#Working at height
Safety and risk control for working at height. Climbing actions remain critically hazardous areas. Focuses on physical barriers, inspecting safety harness systems, DROPS standard, and rescuing personnel.
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.
Reducing Risks in Permit-to-Work Operations
The article describes the experience of implementing the first part of a risk management tool in the permit-to-work system, dedicated to assessing fatal risks. The methodology relies on the automatic printing of checklists with visualization of safety barriers for four cross-cutting risks and checking their effectiveness directly at the work site. The tool helps focus attention on key protective measures and improve the quality of work admission, although it requires additional time.
Dropped Objects: How Asia Drilling Enhances Safety on Drilling Rigs
Asia Drilling developed and implemented a comprehensive dropped object prevention system to increase safety on drilling rigs. The article describes the key components of this system, including proactive hazardous zone control, regular inspections, the use of tethered tools, and annual training of more than 400 employees under the DROPS program. The implementation of the system made it possible to reduce the number of identified violations related to equipment tethering at height by more than 85%...
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.
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.
Specialist Qualification – A Key Factor in Construction Safety and Quality
A comprehensive qualification and safety management system on a megaproject with rapid personnel growth. It includes strict rationing of the ETP-to-worker ratio, multi-stage incoming inspection with testing and screening of unscrupulous training centers, as well as continuous training at shift camps and field training grounds.
HSE Supervising: A Key Tool for Organizing Systematic Control
Implementation of a supervising tool for systematic control of contractors on construction and investment projects. The practice includes engaging external auditors for targeted inspections, documentation audits, technical oversight of high-risk work (at heights), and training contractor workers.
How to Manage Risks When Working with Contractors?
A comprehensive risk management system for working with contractors, including perimeter definition, project risk assessment, incoming knowledge control, and audits of standard execution by general contractors. This practice reduced the LTIFR by more than 50% over three years.
Proactive Training
Transformation of the HSE system through the implementation of a risk-oriented approach and the creation of an internal trainers institute. The practice includes a phased transition from normalizing territories to conscious safety, integrating proactive training with mandatory training, and a non-material motivation system for identifying risks.
Implementation of an Integrated Safety Barrier System
Implementation of an integrated safety barrier system at a petrochemical enterprise. Includes a vertically integrated risk management system, practice-oriented training, targeted audits, personnel engagement through safety championships, and intelligent video surveillance for PPE control at heights.
NLMK Services and Tools for Working with Contractors
Transition to a service model for managing contractor safety in a large industrial holding. Automation of induction training, practical skills assessment at training grounds, centralized provision of modular scaffolding, analytical supervising, and targeted offsetting of fines have been implemented.
HSE Months: A Tool for Building Safe Work Habits
Implementation of an annual program of thematic HSE months to form a sustainable habit of safe behavior. Each month is dedicated to a specific topic (transport safety, PPE, work at height, etc.) with targeted inspections, practical workplace training, and contests with positive motivation.