09 September 2025

Workplace Fire Safety

Workplace Fire Safety

A workplace fire is an uncontrolled fire in business and industrial environments. It is caused by:
- Cigarettes
- Electrical faults
- Overheating machinery
- Flammable materials
- Faulty equipment
- Errors made by workers

When a fire occurs:
- Sound the alarm immediately
- Call the Fire Team and Emergency Services
- Evacuate using the designated exits
- Prioritize assistance for people with disabilities and elderly people

Safety measures to prevent and manage fires:
- Place Fire Alarms and Automatic Fire Extinguishers that will sound when they detect smoke and fire, and automatically extinguish the fire
- Keep exits clear
- Clearly mark evacuation routes
- In the event of a fire, never use an elevator
- Conduct Regular Fire Training so everyone knows how to use a fire extinguisher

Deepen your knowledge of Workplace Fire Safety by taking the right training!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com

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03 September 2025

Implementation of HSE / OHS Program

Safety: Implementation of HSE / OHS Program

Companies must implement a proper HSE / OHS Program (Health, Safety, and Environment / Occupational Health and Safety Program)!

Companies must also ensure that the HSE / OHS Program is properly implemented to:

- Enforce strict Safety Standards
- Protect employees, reputation, and future
- Prepare all employees and management to be ready to face and handle emergencies
- Protect everyone in the company from occupational accidents and illnesses
- Reduce hazards and risks: Chemical exposure, falls from heights, fires, accidents, emergencies, and others
- Reduce operational disruptions
- Reduce costs and losses: Medical expenses, downtime, and compensation claims
- Build higher productivity
- Build a Culture of Safety, Security, Responsibility, Caring, and Respect
- Protect the environment from disruption, damage, waste, and pollution
- Comply with regulations
- Avoid sanctions, fines, penalties, and closures
- Build trust and reputation with clients, investors, and the community

Continuous improvement of the HSE / OHS Program is Protection and Caring!

Gain knowledge on how to properly implement the HSE / OHS Program in your company by taking the right course!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com

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22 August 2025

Holding Someone's Shoulder at Advanced Fire Fighting

Safety: Holding Someone's Shoulder at Advanced Fire Fighting

When fighting an Advanced Fire, holding shoulders is done for:

- Visibility: In a smoky environment, visibility can be reduced to almost nothing. Holding a teammate's shoulder ensures that no one gets separated or lost in the haze.
- Orientation and direction: Holding shoulders helps the team move as a unit, especially when navigating tight and unfamiliar spaces. The Fire Chief leads, and the Team Members follow like a chain.
- Safety and accountability: If one team member faints or is injured, the others will immediately sense it and can respond.
- Coordinated Action: Firefighting requires synchronized movements to handle hoses, maneuver fire extinguishers, and so on. Shoulder contact keeps everyone coordinated.
- Communication: Verbal communication is impossible during a fire. A push or pull on the shoulder can signal "stop," "move," or "danger".

The act of holding someone's shoulder is a sign of:
- I support you!
- We're moving forward together!
- We're back together!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com

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15 July 2025

Fire in High-Risk Industries, Fire Triangle, Combustion and Extinguishing Processes

Safety: Fire in High-Risk Industries, Fire Triangle, Combustion and Extinguishing Processes

Fires in factories (chemical, garment & others) have caused:
- Deaths: Tens to hundreds of people
- Losses: Millions of dollars
- Damage to assets & the environment

The Fire Triangle is the conditions required for a fire to occur:
- Fuel: Any combustible material (wood, oil, gas)
- Heat: Sufficient energy to reach ignition temperature
- Oxygen: In the form of air, required for a chemical reaction

The Fire Triangle must be present simultaneously for a fire to ignite. Fire occurs when fuel reacts with oxygen under conditions of sufficient heat. Removing any one of these will extinguish the fire.

Combustion & Extinguishing Processes:
- Ignition: Heat raises the fuel to its ignition temperature
- Combustion: Fuel vaporizes & reacts with oxygen
- Propagation: Heat from the reaction ignites nearby fuel
- Extinguishing: Removing heat, fuel, or oxygen to stop the reaction

High-risk industries require Advanced Fire Fighting Training that covers a variety of topics related to Specialized Fire Suppression Systems because high-risk industries deal with:
- Flammable materials: Heat, gas, chemicals, electricity & more
- Machines that can break down, become hot & ignite
- Confined Spaces: Places where fire spreads quickly

To effectively extinguish a fire, Firefighters working in high-risk industries must:
- Have knowledge of Fire Science &  Firefighting Techniques
- Learn how fires start, grow & behave in various environments
- Create & conduct Safety Procedures & Fire Suppression Systems to prevent & control fires

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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Leadership in High-Risk Industries

Leadership in High-Risk Industries

The Best Leaders working in high-risk industries will:
- Implement appropriate Safety Procedures
- Prevent incidents, accidents & emergencies
- Prevent injuries, mental illness & death

The Best Actions taken by the Best Leaders to prevent incidents, accidents & emergencies:
- Provide briefings before, during & after work is performed
- Comply with Safety Regulations
- Monitor compliance with Safety Procedures
- Not hesitating to stop the work when identifying hazards & emergencies
- Take the best action to save workers

The Best Leaders always build:
- A Culture of Excellence: Excellence in leadership, Excellence in work & Excellence in collaboration with teams & coworkers
- A Culture of Discipline: Discipline in work, Discipline in time & Discipline in adhering to Safety Procedures
- A Culture of Fairness & Equality: Fair treatment of teams & coworkers from different generations & ages & Equal treatment of female & male workers
- A Culture of Appropriate Communication: Two-way communication, Fair communication (listening & being heard) & Open & honest communication
- A Culture of Strength: Strength to work, Strength to face various situations (safe & unsafe) & Strength to handle challenges & problems

Train yourself, your colleagues & your employees to lead themselves & the team, both in the field & in the office, so that work can be done well & safety can be maintained!

