#Safety culture
Development of a proactive safety culture in production: mindful leadership, motivation programs, contractor engagement, and addressing the human factor. Transitioning from reactive oversight to integrated risk management practices.
Danger is Closer Than We Thought!
Based on the analysis of investigation materials of more than 1,500 accidents, the author examines the key factors and causes leading to occupational injuries. Using mathematical statistics and personnel surveys, the article reveals the dependence of injury risk on workers' qualifications, profession, length of service, and work organization. The practical value of the data lies in helping managers and specialists more accurately plan injury reduction measures and strengthen safety control.
Monthly Employee Communications (Online Format)
The article describes the practice of holding monthly 40-minute online "EHS-update" meetings to inform employees about work results and plans in the field of occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and industrial safety. The author shares the presentation structure, which includes five-minute safety briefings, performance statistics, incident breakdowns, as well as sections featuring personal experience and expressions of gratitude to colleagues. Such an approach helps to incre...
Learning Through Play
Gamification and intellectual quizzes serve as an effective learning method, allowing to consolidate theoretical knowledge and develop teamwork skills. The article examines the advantages of educational games over traditional competitions and describes practical experience in applying the "Brain-ring" format. Using the example of three-year industrial safety tournaments for SPbSTI(TU) students, the author shows how game mechanics help future specialists prepare for work.
Transformation of the River Workers' Safety Culture
Transformation of safety culture in a shipping company through a systematic approach, including top management engagement, HSE function restructuring, the GOSA communication project, and interactive training formats. Digitized production control checklists were implemented, ensuring incident data transparency.
Proper Sleep – 50% of Your Health for Free
The article discusses the role of full sleep in tissue regeneration, brain cleansing, metabolism regulation, and maintaining emotional balance, with an emphasis on recommendations for early birds. The material describes the basic rules of sleep hygiene, covering daily routines, bedroom preparation, as well as the impact of physical activity, nutrition, caffeine, and alcohol on the quality of rest. The author's practical tips help establish a healthy 7–9-hour sleep as a free tool to strengthen im...
24/7 Philosophy: Safety as a Habit
The article focuses on a 24/7 safety culture encompassing both the production environment and the employees' everyday domestic lives. The author describes the company's reactive and preventive measures and explains the connection between safe habits at home and behavior at work. According to the data presented in the article, during the first nine months of 2025, the domestic injury rate decreased by 22% compared to 2023.
If You're Going to Compete, Make It an Intellectual HSE Tournament!
The final of the third "Brain Ring" Cup on industrial safety took place in Saint Petersburg, bringing together 60 teams from company branches, universities, and organizations of PJSC Gazprom. The tournament is aimed at improving the culture of industrial safety and fostering a positive attitude towards occupational health and safety. The competitive format of the game helps participants gain a deeper understanding of the importance of occupational health and safety and is effective in engaging p...
How to Overcome the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve and Reinforce Workers' Knowledge
The article discusses the application of the spaced repetition method to overcome the effect of the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve when training workers in occupational health and safety. Using the example of a software and methodological system with express training terminals, it shows how visual photo and video materials as well as 3D animation help to regularly reinforce personnel knowledge. The described approach makes it possible not only to monitor employee preparation before a shift, but als...
Caring for Contractors
Transformation of the contractor management system, shifting from penalties to targeted safety investments. A multilevel admission system was implemented, including theoretical training with 24/7 mobile access, practical testing at training grounds, and automatic blocking of work permits in CIS "ESNDOR" if uncertified.
Project Management
The article reveals project management as a process of applying knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve goals under budget, time, and resource constraints. The material examines common mistakes when implementing changes and the conditions for their successful realization with leadership involvement and risk control. Key stages of project development are also presented, from initial idea generation to ensuring the sustainability of results.
Internal Incident Investigations in Industrial Safety: Not a Punishment, but a Development Tool
Internal investigation of industrial safety incidents is aimed at finding systemic causes of events, rather than identifying those at fault. Implementation of this procedure allows for preserving the life and health of workers, minimizing economic damage, and avoiding penalties from regulatory bodies. The article examines the requirements for organizing investigations, the classification of incidents, and practical methods of cause analysis for training personnel.
A Recipe for a Healthy Corporate Culture. How to Avoid Newcomer Rejection?
The article offers a perspective on building corporate culture through an analogy with preparing brine, where the onboarding of new employees and the involvement of experienced colleagues play an important role. The material examines practical steps to prevent the rejection of newcomers — from assigning a mentor to joint projects with old-timers. The author also explains how to gradually implement changes and maintain a balance between flexibility and the strength of team traditions.