#Training
HSE personnel training and development: modern remote formats, interactive training grounds for hazardous work, gamification, and on-the-job microlearning. Transitioning from formal planned briefings to continuous educational programs converting theory into sustainable skills.
"Million for an Idea" Corporate Contest for Ideas and Initiatives. VR Simulator Project by the HSE Directorate of JSC Rosgeo
The article tells about holding the corporate initiative competition "Million for an Idea" in the "Rosgeology" holding company and the award-winning VR simulator project from the Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Industrial Safety. The authors explain how in-house development of a system based on VR glasses for conducting briefings and fire evacuation training allowed the company to save about 500 thousand rubles. The material also describes the require...
Demonstrative Work Permit Authorization
A demonstration permit-to-work for high-risk operations is a procedure involving experts and workers that allows evaluating the quality of work preparation and the conduct of safety briefings. The article examines the role of this tool in fostering a safety culture, joint risk analysis, and enhancing employee competencies. Such a practice helps identify and eliminate potential hazards before work begins, contributing to the reduction of occupational injuries.
Implementation of Innovative Emulsion-Aerosol Fire Suppression Technology. Minimizing Hazardous Events at Tank Farm Loading Racks
Implementation of innovative emulsion-aerosol fire suppression technology at tank farm loading racks. Transitioning to bottom loading systems to minimize risks of static electricity and falls from height, as well as comprehensive work with contractors using 3D simulators and joint exercises with EMERCOM.
How to Train Employees to Conduct High-Quality Behavior-Based Safety Audits?
Integration of Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) training into professional skills competitions and mini-trainings. Practical training of BBS skills using simulated situations, prepared "violators", photo cases, and checklists with a "persuasiveness" criterion.
HSE Mobile Application – HSE Herald
Development and implementation of a corporate mobile app for prompt risk identification at workplaces and personnel preparation for Rostechnadzor certification. The app includes safety control modules with offline capabilities, testing, access to the knowledge base, and company news.
HSE Training Videos: A Trendy Case Study or a Vital Employee Training Tool?
The article examines practical experience in using videos on occupational health and safety for visual and accessible training of employees at enterprises with different work schedules. The author analyzes in detail the advantages of the format, including the visualization of complex technological processes and the possibility of reducing the number of occupational accidents. The material also contains step-by-step recommendations for organizing the filming process, drafting a script lasting fro...
Informal Approach to Training: The Case of Zarubezhneft-Dobycha Kharyaga
The article examines the practice of conducting additional internal training on safety standards for employees of Zarubezhneft-dobycha Kharyaga and contracting organizations. The training takes into account the specifics of the oilfield operations, including Arctic conditions and work with oil containing hydrogen sulfide, allowing workers to thoughtfully assess risks from their very first days. The material demonstrates how the effective adaptation of newly arrived specialists helps reduce the l...
Safety at HEIGHT
The article is devoted to training grounds designed for the practical training of specialists in the safe execution of work at height. At such specialized sites, under the guidance of instructors, conditions closely approximating real ones are created, which allows practicing the skills of using fall protection equipment. Training at training grounds contributes to enhancing worker qualifications, reducing the risk of occupational accidents, and improving the quality of executed tasks.
Developing Visual Handouts to Communicate Corporate Values
JSC Rosgeo has created a brochure on corporate standards in the field of occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and industrial safety, which is handed out to employees, visitors, and contractors during the introductory briefing. The article describes the contents of the handout, as well as a digital notice with a QR code for access to video briefings and expanded information. The implementation of such a format helps increase personnel awareness of company requirements and con...
The Role of Trade Unions in HSE
The article examines the role of the trade union organization in protecting workers' rights and improving working conditions through a collective agreement. Using specific examples, such as conducting a special assessment of working conditions, the author explains how the trade union identifies violations, organizes an independent expert evaluation, and monitors occupational health and safety in the workplace. The material demonstrates the practical capabilities of trade unions in protecting lab...
The Psychology of Safety Briefings
The article examines the psychological aspects of conducting occupational health and safety briefings and explains why they are often perceived as a formality. The author explains how a competent presentation of information and a clear explanation of cause-and-effect relationships between employee actions and risks help make the briefing effective. The article analyzes the impact of content quality and the specialist's personal involvement on shaping safe behavior in both young and experienced e...
Fundamental Principles of Implementing Changes
The article is dedicated to the fundamental principles of safely implementing changes in a company and working with people involved in transformations. The material examines the issues of creating a unified standard, conducting multi-level communication, step-by-step training, and leadership development. A clear action plan helps convey the importance of transformations, deal with employee sabotage, and maintain motivation to work in a new way.