#Risks
Identifying and controlling occupational risks. Discovering hidden hazards, managing human fallibilities, and redefining staff relationship with dangerous operations via real scenario monitoring rather than mere formal checkups.
Fire Season: Risks and Specifics of Industrial Fire Safety Prevention
The article examines the concept of the fire hazard season at an enterprise, which under Far North conditions is not limited to the summer period, but also covers the winter months with their specific risks. The author describes seasonal fire safety threats, including freezing of the water supply, snow-covered access roads, and the use of electrical appliances. The material tells about necessary preventive measures and infrastructure preparation to prevent fires throughout the year.
Domestic Injuries: Prevention is Better Than Cure
Domestic injuries cause no less harm to health than workplace accidents, and our health is our responsibility. The article explains how to stay attentive and properly assess household risks. Increased attention and vigilance not only in extreme conditions, but also in everyday life will help preserve health for years to come.
What do astronauts and miners have in common?
Despite their apparent contrast, the work of cosmonauts and miners is united by isolated space, elevated psycho-emotional loads, and the need for long-term recovery. The article compares harmful factors and hazards faced by specialists underground and in space, as well as the role of workwear and spacesuits in protecting humans. Special attention is paid to dynamic risk assessment, common fatal threats like explosions and fires, and injury statistics.
Leadership in Risk Management
Implementation of the "Leadership in Risk Management" project at a cement plant in Uzbekistan, considering local mentality and language barriers. Transitioning from a reactive model to a proactive risk-oriented approach through small group training, practical "risk hunting," digitalization of reporting (Telegram bot and mobile app), and gamification (internal currency "tops").
A New Approach to Linear Walkthroughs
The article tells about the transformation of the occupational health and safety management system at EVRAZ and the introduction of new formats for conducting line walkthroughs. Instead of paper logbooks, workplace hazards are now recorded via the "Risk Hunt" mobile application, which sends messages to those responsible within minutes. The new format increased the promptness of eliminating violations and made the work of foremen completely transparent.
"Risk Hunting" Marathon – A Way to Teach and Listen
The "Risk Hunting" online marathon uses gamification to engage personnel, students, and family members in risk assessment and safety culture. Participants are divided into target tracks with adapted tasks based on real incidents and micro-injuries.
Safety Barriers: A Tool for Risk Reduction
Implementation of a safety barrier methodology to reduce industrial risks, based on analyzing line manager inspection results. Additionally, the Referent system engages ordinary workers in conducting briefings and joint workplace audits.
The "Right to Refuse Unsafe Work" Tool: What It Is and Why It Must Be Supported at All Levels
The article discusses the role of open dialogue and an employee's right to refuse to perform unsafe work in production. Using the example of a real case from the practice of the EVRAZ company, it is shown how timely refusal to perform dangerous maintenance of equipment helped to promptly set up a safe workplace and avoid injuries. The application of this tool draws attention to problem areas of the production process and allows involving workers in safety assurance matters.
Key Directions of EVRAZ HSE Management System Development
Transformation of the HSE management system in a large metallurgical company focusing on employee behavior change and safety culture development. Implementation of micro-injury recording tools, removal of LTIFR KPIs, and use of a digital risk heat map for proactive safety management in production areas.
Risk Identification Tools: Daily Monitoring, Safety Behavioral Audits, Improvement Proposals
A comprehensive risk identification system including daily monitoring, behavioral audits, and collecting improvement proposals. The practice aims to identify unconscious unsafe behavior and engage line managers and workers in the safety process.
Safety Requirements for Working in Confined Spaces
The article describes the main safety requirements when carrying out work in confined spaces, such as collectors, tanks, and production tunnels. The material provides key preparation rules, including forming a crew with a safety backup employee, conducting measurements of hazardous substances, and using lockout systems. Compliance with these rules at the preparation stage will help carry out the work safely and without harm to health.
Managing Occupational Injury Risks at Various Stages, from Design to Implementation
Implementation of a four-level risk assessment system at all stages of the project lifecycle, from design to execution of work tasks. Application of hazard identification tools (Job Safety Analysis, SIMOPS, Socratic method, STA) with the involvement of line managers and production personnel.