quarter 4 2016 uae iirsm newsletter

Vice Chairman’s Message: Frank Higgins

Since becoming an active IIRSM member in the Middle East five years ago, I have seen our institute grow year on year. This has only been possible due to the hard work of both the branch committee and its members, with IIRSM coming out from the shadows and now playing a pivotal role in the region working with regulators and industry leaders to improve the management of risk and safety.

Our institute continues to grow its membership base, both at an individual and corporate level and

UAE BRANCH Quarterly Newsletter

Issue: October – December 2016

we look forward to continuing this development with activities such as the signing of Memorandum of Understandings (MoU’s) with the Ministry of Labor, PASMA and other government entities and corporate bodies. We have recently restructured our meetings to ensure we encourage further member engagement, delivering insightful, specific and professionally facilitated topics that our members require. Recalling my first meeting in 2011 with only 11 members present, we have now advanced our attendance levels to an average of 30 members and guests at both Abu Dhabi and Dubai events. Branch

QUOTE OF THE ISSUE

“The absence of accidents does

not in any way assure the

presence of safety.”

Paul O’Neill (ex CEO Alcoa)

FACT OF THE ISSUE

You are 4 times more likely to have

a crash when you are talking on

your cell phone, eating a sandwich,

or looking at objects outside your

window.

When you reach for a moving

object, like a bottle of water rolling

on the floor, or try to put something

into your pocket, you are 9 times

more likely to have a crash.

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This publication is intended to be a general informative newsletter and cannot be substituted for professional advice.

members are also now in discussions with some major organisations in the region regarding corporate memberships. IIRSM UAE branch has had many achievements of significance in the region, such as assisting with the development of the new Federal Construction Regulations and supporting other focus groups shaping other areas of legislation. This is an indication of the commitment and achievement of concerned individual members and the institute as a renowned and respected body.

The branch receives ongoing, active support from our corporate leadership, especially over the last three years. Our leaders have been visible in our region, speaking to regulators and industry at large, as well as supporting our branch activities. Earlier this year our IIRSM President was a guest speaker at an OSHAD supported conference in Abu Dhabi.

I look forward to our branch continuing to grow in 2017, with our members actively supporting the committee, ensuring that IIRSM continues to be recognised as a leading association for risk and safety professionals.

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IIRSM UAE Sponsors

IPAF

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access worldwide. Set up in 1983, IPAF is a not-for-profit members’ organisation that represents the interests of manufacturers, distributors, users, rental and training companies.

IIRSM’s relationship with IPAF is to encourage the cooperation and collaboration within the UAE’s OHS community in relation to awareness, capacity building, training, professional development through attendance at seminars, workshops and conferences.

Jason Woods – Middle East Representative M: +971 55 309 4333 E: [email protected] W: www.ipaf.org

Myriad Global Media

Myriad Global Media is a corporate media production company specialising in the delivery of award winning, world-class corporate media communications specialising in the oil and gas, transport, technology, engineering and construction sectors. For more than 25 years, they’ve served the communications needs of the industry’s leading international players, producing powerful, engaging media that informs and delights audiences around the world.

IIRSM’s relationship with Myriad Global Media is designed to maximize the ability to market our brand throughout the UAE, whilst continuing to address HSE related matters

Christy Murray – Sales & Events Manager M: +971 509282994 E: [email protected] W: www.myriadglobalmedia.com

EVENTS

BOHS Worker Health Protection Conference

IIRSM supported the 3rd BOHS Worker Health Protection Conference which was held at Le Royal Meridien, Abu Dhabi, between the 25 – 28 September 2016.

The event was a tremendous success with more than 100 international delegates representing over 70 organisations including government authorities, regulators, key industry players, analysts and media attending the event.

IIRSM was represented by Eng. Raed Al Marzouqi, Head of Occupational Health and Safety at Dubai Municipality, who informed delegates that “99 per cent” of accidents are the fault of employers. He said: “When you bring someone into the UAE, it is like looking after your own kid. “You have to provide the basic requirements, if you bypass the system and rules authorities will take disciplinary action, if you do not provide the right training, right tools and right protection for the workers you will be held responsible. It is like having a kid.” He continued: “In a country like the UAE, we have a diversity of workers and when we take them in, we have an obligation towards them, like they do towards us.

DAEP’s 7th Annual Environmental Campaign

IIRSM UAE participated in DAEP’s 7th Annual Environmental Campaign was held on 1 November in Al Maktoum International Airport’s Airshow Exhibition Hall. Organised by Dubai Airports Engineering Projects (DAEP) this event was aimed at promoting Environmental Awareness amongst all DAEP contractors involved in construction activities at Dubai’s Airports. This year’s focus was on promoting Sustainable Construction. Our branch’s participation was recognized by ‘dar’ and DAEP, by way of a gift received by the branch treasurer, Abdullatif Albitawi, representing IIRSM during the event.

PASMA Middle East Conference

Held on the 20 November, IIRSM UAE supported PASMA’s Middle East conference which focused on the mobile access industry highlighting safety considerations, current challenges and best practices. This was a full day of presentations, sharing of expertise and knowledge amongst the wide range of delegates throughout the region. IIRSM member and representing the UAE’s Ministry of Labor, Dr. Ali Salem Qaiwani, spoke about the importance of training in health and safety.

DAEP’s 7th Annual Environmental Campaign - Abdullatif Albitawi (Branch Treasurer) receiving an award from dar and DAEP officials



PASMA Middle East Conference - Dr. Ali Salem Qaiwani ( UAE’s Ministry of Labor) addressing the attendees at the recent event




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Situation Located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, the ORYX GTL plant is Qatar’s first

commercial producer to process natural gas into low‑sulfur and environmentally friendly diesel, naphtha, and LPG. 32,000 barrels of diesel and 8,000 barrels of naphtha are produced every day at the site.