Honor the company that supports your Leadership!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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14 July 2025

Hazards, Risks and Controls in Offshore Oil and Gas Installations

Safety: Hazards, Risks and Controls in Offshore Oil and Gas Installations

Common hazards in Offshore Oil & Gas Installations:
- Toxic chemicals & gases, flammable hydrocarbons, leaks & ignition sources
- High waves, storms, wind, lightning & thunder
- High areas, slippery & unstable surfaces & Confined Spaces
- Oil spills

All of the above hazards can cause the following risks:
- Fires & explosions in wells & Oil & Gas Installations
- Helicopter accidents
- Operational disruptions: Downtime & damage to machinery & equipment
- Physical fatigue, slipping, tripping & falling, resulting in injury & death
- Collapsed & damaged Oil & Gas Installations
- Environmental pollution
- Losses
- Legal consequences
- Damage to reputation

Control the above hazards & risks by creating & having the following:
- PPE: Fire-resistant clothing, helmets, harnesses, Breathing Apparatus
- Extinguishing Fire Systems
- Gas Detection Equipment
- Permit to Work
- Maintenance & Audits (Inspection, Monitoring & Assessment)
- Safety & Emergency Response Training
- Fatigue & Stress Management

Take the Safety & Emergency Response Training for Offshore Workers in Offshore Oil & Gas Installations at the right Safety & Survival Training Center!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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10 July 2025

Best Skills of The Best Leaders

Leadership: Best Skills of The Best Leaders

The Best Leaders working in High-Risk Industries must improve their operational performance by:
- Complying with & implementing Safety Procedures appropriately
- Developing their leadership skills

Some of the best skills that the Best Leaders must possess:
- Communicating & discussing with teams & coworkers about the work & safety to be done, employees to be coached & the company (goals, performance, development, challenges, results & successes)
- Aligning the company's mission & vision & the desired goals & results
- Being on-site, both in the office & in the field, to support the work & employees
- Clarifying the Roles & Responsibilities of each employee to align office & field expectations
- Providing coaching, mentoring & direct instruction to employees
- Implementing a Culture of Meetings & Briefings before, during & after work to ensure accuracy & safety
- Providing assessments, reports & coaching to employees so that employees can improve & refine their work, take pride in their work & feel valued & respected by their leaders & the company
- Reviewing the work done by employees to prevent mistakes & failures from happening again & successes can be maintained & repeated
- Appreciating & respecting employees through their abilities & the experience they have & the work they do
- Providing training programs for employees, so that employee skills can be enhanced & improved & employees can remain productive & able to perform the required work

The Best Leaders can develop their skills by taking the necessary training.

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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09 July 2025

Workplace Harassment and Respect Awareness

Security: Workplace Harassment and Respect Awareness

Various forms of harassment that frequently occur in the workplace:
- Inappropriate behavior & comments that offend people based on race, gender, age, religion & Disability
- Sexually suggestive behavior: Touching, showing pornographic images & videos, sexual advances & more
- Behavior intended to intimidate, demean, antagonize & isolate
- Behavior that violates a person's dignity & personal boundaries
- Unlawful behavior through Digital Platforms (email, mobile messages & social media)

Victims of this type of harassment experience fear, anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional & psychological distress & more.

Company productivity & reputation will suffer if the company fails to address these harassment cases & fails to help & protect victims!

Several things companies must do:
- Promptly handle cases of harassment by conducting an investigation, punishing & dismissing the perpetrators of harassment
- Protect victims, provide assistance & restore their condition, especially women, people with disabilities & the elderly
- Prevent harassment from recurring
- Provide a safe channel for employees to report cases & harassment without fear of intimidation
- Implement a professional code of ethics
- Treat employees with dignity & equality
- Foster a culture that respects everyone
- Strive for harmony in the workplace
- Respect personal & professional boundaries

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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07 July 2025

Fire

Safety: Fire

Prevent fire! Handle emergencies effectively! Protect lives & property!

Facts to know about fire:
- Fire can occur due to damaged electrical wiring, overloaded circuits, flammable liquids, unattended cooking & heating appliances & more
- Fire can spread quickly
- Fire can cause damage to homes, offices & property
- Fire releases toxic gases & destroys ecosystems

Must-have Fire Safety Equipment:
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Sprinkler systems
- Emergency lights

Face fire by:
- Having knowledge about fire that can save yourself, family, work & company
- Creating a mandatory Fire Safety Protocol that must be carried out in all places, including homes & offices
- Creating Evacuation Procedures, including routes & meeting points
- Having the necessary equipment
- Conducting regular Fire Fighting Training

When a fire occurs:
- Notify others by activating the alarm
- Put out the fire
- Close the door to slow the spread of fire
- Do not inhale smoke
- Evacuate using the designated route

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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Electricity

Safety: Electricity

Electricity can also cause accidents, injuries & fires!

Tips to stay safe at home & office from electrical emergencies:
- Check cords & plugs regularly. Replace damaged cords immediately & make sure plugs are tightly inserted into the outlet to avoid sparks.
- Avoid overloading outlets. Do not plug too many devices into one outlet. Use extension cords with surge protectors & follow their wattage ratings.
- Never use electrical devices near water or with wet hands. Install circuit breaker outlets in bathrooms, kitchens & outdoor areas.
- Use electrical devices safely & follow the manufacturer's instructions for all electrical devices. Unplug appliances when not in use, including toasters & hair dryers.
- Check for Warning Signs. Flickering lights, frequent circuit breakers, or a burning smell indicate a potential problem. Call a Licensed Electrician to investigate.
- Make your home & office safe for everyone, including children. Use outlet covers & keep cords out of reach of children. Teach yourself, others & children not to play with electrical devices & sockets.
- Keep flammable materials, such as curtains & furniture, away from heaters, lamps & other heat-producing devices
- For repairs & installations, always use a Qualified Electrician

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02 July 2025

Fire in High-Risk Industries

Safety: Fire in High-Risk Industries

Tips to prevent fires in high-risk industries safely & effectively:
- Safety First
- NO SMOKING!!!
- Use PPE to protect yourself from heat, chemicals, toxic gases & fumes
- Avoid areas with hazardous materials
- Turn off the electricity & equipment when not in use
- Use tools to prevent spills of flammable liquids
- Isolate fuel sources
- Have a Fire Suppression System

When a fire occurs:
- Sound the Fire Alarm to alert all personnel & initiate Emergency Response Procedures
- Call the Emergency Response Team & Fire Extinguish Team
- Only trained teams should fight the fire
- Extinguish the fire using the right Fire Extinguisher
- Evacuate
- Do not enter the fire area until it is declared safe by authorities

Don't forget this technique!
- Pull the pin on the Fire Extinguisher
- Point the tool at the base of the fire
- Squeeze the handle
- Sweep from side to side

Prioritize Safety! Avoid Fire!

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01 July 2025

HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)

Safety & Survival: HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)

Escaping from a Helicopter in the event of an emergency requires adherence to the Safety Procedures.

Helicopter Safety Procedures:
- Listen to the pre-flight Safety Briefing for specific instructions on emergency windows & exits, PPE & life rafts
- Wear PPE
- Know the location of emergency windows & exits & how to open them

In the event of an emergency in a Helicopter:
- Lean forward, head down, arms supporting body & seat belts securely fastened
- Unbuckle seat belts, open / push emergency windows / exits & exit the Helicopter
- Inflate the life vest
- Follow air bubbles upward to find the surface
- Use Life Raft

Get the complete knowledge & skills by taking the right HUET!

