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.

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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. 

17 March 2025

Helicopter Load Master In Public And Military Environments

Safety & Security: Helicopter Load Master In Public And Military Environments

In public environment, the Helicopter Load Masters are responsible for:
- Managing cargo, cabin & passengers
- Supervising the Loading / Unloading Process
- Loading & unloading goods safely
- Identification & handling of dangerous goods
- Calculating & maintaining weight & balance in the helicopter
- Communicate with the Helicopter Pilot to manage the load
- Checking & preparing equipment
- Performing maintenance

Some of the knowledge they must know are about:
- Safety Regulation
- Heliport & Helideck
- Longline with Remote Hook
- Hover Hook Up
- External Load Mission
- Equipment

In a military environment, the Helicopter Load Master can also participate in Tactical / Special / Rescue Operations to rescue victims, drop needed goods & operate defense equipment & weapons.

All of the above responsibility & knowledge can maintain stability & safety during flight in the helicopter, while the participation can maintain safety & security for others.

Currently, Helicopter Load Master is one of the important jobs because the use of Helicopters in various fields & sectors is increasing in demand & need.

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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. 

16 March 2025

The Benefits of Drones And Their Regulations

Technology: The Benefits of Drones And Their Regulations


Benefits

Companies & industries can use Drones for many benefits in their operations.

Drones are important tools that are already being used in a variety of industries:
- Construction: Drones monitor, map & survey on-site & document data
- Agriculture: Drones monitor crop health, apply fertilizer precisely & map fields
- Energy: Drones inspect pipelines & power lines & detect excessive heat & incidents
- Healthcare: Drones deliver medicines & PPE
- Public Safety: Drones search for missing people, extinguish fires & get disaster information

Drones have been proven to:
- Save time & money
- Minimize risk to workers
- Increase productivity, efficiency, security, safety, operations & profits


Regulations

Companies & industries must use Drones correctly & professionally by following applicable regulations.

Some of the Regulations on Drones that have been set in various countries:
- Drone usage etiquette: Keep noise down, respect privacy & avoid unauthorized surveillance of private property
- Permitted areas & operational restrictions: Permitted & prohibited distances & heights & areas
- Drone registration & operation
- Training & certifications that Drone Pilots must hold for proper & correct operation
- Safety Protocols: Inspection, visibility & caution
- Security & protection to sensitive data, information & privacy

The above regulations ensure the use of Drones is conducted safely, ethically & in accordance with professional standards.

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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 March 2025

Safety Management: Permit To Work

Safety Management: Permit To Work

Permit To Work is not just about rules & regulations, but it is more about awareness of hazard, risk, emergency & safety & real action to deal with them!

Permit To Work, which is part of Safety Management in the workplace, is required in industries with hazardous & high-risk activities (Oil & Gas, Mining, Geothermal, Petrochemical, Energy, Nuclear, Electricity, Construction, Manufacturing & others) to:

- Maintain a safe working environment
- Ensure the safety & protection of workers
- Ensure that all Safety Precautions & Measures are taken before work begins
- Ensure that only trained workers perform the work
- Ensure that each worker knows the work done & its safety requirements
- Ensure that work is carried out safely & efficiently according to plan
- Ensure the use of the right PPE
- Ensure clear communication between workers & supervisors
- Ensure that all parties are aware of Safety Procedures & implement Safety Controls
- Prevent & reduce hazards, risks, accidents, injuries & damage
- Promote a Safety Culture in hazardous workplaces
- Ensure that all work & operations are recorded & reported
- Conduct the rules

Hazards at work:
- Heat
- Fire
- Explosions
- Chemicals & toxic substances
- Gases
- Welding processes
- 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.