and equipment interference. The article examines the main threats associated with UAVs, as well as practical measures for facility protection: from installing detection systems and using electronic warfare equipment to staff training. The material explains how to minimize potential risks and properly organize the employee action procedure when a d...
Exoskeletons: Science Fiction or Reality?
The article discusses the development of exoskeletons and the experience of testing them in production to reduce the physical load on employees. Tests showed that available industrial models are still far from perfect due to inconvenience of use, low autonomy, and uncertainty of legal status. The material highlights current problems and limitations of the technology, as well as its potential for injury prevention in the field of occupational health and safety.