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29 June 2025

Helicopter Landing Officer

Safety: Helicopter Landing Officer

The Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) is responsible for ensuring safe & efficient Helicopter Landings & Takeoffs in all environments, including challenging environments (offshore platforms, vessels, Helipads).

Some of the things done by HLO:
- Ensure Helideck & Helipad is clear of hazards: Debris, equipment, oil spills & others
- Ensure necessary equipment is available: Fire Extinguisher, Rescue Equipment, Communication Devices
- Use appropriate PPE
- Ensure lighting is functioning for night operations
- Review weather & environmental conditions
- Secure the area by restricting access to the landing zone to authorized personnel only
- Provide important information (wind direction & speed, helideck status & hazards) to the Pilot
- Position themselves in a designated place & visible to the Pilot, but still safe
- Guide the Pilot to land the Helicopter at the correct landing place safely & perfectly by using Hand Signals
- Assist in securing the Helicopter after the Helicopter has landed
- Assist in supervising Passengers & Cargo
- Check the Helideck in preparation for the next operation
- In case of an incident: Perform Emergency Procedures & coordinate safety actions with Pilot & Crew to handle the incident safely

Some of the Hand Signals usually performed by HLO:
- Arms extended horizontally: Directing the Helicopter to hover or level
- Arms waving down: Signal to land
- Arms crossed: Stop & hold position

Train regularly! By taking the right training, the job as an HLO can be done well!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more.


19 June 2025

Workplace Fire Safety Program

Workplace Fire Safety Program

A Fire Safety Program in the workplace involves proactive steps to:

- Have a No Smoking Policy
- Have a Smoke-Free Zone in a flammable area
- Post Fire Safety Instructions & Emergency Contact Numbers in visible places
- Identify potential fire hazards: Flammable materials & electrical & machine interference
- Store flammable materials & items safely in designated rooms
- Check & maintain electrical equipment regularly
- Maintain cleanliness in the workplace
- Use & maintain machines properly
- Avoid sparks & excessive heat
- Dispose of waste properly
- Provide, use & maintain the necessary equipment: Smoke Alarms, Sprinklers, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting Equipment
- Ensure special services for employees with disabilities
- Train workers to prevent & extinguish fires using hoses, water, foam & others
- Train workers to evacuate: Routes, exit signs, gathering places
- Assign Special Personnel to serve as Firefighters
- Build a Safety Culture in the company by encouraging employees to always be ready to prevent, report & handle hazards, emergencies & fires immediately

The steps above create a safer workplace! Stay Alert! Put Safety First!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

17 June 2025

Permit To Work

HSE & Safety: Permit To Work

Workers in high-risk industries require a Permit To Work (PTW) so that safety can be prioritized & hazards & risks can be prevented & managed.

PTW is a formal system that is essential for:

- Risk Management: High-risk industries (construction, oil & gas, energy, power, mining, chemical plants & others) involve hazardous tasks (working at heights, handling flammable materials, entering Confined Spaces & others). PTW ensures that potential hazards & risks are identified & controlled before work begins to reduce the chances of accidents.
- Clear Authorization: PTW ensures that only trained & qualified workers can perform hazardous tasks, with the approval of the Supervisor & Safety Team. This ensures that everyone is aware of the risks & safety measures.
- Safety Procedures: PTW outlines specific safety protocols, such as wearing PPE, isolating hazardous sources, ensuring proper ventilation & others. This standardizes safety practices across the team.
- Coordination & Communication: PTW helps workers & teams coordinate high-risk tasks to prevent emergencies & ensure work is not done in hazardous & high-risk areas
- Emergency Preparedness: PTW also contains emergency response plans & ensures workers know what to do in case of an emergency (explosion, fire, fall, exposure to hazardous substances & others), such as using PPE & Fire Extinguishers & evacuating
- Regulatory Compliance: All countries & companies require PTW based on safety regulations. Non-compliance can result in fines, closures & legal liability.

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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10 June 2025

Helicopter Underwater

Safety: Helicopter Underwater

Helicopters have been used for:
- Transporting people, animals & goods
- Military Operations
- Carrying out rescues in various places, including on water (river & sea), in various conditions, such as natural disasters, storms, floods & others
- Becoming one of the Rescue Equipment in Safety Procedures to search & rescue victims

However, Helicopters also have limitations, so accidents can also occur in Helicopters.

Several things happen when an emergency occurs in a Helicopter flying over the water:
- Helicopters make emergency landings on water: Helicopters that have an Emergency Flotation System can float briefly when an emergency landing is made
- Helicopters sink & capsize under the water due to waves, weight, or damage

Warning: Because Helicopters are not made to operate underwater, be careful if the Helicopter sinks in water! Beware of the dangers:
- Very cold water that can cause hypothermia
- Wild animals
- Storms & waves

Passengers, Pilots & Crews must immediately use Survival Equipment & be evacuated using a Life Raft if an emergency occurs in a Helicopter underwater.

Best Advice: Pilots, Crews & Workers who use Helicopters to cross the water & work above the water must undergo special training, including taking Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), which provides the ability to exit a sinking Helicopter safely.

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

02 June 2025

Confined Space Work Management

Safety: Confined Space Work Management

Hundreds of workers die every year due to Confined Space incidents! Proper Confined Space Work Management can save lives!

Confined Spaces in high-risk industries, such as construction, oil & gas, mining, manufacturing & more, are one of the most dangerous work environments due to limited access that makes rescue operations difficult to be done & the presence of unpredictable hazards.

Workers should not be allowed to stay in Confined Spaces for too long due to potential hazards, such as poor ventilation, toxic gases (carbon monoxide, H2S), excessive heat, low oxygen levels, damaged machinery, collapsing materials, fire, explosion, drowning & more.

To prevent, avoid & manage hazards & risks in Confined Spaces, industries must implement strict Safety Protocols:
- Confined Space work must be done by a proper & complete team, consisting of workers, Supervisors, Rescue Team & Fire Fighting Team
- Only trained workers are allowed to enter Confined Spaces
- All work & activities in Confined Spaces must be monitored at all times
- Gas Detectors must be used to check toxic gas levels
- Air Quality Control Devices must also be used so that workers can breathe safely
- Workers must have skills to use equipment (PPE, belts, Breathing Apparatus, Rescue Tools & others), handle hazards & save themselves in case of emergency

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

18 May 2025

Plug And Abandonment

Energy: Plug And Abandonment

Plug & Abandonment (P&A) in the Drilling & Oil & Gas Industry refers to the process to:
- Permanently seal & isolate a well that is no longer productive & needed
- Ensure there is no environmental risk

P&A is usually performed when a well has reached the end of its economic life, is dry & no longer viable for production & exploration.

