#Safety economics
Economic justification for OHS investments (ROI in HSE). Perceiving the safety function as 'value added' rather than purely costs. Mechanisms for calculating mitigated damages, lowering premiums, and boosting output.
Tremendous Results of Implementing the Automated Communication Compatibility Assessment System!
The article is dedicated to the application of an automated complex for assessing communicative compatibility to form effective teams and prevent occupational injuries. The implementation of this tool allows for the timely identification of employees in need of support, increases satisfaction with interpersonal relationships in the team by 15%, and prevents accidents. The practical benefits of the complex are examined for enterprises with a high risk of injury, as well as the healthcare, educati...
Accounts Receivable (Overpayment) in Negative Environmental Impact Fees. Offset? Refund? Forget? Understand? Forgive?
The article is devoted to the issues of set-off and refund of overpayments of fees for negative environmental impact (NVOS), arising from advance payments and a limited statute of limitations. The author analyzes judicial practice, statutory timeframes for Rosprirodnadzor's administrative processes, and options for calculating quarterly advances. The material provides practical advice on choosing the optimal advance payment method, regular reconciliation, and maintaining a payment database to pr...
What is More Valuable: Tons of Production or Preserving Human Life and Health?
The article examines the differences in safety culture between Russian and foreign industrial companies. The author shows that a formal approach and acceptable injury rates hinder domestic enterprises from effectively protecting workers, while foreign companies place human life above profit. The publication explains why top management needs to make preserving the life and health of personnel the main goal of the company to achieve zero injuries.
Health School as a Tool for Building a Health Culture Among Employees
Organizing a corporate Health School based on existing enterprise infrastructure to build a health culture and reduce employee morbidity. The project includes regular educational and practical classes, the use of internal expertise, and an ambassador institute.
Mutual Integration of the Performance Management System (including Kaizen, TOC, 5S, Lean Production) and the HSE Management System
Integration of the performance management system (Kaizen, lean production) and the HSE management system through the creation of joint project offices. Implementation of improvement projects that simultaneously increase production efficiency and safety levels (e.g., video monitoring, ventilation modernization, ACS implementation).
Pyrolysis – A Promising Technology in Ecology
Implementation of low-temperature pyrolysis technology for the disposal of carbon-containing waste (tires, oils, oil-containing materials) at remote construction sites. The project enabled on-site waste processing, the production of secondary resources (pyrolysis fuel, gas, ash-mineral residue), and a significant reduction in logistics costs and third-party contractor services.
HSE Management System Transformation in Contractor Organizations
Transformation of the HSE management system when working with contractors through culture change and partnership building. Implementation of joint line walkdowns with strict communication rules to identify root causes of violations and organizational issues.
Environmental Risk Management as a Way to Improve the Economic Efficiency of Major Projects
Implementation of a unified environmental risk management methodology for major investment projects using a 5x5 matrix, criticality attributes (showstopper, schedule delay, budget increase), and measure effectiveness evaluation. The process is automated in the Insight information system module, and face-to-face cross-functional risk sessions are held at each project Stage-Gate or annually.
Increasing Efficiency While Reducing Risks
Optimizing production processes at the intersection of customer and partner interactions to simultaneously improve economic efficiency and safety. Implementing a digital drilling management platform from physical to business processes, alongside unconventional engineering and logistical solutions (sliders, equipment weight distribution).
Remote Site Worker – How to Conduct a Medical Exam? Telemedicine Helps! Experience in Implementing Occupational Health for Rosgeologia Holding Employees
Implementation of telemedicine technologies for remote pre-shift medical examinations of workers at remote sites. The use of automated terminals eliminates the human factor, detects faking and identity violations, and reduces company costs compared to traditional VHI.
Digitalization of Industrial Safety: An Accessible Solution for Small Businesses
Creation of a unified digital environment for industrial safety management based on the Bitrix24 corporate portal. The platform includes a knowledge base of regulatory documentation, a distance learning module with automatic protocol generation, and a system for collecting employee suggestions to improve working conditions.
Digital Simulator as Part of an End-to-End Business Process for Theoretical and Practical HSE Training
Implementation of a desktop digital simulator to practice safe execution of high-risk operations (work at height, loading/unloading) in shift camps. The simulator is integrated into the end-to-end personnel admission process as a mandatory barrier, visualizing real production facilities and the consequences of violations.