#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.
How to Grant Contractor Site Access and Be Confident in Their Actions
Formal verification of documents does not guarantee the actual qualifications of contractor employees, which creates risks when admitting them to the production site. The article examines the practice of implementing preliminary testing in the customer's electronic system, which automatically blocks the inclusion of untrained workers in work permits. The author shares technical options for organizing checks and ways to overcome the resistance of existing contractors when transitioning to the new...
Injuries When Working with Angle Grinders
Angle grinders are widely used in material processing; however, improper operation and disregard for safety rules lead to thousands of injuries every year. This article examines the key causes of accidents when working with angle grinders and ways to prevent them, including worker training, the use of personal protective equipment, and equipment inspection. In addition, the author shares visual presentation materials used for conducting safety briefings before starting work.
Professional Excellence Competitions
The article examines the role of professional skills competitions in shaping a safety culture at the enterprise and enhancing employee professionalism. The author shares practical experience in conducting competition trials aimed at the conscious fulfillment of occupational health and safety requirements and worker support. The publication shows how a competitive approach helps to disseminate best practices and identify areas for improving production processes.
Digitalization of Electrical Safety Certification Based on 1C:HRM
The article examines the experience of digitalizing the process of monitoring knowledge testing and electrical safety briefings based on the '1C:Salary and Human Resources Management 8 CORP' solution. The author explains how refining the standard 'Employee Certification' functionality and automatically generating weekly reports made it possible to systematize HR data and track certification deadlines. Such an approach ensures continuous control over employees' electrical safety qualification gro...
Using Visual Instructions for Newly Arrived Contractors, Including Key Contact Numbers and a Site Map with Work Locations
The article examines the development and use of a visual guide featuring a site map and important telephone numbers for newly arrived contractors. The material describes the main steps in creating it — from marking key facilities and traffic routes to adding visual elements, conducting briefings, and collecting feedback. Using such a format helps newly arrived contractors adapt to the new location faster and perform their work effectively.
Requirements for Participants in Procurement Procedures
The article is devoted to protecting the customer from unscrupulous educational organizations selling 'certificates' instead of real knowledge. The author shares practical experience in formulating technical requirements for instructor qualifications, training programs, material and technical base, and supplier experience when conducting procurement. The material also considers requests for supporting documents, service quality assessment using checklists, and the procedure for action when non-c...
VR Technologies in HSE Training: Play, but Don't Overplay
VR simulators are effective to use as an additional tool when training workers in the use of personal protective equipment, supplementing in-person practice with real equipment. Since virtual reality does not provide tactile sensations, it does not replace the practice of mechanical skills, but helps develop skills in inspecting PPE, checking completeness, and adhering to the sequence of operations. The use of VR makes it possible to visually simulate the consequences of errors and conduct an au...
From External Training Centers to an In-House Training System: Maximum Results at Minimum Cost
Transitioning from external training center services to an in-house occupational health and industrial safety training system. The practice includes obtaining accreditation, engaging teachers under civil law contracts, creating proprietary training grounds, and integrating training into the corporate culture.
Risk-Oriented Approach and Customer-Centricity in Personnel Training as an Element of Safety Management
Training of internal auditors and inspectors using a risk-oriented approach and immersion in a real production environment. The practice includes developing inspection skills at active sites and simulating emergency situations to improve the quality of identifying the root causes of violations.
Implementing Risk Management: "+100 to Karma"
Implementing a risk-oriented approach at production sites through dialogue with personnel and the work of dedicated risk management specialists. Practices include training workers to identify "familiar" hazards, prompt risk elimination by mechanical services without altering equipment design, and using a digital portal to record reports.
Saving Lives Through Risk Management
Implementation of a risk-oriented approach at a new asset with a different socio-cultural environment. The practice includes setting measurable engagement KPIs, regular "risk hunts" with a 75% elimination target, and overcoming mental barriers by involving employees' families in training events.
Digital Tools for Developing a Safety Culture
Implementation of a set of digital tools for HSE management: remote induction training with testing, pre-shift knowledge testing, online booking for knowledge checks, and an electronic permit-to-work system. The practice aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers, continuously monitor the competencies of staff and contractors, and adapt software to existing enterprise business processes.