P&A Process:
- Well preparation: The well is cleaned & all production equipment is removed
- Plugging: Cement plugging equipment is installed at a specific depth to seal the wellbore & prevent fluid migration & hydrocarbon leakage to the surface or between underground formations
- Casing management: Sections of the well casing may be cut & removed, or left in place, depending on regulations
- Surface restoration: The wellhead is removed & the site is returned to its natural state or reused

P&A is essential for:
- Environmental protection
- Preventing groundwater contamination
- Complying with regulations

P&A is a complex & expensive process that demands precision to ensure long-term safety & integrity.

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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13 May 2025

Steps To Enter A Confined Space And Rescue Workers

Safety: Steps To Enter A Confined Space And Rescue Workers

Entering a Confined Space during an emergency & rescuing workers from that environment requires:
- Careful planning
- Compliance with Safety Protocols
- Special training for emergencies

Steps to enter a Confined Space & rescue workers during an emergency:
- 2 parties involved in rescuing workers from an emergency in a Confined Space: The Supervisors outside the Confined Space & the Rescue Team entering the Confined Space
- Only the Supervisors & Rescue Team who are trained, authorized & have a Permit to Work can perform rescue actions in a Confined Space
- Using the right PPE: Respirator, seat belt, helmet, protective clothing, SCBA
- Assessing the emergency: Fire, unconscious, or injured workers
- Identifying the source of the emergency: Low oxygen, toxic gases, chemicals, falling objects
- Communicating with workers in the Confined Space using Communication Devices
- A team / more than one person must carry out the rescue process. Do not enter alone!
- Rescue Teams who rescue workers must act quickly but safely for the safety of the team & workers & to avoid creating new emergencies
- Immediately stabilizing the situation by rescuing workers & evacuating
- Immediately providing First Aid or CPR if necessary & seek medical assistance for further action
- Emergencies that occur must be reported & reviewed to identify causes & improve future safety measures

Emergencies in Confined Spaces are hazardous incidents! With proper training & preparation, emergencies can be prevented & handled safely!

Do your best to be safe for yourself & others!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

08 May 2025

Fire In High-Risk Industries

Safety: Fire In High-Risk Industries

High Risk Industries (oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, mining, construction & warehousing) face fire hazards due to the Fire Triangle, complex operations & hazardous environments.

The Fire Triangle is required for a fire to start & stay burning:
- High heat: The energy required to ignite the fuel. This energy can come from matches, stoves, short circuits, or work involving welding, cutting & heavy machinery that produces heat that can start a fire. Heat raises the temperature of the fuel to its ignition point, which can cause a fire to start.
- Combustible material: Anything that can burn, such as wood, paper, iron, metal, petrol & gas. Fuel provides the material that the fire consumes to keep burning.
- Oxygen: Fire requires oxygen from the air to sustain the chemical reaction of combustion. Air contains about 21% oxygen, which is sufficient for most fires. Some industries use oxygen-rich environments, which allow fires to burn & grow.

If one of the Fire Triangle is missing, the fire will stop. To put out a fire, you must disrupt the triangle by:
- Removing heat with water
- Removing combustible materials
- Removing oxygen with a fire blanket or foam

Other factors that can cause a fire:
- Workers not following Safety Protocols
- Broken equipment & machines

Types of fires that typically occur in High-Risk Industries:
- Class A: Fires that typically occur in construction involving solid materials such as wood or paper
- Class B: Fires that typically occur in oil refineries fueled by flammable liquids such as oil or gasoline
- Class C: Fires in electrical wiring or faulty equipment
- Class D: Metal fires that typically occur in manufacturing or mining involving titanium or magnesium
- Class K: Fires that typically occur in kitchens or processing plants involving oil or grease

Industrial fires can cause:
- Injuries
- Deaths
- Environmental damage
- Financial loss

Fire Prevention & Suppression

High-Risk Industries must use strict measures to prevent & control fires:
- Regularly maintain equipment & machines
- Have a Cooling System to manage hot temperatures
- Have a Ventilation System to prevent the buildup of vapors
- Store flammable materials safely in closed containers or isolated areas
- Clean up dust or flammable debris
- Detect fires by using smoke alarms, heat sensors & gas detectors
- Use PPE: Fire-resistant clothing & breathing apparatus
- Use Fire Extinguishers: Water, foam, or other fire extinguishers that are suited to the specific type of fire
- Train workers to extinguish fires & evacuate

Fires in high-risk industries are serious, but they can be prevented & controlled with proper Precautions & Handling.

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

07 May 2025

Alarm, Light, And AI In Drones

Technology: Alarm, Light, And AI In Drones

Technological developments are indeed increasingly sophisticated!

We will never be able to stop talking about the sophistication of technology, which is always updated every second :-)

Currently, Drones not only act as recorders & transporters, but Drones can also act as Alarms, Lights & Detectors!

The latest Drones already have:
- Advanced Speakers that can produce sound. This Drone can provide an Alarm (Emergency Warning), so this Drone can be used to assist the Safety & Communication Processes in the field.
- Spotlight Solutions that can provide strong light. This Drone can light up dark areas, so this Drone can be used to assist SAR, Inspection & Supervision Operations at night.
- AI Support that can detect humans, vehicles & ships. This Drone can track objects in real-time, so that this Drone can be used for Surveillance & Security Operations across industries.

Best Advice:

Drones can be used by anyone. However, if companies, Professional Personnel & industries use Drones, then Drones must be used professionally & comply with regulations. The companies, Professional Personnel & industries must take the right Drones Training that provides the best professional insights, skills & competencies & is given to Professional Drone Pilots & Operators across all industry sectors. The training should ensure expertise that is relevant to industry needs.

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Leaders And Teams At High-Risk Industries

Leadership: Leaders And Teams At High-Risk Industries

Companies in high-risk industries – such as oil & gas, construction, mining & others – continue to build robust & professional systems & develop their workforce so they can achieve excellence, ensure safety & drive success.

