#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.
Situational Risk Management
The article examines the application of situational management when implementing a risk-based approach in occupational health and safety by dividing employees into groups according to their level of competence and attitude. The author explains how taking into account the characteristics of each category — from enthusiasts and beginners to skeptics and innovators — helps select an appropriate leadership style and distribute tasks more effectively at all stages of the project. Such an approach all...
Management Tools for Occupational Noise Exposure Risks in the Workplace
The article is dedicated to practical experience in applying occupational risk management tools for employees working in high noise environments. Based on a comparison of actual morbidity with predictive models, the author describes solutions for taking into account prior noise work experience, conducting audiological monitoring, and building personal databases. The implementation of such an approach makes it possible to accumulate actual targeted data for developing effective preventive measure...
Transition to a New HSE Management Model or the Reasons for the 2022 Russian Labor Code Changes
Transition to a new HSE management model based on process and risk-oriented approaches. Implementation of occupational risk assessment at each workplace, followed by documenting the results in local regulations and HSE instructions.
Assessment of Noise Exposure Levels in the Workplace
The article is devoted to the problem of assessing and monitoring workplace noise exposure levels based on materials from SOUT (Special Assessment of Working Conditions) and industrial control. The author examines the reasons for the low repeatability of measurement results and substantiates the advantages of using research strategies based on job function or the working day. The material shows how the use of personal monitoring devices helps obtain reliable data on noise load for effective mana...
Features of the Environmental Impact Risk Management System at VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation PJSC
Implementation of a combined environmental risk management system at a large industrial enterprise. Using the acceptable risk concept for mass events (over 4,000 risks) and minimal risk for strategic threats, applying individual technological solutions (e.g., transition to titanium laser cutting).
Checklists: Simple, Prompt, Informative
Implementation of an operational safety control system using checklists by work type (fire, gas, height). The tool unifies requirements for employees and contractors, enabling quick inspections (up to 10 mins) and recording violation causes for analysis.
5S - a small step towards a safe future. Or is it?
Implementing the 5S system as a tool to improve safety levels and involve line personnel. The practice includes launching pilot projects, using the Red Tags system to mark faults, and conducting regular workplace self-audits.
Digital Tools for Reducing Incidents at the Enterprise
Creating a unified digital HSE ecosystem that combines data on risks, PPE, medical exams, and training in a digital employee passport. Implementation of automated work permit issuance, combined PPE control (RFID and video analytics), and gamification for personnel engagement.
Audits - Effective Risk Management Tools
A multi-level audit system (behavioral, technical, comprehensive WISE audits) as a tool for risk management and safety culture development. The practice includes digitizing inspections via an IT system, data analytics in Power BI, involving line management, and integrating contractors into the control loop.
Critical Risk Management
Implementation of a critical risk management system at a mining enterprise. The practice includes prioritizing fatal threats, creating a system of technical and organizational barriers, and digitally controlling their status through personal checklists for workers and mobile apps for line managers.
Registration Open for the Mastermind Session "Effective Approach to Contractor Management"
On August 23, 2022, an in-person mastermind session "Effective Approach to Contractor Management", organized as part of Season III of HSE DAYS, will take place. Participants will be able to discuss current tasks in the field of occupational health and safety and industrial safety under the guidance of experts from JSC "DRT". The group format with moderator support and confidentiality compliance allows participants to develop solutions based on the request of each participant and adjust the actio...
Example of an HSE Management System Training Module
A methodology for teaching the basics of the HSE management system and risk assessment by transferring industrial processes to understandable everyday situations. Baking a pie is used as an example to analyze hazard identification, risk assessment, development of control measures, and a systematic approach to incident investigation.