Confined Space Safety

Confined Space Safety

Remember that Safety is everyone’s responsibility!

All industries, including the Oil & Gas Industry, have Confined Spaces in some form, such as:

- Tanks

- Pits for storing reserves

- Mud pits

- Underground areas for holding & collecting waste

Confined Spaces have their own set of hazards, so safety is the most important thing to do in a Confined Space & the risks must be managed effectively.

As Confined Space Safety in various industries is a critical concern, then prioritize your safety when you work at Confined Spaces by:

- Making sure that you can work appropriately in Confined Spaces by taking the right Confined Space Training before working in Confined Spaces.

- Having a Permit To Work At Confined Spaces before you work to ensure that only authorized personnel enter the Confined Space.

- Using the right Safety Equipment to stay safe when working in a Confined Space: PPE, Protective clothing, seat belts, Gas Detector, Tripod, Davit, Harness, Rope, SCBA, Stretcher & more.

- Monitoring the atmosphere, hazards & risks in Confined Spaces regularly: Toxic atmosphere, flammable gases, toxic substances, oxygen levels, explosives & physical hazards.

- Ensuring the ventilation & air exchange systems in Confined Spaces to help maintain a safe atmosphere in the Confined Space.

- Conducting the Confined Space Safety Procedures: Entry & exit procedures, safe working in Confined Spaces, recognizing hazards, dealing with emergencies, rescue procedures, communication protocols, evacuation routes & more.

- Having the skills to handle the hazards & risks in Confined Space properly: Gas, chemical, fire, explosion & lack of oxygen.

- Using the latest technology equipment to enhance Confined Space Safety: Gas Detectors, Communication Devices, Monitoring Devices & more.

Best Advice: If you want to increase your career in the Confined Space World, upgrade your skills by taking the right course & becoming a Confined Space Rescue Officer!

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

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Drones And HSE

Safety: Drones And HSE

Drones have helped work in all industries that place a high value on safety, efficiency, & effectiveness.

Drones have been used in various industries to:

- Monitor work, operations & employees

- Reach hazardous & hard-to-reach areas

- Read & measure equipment, materials & assets: Walls, pipes, tanks, machines & more

- Record & collect data

- Create reports automatically

Because Drones have extraordinary capabilities, Drones can help companies in carrying out HSE Procedures:

- Operations & work can be carried out easily, quickly, safely & correctly

- Safety & health for all parties can be improved & prioritized

- Hazards & risks can be prevented & reduced

- Accidents, emergencies, injuries, illnesses & deaths can be prevented & reduced

- The need to approach dangerous places can be reduced

- Productivity & performance in the workplace can be increased

- Damage & costs can be reduced

Drones have also met standards, so they are safe to use in various industries that require them.

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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. 

Safety At Sea

Safety At Sea

Put safety first! We must have the right understanding of safety at sea, so we can save ourselves & survive! We must understand that an emergency at sea can threaten our lives!

Before traveling to or by sea, we must save our lives by gaining knowledge about emergencies at sea & having the ability to save ourselves!

Some strategies for handling emergencies & surviving at sea:

- Use PPE approved by international standards

- Stay calm & don't panic: Panic leads to poor decision-making

- Use emergency signaling devices, radios, flares & mirrors to call for help from aircraft & ships

- Use a Life Raft that can carry victims, drinking water, food, a First Aid kit, and others

- Limit physical activity to conserve energy & avoid dehydration

- Find & store food & drinking water to extend survival time

- Protect the body from sunlight, wind & rain

- Keep the body dry to prevent hypothermia

- Direct the ship to an island or a beach

- Provide first aid if needed

- Heal the wounds to prevent infection & attacks from marine animals

Take the right training that will provide knowledge on the most appropriate way to save ourselves & survive at sea!

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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. 

Safety At Oil And Gas Industry

Safety At Oil And Gas Industry

Oil & Gas Industry must prioritize the Safety of people, workers & operations because:

- The hazardous operations are carried out in the Oil & Gas Industry & can result in injury & death

- Safety in Oil & Gas Industry is an integral part of responsibility, integrity & strategy

- Regulations governing safety in Oil & Gas Operations must be complied with

- Human life must be protected & prioritized

- Hazards, risks, emergencies & incidents must be avoided, mitigated & managed

- Operations must be improved but must also remain safe & efficient

- The workplace must always be a safe place for workers

- Environment must be protected from incidents & disasters: Oil spills, gas leaks & other accidents

- If an accident occurs, the side effects must not be harmful to people & the environment

- Downtime, maintenance costs, fines, sanctions & closures must be avoided & minimized

- Safety is also one of the foundations for innovation & implementation of new technologies & materials that are safer, saving & securing

- Safety done properly will increase reputation & trust from investors, partners & regulatory bodies

- Safety will result in a safe working environment & a safe working environment will increase enthusiasm for work

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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. 

Incident Management And Onshore Incident Commander

Safety: Incident Management And Onshore Incident Commander

Incident Management

Incidents will disrupt operations, work, companies, employees & clients! Therefore, companies need Incident Management because Incident Management is the best way to:

- Save everyone

- Prevent & handle incidents

- Prevent incidents from happening again in the future

- Detect, identify, handle, fix, investigate & analyze incidents that occur in the company

- Know the root cause of the incident

Incident Management is usually carried out by the Incident Control Team, Security Team & Safety Team.

Onshore Incident Commander

The Onshore Incident Commander working in high-risk industries (oil & gas, petrochemical, construction & others) is the designated leader to:

- Have knowledge of emergencies: Controllable if managed properly, escalating if not controlled, uncontrollable leading to full evacuation of the facility

- Determine hazards & risks to personnel, assets, environment & community

- Ensure safety by implementing Safety Protocols to protect employees & community

- Ensure regulatory compliance

- Plan, manage, monitor & control resources

- Implement predetermined emergency / incident plans & procedures

- Manage response to onshore incidents & emergencies that occur: Fires, explosions, chemical spills, natural disasters, security threats & others

- Communicate information & instructions

- Coordinate with the Safety Team & Security Team

- Delegate authority effectively

- Manage individuals & teams

- Assign necessary resources: Personnel & equipment

- Delegate tasks to appropriate personnel

- Review, manage & assess information available in emergencies

- Act as primary point of contact for inquiries from various parties as needed

- Document the situation emergency & all actions for the Investigation Process

- Evaluate the severity & potential impact of the incident

- Prepare for, prevent & respond to the impact of the incident

- Handle the transition from emergency response to recovery, ensure business continuity & restore normal operations

- Recognize & manage stress in self & others

- Evaluate progress & communicate changes in plans & priorities

Increase your skills by taking the right course, so you can work properly & the Safety Culture can be developed in the 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.