These companies need leaders & teams who:
- Have commitment to excellence in work, operations & business: This commitment ensures operational efficiency & minimizes risk. This commitment requires developing strong management, leadership, teamwork & collaboration.
- Establish clear Safety Protocols: Leaders implement & enforce procedures to prevent accidents & ensure a safe work environment
- Collaborate for safety & efficiency: Teams work together seamlessly, sharing knowledge & resources to achieve common goals while prioritizing safety & productivity
- Make quick, informed decisions under pressure: In high-stakes situations, leaders & teams assess options quickly & draw on experience & strategic priorities to act decisively
- Communicate clearly & empathetically: Open & respectful communication builds trust, understanding in instructions & feedback & effective action
- Listen actively to understand each other: By valuing input from all team members, leaders foster inclusivity & prevent miscommunication that can lead to mistakes
- Manage risk proactively: Teams identify potential threats, evaluate their impact & implement strategies to mitigate risk across business operations & management
- Collaborate to overcome challenges: Teams can handle complex risks to ensure operational stability & long-term success

Leaders in high-stakes environments must receive the right training so they can:
- Raise safety standards: Well-trained leaders prioritize safety, ensure compliance with protocols, reduce incidents & foster a safety-first culture
- Build resilience: Well-trained leaders can focus on guiding teams under pressure with calmness & clarity
- Develop high-performing teams: Well-trained leaders consistently strengthen teamwork, so teams can perform at their best & most efficiently

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

01 May 2025

Confined Space – Entry And Rescue

Safety: Confined Space – Entry And Rescue

Some procedures for entering Confined Spaces safely to protect workers:
- Applicable regulations & established procedures should be complied with
- All workers & teams working in & supervising Confined Spaces must take the necessary training
- Hazards must be identified: Poor ventilation, low oxygen, toxic & flammable gases, physical hazards
- PPE & equipment must be used: Breathing apparatus, safety belts, protective clothing, gas detectors, tripods, safety ropes, lifelines
- A complete team should be in & around the Confined Space: Workers, Supervisors, Rescue Teams & Fire Fighting Teams
- Air quality & safety conditions should be monitored continuously during work

Some procedures for rescuing workers when an emergency occurs in a Confined Space:
- Carry out Rescue Procedures properly & quickly
- Communicate with workers for supervision & determine appropriate rescue actions
- Self-Rescue can be done by workers by leaving the Confined Space if it is safe to do so
- Rescue Without Entry is done when the Rescue Team takes out the workers from the outside using equipment
- Rescue By Entering is done when Trained Rescue Teams enter Confined Spaces to rescue workers

Best Advice: Regular training ensures safety & emergency preparedness!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

29 April 2025

Confined Space

Safety: Confined Space

The Confined Space is a closed space & does not have adequate ventilation, so the Confined Space should not be occupied by people for a long time.

Some forms of Confined Spaces:
- Tanks
- Sewers
- Silos
- Storage bins
- Holes
- Tunnels

At first glance, Confined Spaces seem harmless, but the fact is that Confined Spaces are full of dangers that can cause death:
- Lack of oxygen
- Presence of odorless & colorless toxic gases: H2S, carbon monoxide, methane
- Presence of flammable & explosive objects: Power lines, machines
- Presence of liquids & mud that can drown you
- Presence of slippery surfaces, extreme temperatures & falling objects

Most people who die in Confined Spaces are:
- Confined Space Workers
- Rescue Teams who attempt to save victims in Confined Spaces but do not use the proper PPE & do not have the ability to carry out Safety & Emergency Procedures

Confined Spaces require:
- Rigorous planning
- Air testing
- Permit to Work
- Safety, Emergency & Rescue Procedures

Top Advice:
- Never assume that you can get in & out of a Confined Space easily & quickly!
- If you are going to work in a Confined Space, invest in your life & safety by taking the right Confined Space Training!
- Encourage your workplace & your team to take the required Confined Space Training & implement Safety, Emergency & Rescue Procedures

It is better to have the right & required knowledge & skills now before it is too late, through an accident!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

28 April 2025

The Importance Of HSE

Safety: The Importance Of HSE

HSE implemented in high-risk industries (Construction, Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Electricity & others) provides protection to people (employees & clients), assets (buildings, factories, offices & workplaces) & the environment.

HSE is a process to:
- Create a safe, sustainable & productive workplace
- Ensure that the work being done is safe
- Ensure the use of PPE
- Identify, minimize & control hazards that may occur in the workplace: Broken machine, short circuits, gas, chemicals, falls, explosion, fire & natural disasters
- Identify, minimize & control risks that may occur in the workplace: Injuries, illnesses & deaths
- Maintain employee health by ensuring ventilation, preventing injuries & body problems (vision, breathing & others) & deaths
- Provide mental health support by avoiding stress
- Improve employee well-being
- Ensure maintenance of assets, equipment, workplaces & environment
- Minimize environmental impacts by protecting ecosystems from pollution, reducing waste & controlling emissions

Foundations of HSE Compliance:
- Employees receive proper training on HSE, Safety & Emergency
- Employees must have knowledge of Safety Protocols & Emergency Procedures
- Review & update HSE Policies periodically based on new incidents, dangers & risks
- Comply with regulations

Benefits of HSE Compliance in the workplace:
- Reduce & eliminate the possibility of accidents, illnesses, deaths & environmental damage in the workplace
- Ability to handle emergencies
- Increase employee productivity
- Improve company reputation
- Increase regulatory compliance
- Reduce & eliminate the possibility of costs incurred due to accidents, injuries, deaths, lawsuits & environmental fines

HSE Compliance will build trust from employees, partners, clients & the public towards the company & create success in the company too!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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27 April 2025

Offshore Emergency, Lifeboat And Coxswain

Safety And Survival: Offshore Emergency, Lifeboat, And Coxswain

Without having the right & required skills, it is tough to survive when an emergency occurs at Sea & Offshore.

The reason why Sea & Offshore are dangerous areas:
- Far from immediate help
- Conditions at Sea & Offshore are unpredictable
- Strong waves, currents, cold water & others

Lifeboats are essential to be used at Sea & Offshore when emergencies occur:
- Accidents & fire at a ship, boat, sea, or offshore
- Storms & others

Lifeboats present at Sea & Offshore are designed to:
- Ensure safety at Sea & Offshore
- Rescue victims from emergencies
- Keep victims afloat & protected until help arrives
- Provide necessary equipment: Food, drinking water, First Aid

Offshore Lifeboats must be handled by a Coxswain who is responsible for directing the Lifeboat during emergencies.

Some of the roles of a Coxswain:
- Operate the Lifeboat safely in Sea & Offshore
- Direct victims to a safer place
- Ensure everyone is wearing PPE & following Safety Procedures
- Use the radio to coordinate with rescue teams or nearby vessels
- Ensure the survival of everyone

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

25 April 2025

Basic Fire Fighting

Safety: Basic Fire Fighting

The knowledge of Basic Fire Fighting is needed to prevent, control & extinguish small fires safely & effectively. This knowledge is necessary for everyone to know so they can handle fires in the workplace, home & other public areas.

