#Occupational safety
Occupational safety (OS) within the context of modern production challenges and regulatory legal framing. Accumulates core methods for managing the comprehensive system protecting the life and health of workers effectively.
Occupational Safety in Russia: Analysis of Indicators, Conclusions, and Prospects
The article contains an analysis of current trends and indicators in the field of occupational health and safety in Russia, examining the dynamics of injuries, the development of digitalization, and the growth of investments in personal protective equipment. The material examines the key causes of workplace incidents — from organizational shortcomings to the human factor — and evaluates risks in construction and manufacturing. The material shows how the implementation of innovations, the develop...
Benefits of Track Training in Defensive Driving Instruction
Closed-course driving sessions allow drivers to safely practice basic maneuvers and simulate emergency situations, including sudden braking and obstacle avoidance. Training in a safe environment reduces driver stress levels, helping them learn to react quickly and make correct decisions in critical conditions. The article explains how closed-course practice and individual error correction by an instructor help develop defensive driving skills to reduce accident risks and boost confidence on the...
Risk Assessment Analysis Cards – Preserving Life and Health
The article is dedicated to Risk Assessment Analysis Cards (KAOR) — a visual tool of the company Asia Drilling that describes in detail the hazards and measures to minimize them when performing various works. The material explains how the cards and their accompanying memos are used during mandatory briefings and for self-study by employees. Compliance with the measures described in KAOR enables drilling crew personnel to prevent injuries and preserve life and health.
Incident Investigation: Tools and Methods
The article is dedicated to tools and methods that help systematize the incident investigation process and identify their true and systemic causes. The material describes the sequential application of the 5W&1H, 4M analysis, and "5 Whys" methods for problem formulation and detailed analysis of event factors. Using these approaches allows evaluating the situation from all sides and systematically conducting an incident investigation.
Incident Investigation in Industrial Safety
Despite the development of a proactive approach and the concept of "zero harm", occupational accidents continue to occur, creating serious risks for both employers and employees. The article addresses the need to move from formal incident investigation and assigning blame to identifying their systemic causes. This approach helps to effectively eliminate occupational safety risks, prevent the recurrence of incidents, and minimize their consequences.
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...
How to Grant Contractor Site Access and Be Confident in Their Actions
Formal verification of documents does not guarantee the actual qualifications of contractor employees, which creates risks when admitting them to the production site. The article examines the practice of implementing preliminary testing in the customer's electronic system, which automatically blocks the inclusion of untrained workers in work permits. The author shares technical options for organizing checks and ways to overcome the resistance of existing contractors when transitioning to the new...
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.
Risk Hunting – A Tool for Enhancing Safety Culture
The article discusses the integration of the "Risk Hunting" method into "Line Walk" to shift the focus from finding someone to blame to searching for solutions and identifying root causes of dangerous deviations. The author explains how conducting cross-"Hunts" and employee training help combat the "blurred vision" effect and engage personnel in safety matters. Using the example of Metalloinvest, it is demonstrated how this approach improves communication between workers and managers, contributi...
Digitalization of Electrical Safety Certification Based on 1C:HRM
The article examines the experience of digitalizing the process of monitoring knowledge testing and electrical safety briefings based on the '1C:Salary and Human Resources Management 8 CORP' solution. The author explains how refining the standard 'Employee Certification' functionality and automatically generating weekly reports made it possible to systematize HR data and track certification deadlines. Such an approach ensures continuous control over employees' electrical safety qualification gro...
Waste Management and Its Importance in HSE Funding
The article tells how proper inventorying, sorting, and preparation of enterprise waste for recycling allow reducing landfill costs and generating additional revenue. The author describes practical steps for reshaping personnel mindset, selecting buyers, and training employees in new work principles. The resulting profit helps to more easily justify and fund occupational health and safety expenses within the unified budget of the HSE department.
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...