Prevent fires by:
- Recognizing fire hazards: Flammable materials, faulty electrical equipment, uncontrolled fires
- Storing chemicals, hot objects & other hazardous materials properly
- Maintaining equipment regularly
- Avoiding overloading electrical outlets

Important Keys about Fire:
- Fire needs 3 elements to burn: Heat, fuel & oxygen
- Extinguish the fire by removing one of the 3 elements: Closing the fire with a blanket will remove the oxygen, or cooling the fire with water will reduce the heat

Fire Extinguisher Technique:
- Pull the pin to open the extinguisher
- Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire
- Press the handle to release the extinguishing agent
- Spray from side to side to fight the fire

Warning:
- Evacuate immediately if the fire becomes too big
- Keep your face down to avoid the smoke
- Do not use the elevator during a fire

Best advice:
- Prevent fires!
- Protect & save lives, assets & property!
- Avoid losses!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

First Aid

Health, Safety & Survival: First Aid

First Aid is the immediate care given to a person who is injured or suddenly ill before Emergency & Medical Services arrive.

First Aid can:
- Save lives
- Prevent death
- Handle wounds
- Stop injuries from getting worse
- Reduce complications
- Speed up healing & recovery time
- Reduce the risk of infection

First Aid measures include:
- Stabilising a person’s condition, including when they are not breathing or have chest pain
- Performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) to restore breathing & circulation to someone whose heart has stopped beating
- Handling wounds by cleaning & dressing them to prevent infection
- Relieving choking by removing blockages
- Handling burns by using water
- Handling shock by keeping someone calm after an injury
- Handling seizures
- Preventing further harm

Equipment commonly used when performing First Aid:
- First Aid Kit
- Bandages
- Gloves
- Medications

Tips:
- Because incidents, accidents & emergencies can happen anywhere at any time, everyone should have knowledge of First Aid
- Knowing First Aid will increase awareness of danger & risk & give you confidence to help anyone who is affected by an incident & accident: your loved ones, others, or even yourself

First Aid can be done by anyone who has taken the First Aid Training! Take the right training now!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

23 April 2025

Advanced Fire Fighting

Safety: Advanced Fire Fighting

Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) is essential for personnel working in high-risk industries. AFF is conducted to handle large & complex fires using Advanced Fire Fighting Equipment. AFF is required in certain situations where standard firefighting skills are not sufficient.

Advanced Fire Fighting is required in:
- High-risk industries: Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Energy, Electricity & more
- High-risk areas: Ships, Offshore Platforms, Factories, Confined Spaces & others
- Companies that own & operate hazardous materials: Chemicals, gases, hot objects
- High-rise buildings

Advanced Fire Fighting Training is required to:
- Improve Safety
- Have preparation for worst-case & extreme scenarios
- Manage hazardous materials
- Conduct Rescue Operations efficiently
- Handle complex & large-scale fire emergencies using specialist equipment
- Protect & reduce risk to people, property & the environment
- Lead firefighting teams
- Meet international regulations

Advanced Fire Fighting Training is provided to professionals in high-risk roles, such as Offshore Workers, Fire Fighting Teams & Emergency Response Teams. This training will equip professionals to handle complex emergencies & fires & lead teams.

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

22 April 2025

Incident Management

Safety: Incident Management

Incidents that occur in a company are events that disrupt operations & work, injure employees & harm the company.

Incident Management is a process to:
- Identify potential incidents & incidents
- Handle incidents
- Minimize impact & losses
- Return to normalcy as quickly as possible
- Prevent incidents from recurring

Incident Management is useful for:
- Protecting employees, operations & the company
- Avoiding & reducing disruption, losses & downtime
- Maintaining trust from clients, employees, partners & the public

Important actions to take when an incident occurs:
- Incidents must be handled immediately
- Information about the incident must be reported immediately to the right party: the Rescue Team, Management
- Rescue the victim immediately
- All damages that occur in the incident must be repaired immediately
- Everything that happens in the incident must be recorded, documented & categorized based on urgency & impact
- The responsible team must investigate the root cause of the incident

The best actions that can be taken by the company & its management are:
- Ensuring that the Emergency Response Team & Rescue Team are always ready to handle incidents
- Detecting & preventing potential incidents & incidents from the beginning before they occur & escalate

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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Offshore Emergency Management

Safety: Offshore Emergency Management

Offshore Oil & Gas Platforms are high-risk environments & far from shore.

Some incidents & emergencies that often occur on Oil & Gas Platforms:
- Fire
- Explosion
- Gas leaks
- Oil spills
- Medical emergencies
- Equipment failure
- Ship & Helicopter collisions
- Bad & extreme weather

Offshore Emergency Management is the most important thing to:
- Save lives
- Protect the environment
- Protect assets

Offshore Emergency Management is a guideline for doing the following:
- Identify potential hazards & risks
- Create & implement Emergency Procedures & Rescue Procedures
- Establish Evacuation Process: Escape routes, assembly points
- Use PPE, Lifeboats, Life Jackets, Rescue Boats, Helicopters
- Use Communication & Radio Equipment to coordinate with personnel, emergency services, Rescue Teams, Firefighters, Coast Guard, Offshore Medical Teams
- Use high-tech tools to assist Security, Safety & Rescue Procedures: Drones, AI, Sensors
- Provide proper & routine training to Offshore Workers & Offshore Emergency Response Team so they can handle incidents effectively, escape from danger zones & save themselves & others

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

15 April 2025

Hazard And Risk On Offshore Oil And Gas Installations

Safety: Hazard And Risk On Offshore Oil And Gas Installations

Offshore Oil & Gas Installations face a complex set of hazards & risks!

Hazards on Offshore Oil & Gas Installations (Drilling Rigs, Production Platforms & Floating Production Storage & Offloading Units):
- Fire & explosion: Hydrocarbons can burn & gas can cause explosions
- Equipment damage: Pipes, engines, cranes, rigs
- Bad environmental conditions: Lightning, waves, storms, typhoons
- Chemicals & other toxic hazardous substances: Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), drilling fluids & others
- Accidents that occur in helicopters & ships
- Other hazardous conditions: Failure in the drilling process, failure in the operation of equipment & machinery, oil spills, emergencies in Confined Spaces
- Human factors: Fatigue due to excessively long working hours

Risks that occur:
- Injury
- Death
- Environmental damage
- Operational disruption
- Economic losses: Time, repairs, costs
- Regulatory & legal obligations: Official parties can stop operations & impose sanctions & fines
- Reputational damage: Public trust, investor confidence & market position will be disrupted

To manage these hazards & risks, Offshore Operators & Companies are required to implement Operations, Control, Emergency & Safety Management to ensure the safety of personnel, assets & the environment:
- Comply with regulations made by maritime organizations, HSE organizations & regional bodies
- Create & comply with Safety Protocols: Permit To Work, Emergency Response Procedures, Safety & Survival Protocols
- Provide appropriate PPE: Fire-resistant clothes, masks, fall protection equipment
- Prevent damage, explosions & fires
- Routinely maintain & inspect equipment, machinery, pipes & rigs
- Monitor the environment: Weather, natural disasters
- Use state-of-the-art technology to monitor operations: Remote Monitoring Devices, Drones
- Limit environmental impact: Spill Response Plan & Containment System

The Offshore Operators & Companies must provide the right training for workers too so the workers can:
- Work properly
- Handle equipment & machines
- Identify & handle hazards & risks
- Perform Evacuation Processes

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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Workplace Harassment And Workplace Respect Awareness

Security: Workplace Harassment And Workplace Respect Awareness

Important components that are under-appreciated in the workplace:
- Workplace Harassment
- Workplace Respect Awareness

Workplace Harassment

Form of workplace harassment:
- Discriminatory Harassment: Offensive behavior based on race, gender, age, religion & disability
- Sexual Harassment: Showing pornographic images & videos, unwanted sexual acts, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate verbal behavior & comments & physical touching
- Mental Harassment: Aggressive & repeated bullying behavior intended to intimidate, degrade, antagonize & isolate
- Social Harassment: Behavior that violates a person's dignity & personal boundaries
- Cyber Harassment: Unlawful behavior via Digital Platforms (Email & messages on mobile phones & social media)

Victims of workplace harassment:
- Employees, women, people with disabilities & the elderly
- Someone who reports the wrongdoing & harassment that occurs
- Witness & someone who participates in the Process Investigation

Consequences of harassment:
- For victims: Emotional distress, anxiety, stress, trauma, mental disorders & others
- For companies: Low productivity, employee turnover, legal liability & reputational damage

In accordance with international regulations worldwide, companies must take appropriate action to:
- Handle harassment cases immediately
- Protect victims, especially women, people with disabilities & the elderly
- Provide assistance to victims & employees affected by harassment
- Restore the disturbed mental condition of the victims
- Conduct an Investigation Process
- Punish & fire the perpetrator of harassment
- Prevent harassment from happening again

Workplace Respect Awareness

Harassment can be prevented by emphasizing Workplace Respect Awareness.

Workplace respect is achieved by:
- Treating coworkers with dignity & equality
- Valuing diverse perspectives, backgrounds & experiences
- Cultivating a culture that listens & values everyone
- Striving for collaboration & harmony in the workplace
- Communicating & creating policies that are clear, professional & empathetic
- Respecting personal & professional boundaries, including physical & privacy spaces
- Establishing a professional code of conduct
- Providing a safe channel for employees to report, so employees can report incidents & harassment without fear of intimidation

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

14 April 2025

Professional Drone Training

Technology: Professional Drone Training for Professional Drone Pilots & Operators

The Importance of Professional Drone Training for Professional Drone Pilots & Operators!

Professional Drone Training & its official certificates need to be taken by:
- Companies that use Drones in their business & operations & that are tailored to the needs of the industry
- Professional Workers who work as Drone Pilots & Operators in companies
- Professional Workers who use Drones at their jobs

By taking Professional Drone Training, companies & their Professional Drone Pilots & Operators can:
- Choose & buy the right & needed Drone
- Use Drones safely & maximally as the right investment & according to the needs of their work & industry & also in accordance with applicable regulations
- Operate Drones professionally, correctly & precisely in accordance with applicable regulations

Drones have been used in several industries (Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, Electricity Industries & other sectors), as well as by the Military & Police to:
- Monitor indoor & outdoor: Buildings, offices, warehouses, parking areas, yards, Confined Spaces, mining areas, offshore, sea & others
- Detect & monitor humans & high-risk assets
- Conduct mapping
- Create & process data
- Assist Security, Emergency Response, Safety & Survival Procedures & Protocols
- Carry the important & needed goods

Take the right Professional Drone Training :-)

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

13 April 2025

Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

Put safety first, including when using electricity!

Electrical Safety can prevent damage, injury & death caused by electrical hazards.

Electrical Safety Principles:
- Electrical hazards: Electricity can cause electric shock, fire, explosion, injury & death
- Sources of electrical hazards: Faulty equipment, improper electrical wiring & others

Electrical Safety Procedures:
- Use circuit breakers & fuses to protect against excessive electrical current
- When electricity is not in use, disconnect electricity by unplugging the power cord from the power source
- Use Electrical Lockout Devices to prevent children & the elderly from using electricity
- Use proper PPE: PPE that meets standards, gloves, fire-resistant clothing, face shields
- Use safe tools when working near electricity
- Keep a safe distance from high-voltage electricity to avoid accidental contact
- Keep electricity away from water, damp areas, objects & others
- Regularly maintain electricity, cables & equipment to detect & prevent damage, cracks & excessive heat
- Replace damaged electrical cables & equipment immediately
- Train workers who work with electricity or work near electricity so that they have knowledge of the dangers & risks of electricity & have the ability to handle it
- Follow the appropriate rules & codes

When an emergency occurs at electricity:
- Turn off the power source first
- Use non-conductive tools to separate the victim from the power source
- Provide first aid & CPR

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

09 April 2025

AI Technology In Drones

AI Technology In Drones

The best capabilities that Drones have done:
- Increase security in various places
- Conduct remote patrols to protect locations from crime & theft
- Monitor suspicious vehicles, ships & people in real-time
- Create more detailed & intelligent maps in huge areas

AI Technology in Drones has provided some of the latest sophistication owned by Drones:
- AI Detection that can detect people, vehicles & ships
- High resolution zoom, sensors & thermals
- More sensitive lights for night operations
- Ease of setting & adjusting the system according to user needs
- Ease of processing data according to industry needs
- Stronger batteries that can operate longer
- Monitor & count small items
- Analyze objects

Don't hesitate to use Drones for the safety & security of yourself & company!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

08 April 2025

Best Strategy Done By Best Company

Leadership & Management: Best Strategy Done By Best Company

The best & most appropriate strategies taken by the best & most superior companies:
- The company always treats all employees as the best investment in the company & the primary source of its success. Therefore, the company always strives to improve & develop employee knowledge & skills.
- The company must always ensure that operations can be carried out well, smoothly & precisely. Therefore, the company always strives to ensure that work is always carried out through the best cooperation carried out by the best team.
- The company must always ensure that problems & disruptions should not occur so that operations can be carried out smoothly & safely. Therefore, the company always strives to maintain operations & work so that problems & disruptions can be detected & prevented early before they become worse emergencies that can hinder operations & harm the company.
- If there are errors, disruptions & emergencies that occur, then all of these things must be recorded, investigated, fixed & prevented from happening again in the future.

Develop your company & employees into the best company & employees by taking the right & best training!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

26 March 2025

Onshore Emergency

Safety: Onshore Emergency

Onshore Emergencies require immediate response to:
- Protect lives
- Reduce risk
- Minimize damage to property & the environment

Onshore Emergencies can include:
- Industrial accidents: Chemical spills, explosions, fires
- Natural disasters: Earthquakes, floods

Things to prepare so Onshore Emergencies can be handled:
- Have an Emergency Response Plan tailored to the location & applicable regulations: Roles, responsibilities, procedures, communications, equipment, evacuation
- Provide training to designated personnel & teams to ensure that they have the required knowledge & skills
- Prepare necessary support: PPE, Fire extinguisher, safety equipment, medical equipment, food, water, communication devices

When Onshore Emergencies Occur:
- Teams needed: Emergency Team, Rescue Team, Fire Team, Medical Team
- All teams must oversee operations & coordinate Rescue Efforts
- Safety of life must be prioritized by implementing the Safety & Evacuation Processes
- Parties who need special treatment (elderly, disabled) must be prioritized for assistance
- The cause of the emergency must be addressed immediately to limit further damage: Shutting down machinery & equipment, extinguishing fires, installing barriers during flooding
- Communication must be made with employees, management & public to prevent misinformation & panic

When the Onshore Emergencies have been resolved:
- Medical care, psychological support & temporary shelter must be provided to victims
- The physical & operational damages must be handled & repaired immediately
- The cause of all damages must be evaluated through the Investigation Process
- Operations must be restarted in stages while also ensuring that Safety Procedures are carried out

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

24 March 2025

Emergency At Sea And Safety Procedures

Emergency At Sea And Safety Procedures

Emergencies at sea can include a variety of critical situations:
- Ship sinking or burning
- Severe storms
- Mechanical breakdowns
- Stranding
- Drowning people
- Injured or deceased people

Must-knowledge for people traveling by sea & going to sea:
- Safety Protocols, Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Procedures from ships
- How to use Safety Equipment on ships: PPE, life jackets, life rafts, positioning devices, first aid kits
- Weather: Wind, rain, storms & more
- Dangers, risks & emergencies that can occur at sea & how to deal with them
- How to use PPE
- How to communicate & provide information/signals about emergencies that occur: Location, type of emergency, number of people on the ship & more
- Ways to survive at sea
- Hypothermia

Safety Procedures to be conducted:
- Wear a life jacket: Make sure the life jacket is securely attached to the body so that the user remains afloat even if not conscious
- Leave ship if necessary: If the ship sinks & if a fire breaks out on the ship
- Use life raft & lifeboat
- Stay with the group
- Avoid entering water due to danger at sea unless necessary
- Focus on survival until rescue

Survival tips:
- Self-protect from sun, wind & rain
- Keep warm by crossing your arms or staying close to the group
- Avoid unnecessary swimming to prevent exhaustion
- Prioritize drinking water to overcome dehydration

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

20 March 2025

Rescue Procedures in Confined Spaces

Safety: Rescue Procedures in Confined Spaces

Most deaths occurred at the Confined Spaces are caused by:
- Emergency: Limited access, poor ventilation, lack of oxygen, toxic substances & gas, fire & explosion
- Being in a Confined Space without oxygen for more than 3 minutes
- Untrained individuals conducted the Rescue Operations

Categories of Rescue Procedures in Confined Spaces:
- Rescue Actions that must be taken immediately: When lack of oxygen, explosion & fire occur in Confined Spaces
- Rescue Actions that do not have to be taken immediately: When workers are injured

Rescue Procedures taken when an emergency occurs in Confined Spaces:
- Workers rescue themselves by removing themselves from the Confined Space & their actions are monitored by the Rescue Team from outside the Confined Space
- Workers rescue themselves by exiting the Confined Space using equipment (ropes, belts) operated by the Rescue Team from outside
- Rescue Team enters the Confined Space & rescues workers using the necessary equipment

For Rescue Procedures can be carried out properly in Confined Spaces, the workers & Rescue Teams must:
- Take the Confined Space, Emergency & Rescue Training before working in Confined Spaces
- Use PPE & special equipment when entering Confined Spaces
- Carry out the Confined Spaces Work Procedures & Safety Procedures

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

19 March 2025

Confined Space, Hazard, Risk And Safety Procedures

Confined Space, Hazard, Risk And Safety Procedures

All industries have Confined Space in the form of:
- Petroleum storage tanks
- Spare pits
- Mud pits
- Waste storage areas
- Underground areas

Safety in Confined Spaces is an important issue because Confined Spaces have hazards & risks. Understanding the hazards & risks in Confined Spaces is very important so that safety can always be pursued. Confined Space Safety Procedures are the right & necessary actions to deal with these hazards & risks!

Some Safety Procedures that can be done in Confined Spaces in all industries:

- Workers & Supervisors working in Confined Spaces must undergo Confined Space Training so that they have knowledge of the hazards, risks & safety measures & can prepare themselves to face & handle emergencies in Confined Spaces
- Workers & Supervisors working in Confined Spaces must have a Permit To Work to ensure that they are authorized & allowed to enter & work in Confined Spaces
- Reviewing, identifying & addressing hazards & risks before & when workers work in Confined Spaces must be done routinely & at all times to maintain a safe atmosphere: Lack of oxygen, chemicals, toxic substances, gases, explosive & flammable goods & others
- Using the necessary safety equipment based on the hazards & risks that will occur: PPE, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Protective Clothing, Seat Belts, Ventilation Equipment, Gas Detectors, Remote Monitoring Equipment & others
- Implementing Confined Space Safety Procedures properly: Procedures for entry, procedures for working safely in Confined Spaces & procedures for exit
- Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Procedures must be prepared to ensure that safety measures can be taken when incidents & emergencies occur in Confined Spaces

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more. 

18 March 2025

Chess Games And Leadership

Chess Games And Leadership

Do you know that Chess Games also teach us about Leadership?

Some of the lessons learned when we play Chess Games:

- Strategic Planning: When we think of movements to progress & anticipate opposing movements, the Chess Games taught us to think about & plan strategies to work precisely & strategy to face challenges, commit to strategies & develop actions to adapt to challenges in the future
- Team Management: Chess is a team that has different roles & strengths, so we are taught to recognize & utilize team strengths effectively, position them based on their abilities, improve overall performance & encourage a collaborative work environment
- Planning & Flexibility: When we have some plans to play Chess, we are taught to plan work precisely & be flexible by preparing ourselves to face change
- Patience: The long & slow duration of the Chess Games teaches us to stay patient in our work
- Resilience & Perseverance: When we use many strategies to win the game, Chess Games teach us to maintain resilience & not to give up when we face challenges
- Competitive Awareness: When we study the opponent's movements, Chess Games teach us to analyze the latest competitors & trends
- Learning & Improvement: Whatever the results of the Chess Games – winning or losing – we are taught to learn from victory & defeat so that we can continue to improve our abilities

Chessboard is a company, chess is a team, the player is a leader, winning the game is success & losing in the game is loss!

Chess Games has taught us about companies, harmony in work, leadership, team involvement, self-development, success & losses!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more.