ORYX GTL has strived since it began operations in 2006 to achieve the

highest‑calibre of safety for its employees, but pre‑existing factors made safety improvement a challenge. The absence of centralised HSE legislation in Qatar placed unique demands on senior management and safety practitioners. Although existing laws addressed various aspects of HSE, the need for a robust health and safety regime became increasingly evident to ORYX leaders.

Solution In 2007, ORYX GTL partnered with BST (now DEKRA Insight) to develop a comprehensive safety improvement process designed to make the company’s safety goal of ‘going beyond zero’ a reality. ORYX leaders recognized that they first needed to change behaviours before they could change practices. They

created the company‑wide change initiative OASIS, short for Observation at

Site Improves Safety. This employee‑driven, behaviour‑based safety programme began training workers as observers, sponsored leadership development for supervisors and managers, and helped cultivate strong

communication practices for a high‑functioning and well‑integrated organisation.

Every week the HSE manager and direct reports meet to measure progress

against a five‑year strategy plan. The plan prioritises key elements to advance the safety culture, build employee and contractor confidence, and improve safety systems. In addition, the team goes over a scorecard of leading and lagging indicators that compare KPI performance against goals. When a specific action is found to be falling below expectations, a recovery plan is immediately designed and put into place. The scorecard is a part of a suite of KPIs that link the CEO to all levels of the business.

Results The hard work of everyone at ORYX GTL has certainly paid off. In September 2012, the site reached a total recordable incident rate of zero and has maintained it through the time this report was written (October 2016 – 5 years LTI free). Across ten categories measuring organisational culture, the plant saw

dramatic improvements over its pre‑OASIS scores in such areas as leadership, peer support for safety, and upward communication. ORYX GTL currently has more than 450 trained observers both in the Ras Laffan plant and Doha offices. An average of 1,000 observations are made each month.

As a company, ORYX GTL has embraced the challenge of turning around its safety culture and has undeniably driven it towards excellence—something everyone at ORYX GTL is extremely proud of. Employees are now more willing to take on HSE issues because training, leadership support, and recognition of their contributions have given them the confidence and tools to succeed. Through strong leadership, transparent, well-communicated information, and management dedication to continuous improvement, employees are fully committed to going beyond zero and advancing safety across all of ORYX GTL.


Graph depicting the downward trend

to 0 TRIFR, and now 5 years LTI free

Comparative cultural diagnostics

highlighting substantial improvement

CASE STUDY ORYX GTL – Ras Laffan, Qatar


MEMBER PROFILE Shimjith Chiriyath (HSE Training Manager / Integrated Management System Consultant at Safety Services Group)

What led to a career in health and safety? I was working as Trainee Engineer with one of the EPC contractor at oil refinery in India. That was a great place where safety is always the priority. I had also spent a lot of time in health and safety issues there and got interested in this field.

You've recently been awarded a Fellowship. What does this mean to you? It was a great personal recognition. I was working hard to achieve this and it’s my pleasure that I have been appreciated by IIRSM. As a Fellow member, this will further enhance my areas of responsibilities with social commitments and dedication towards keeping the workplace safe.

What qualifications do you have?

BSc Psychology (Expect)

Dip Elect Eng, Dip Industrial Safety NEBOSH-IGC

What does your current role involve? As HSE Training and Development Manager (Consultation and Training), I am usually involved in policy making, preparing new training strategies to improve safety culture amongst the workforce and the organisation. I consult also to companies in preparing their OHS management systems, Health and safety training plans, emergency preparedness etc.

What is the best part of your work? It's interesting to work with different people who have various education levels and diverse backgrounds, having trained workers from more than sixty different nationalities. As a trainer, you get inspired by getting valuable feedback that the training objectives make a difference. One example involved continuous safety training for one organisation in a ship building company. After a couple of months, one of the employees who had been working for 20 years in that company expressed to me that he had never experienced such an improvement in health and safety at his organisation during his tenure. This was a great feeling and drives me to do much more.

What do you find challenging in your role? Many companies in the region still doesn’t consider training in health and safety as a key part of their success in keeping people safe. In addition, many organisations don’t set aside reasonable budget allowances and time for health and safety trainings. I would urge all the companies to identify and recognise health and safety training as an investment to their business and choose the best quality and results oriented training establishments.

What would your priorities be if you were the UAE IIRSM Branch Chairman? I believe it is in supporting the entire branch members in their professional development by introducing new skill development programs. Note: Members wishing to be profiled in future editions, please contact - [email protected]

Local News

3 August - 1 Dead, 21 Injured and

aircraft destroyed at Dubai

International Airport. A Boeing 777-

300 aircraft, was destroyed following

the impact with the runway and the

subsequent fire," the GCAA said in a

press release.

30 August - A fire broke out in a

building under construction in Abu

Dhabi and continued for nearly two

hours before being brought under

control. Workers and people were in

the surrounding areas at the time

and had safely evacuated. There

were no reported casualties.

9 September - The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (the Ministry) recently announced that as of 1 January 2017 construction and industrial sector employers, with a workforce of 500 or more persons, shall employ an Emirati health and safety officer.

21 September - A huge fire broke out at four warehouses in Ajman’s new industrial area, causing widespread damage to four warehouses. The warehouses affected by the fire are used for the manufacture and storage of paints.

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Safety Quiz 1. What hierarchy of control

measure is most effective? a) Administrative b) Engineering c) Substitution d) Elimination

2. Hazards are situations or

things that may be dangerous to workers’ safety or health? Which of these are hazards?

a) Electrical cable across path b) Loud music of noise c) Stress d) All of the above 3. What is an example of

hazard elimination? a) Erecting warning signs b) Destroying faulty lifting slings c) Employee dismissed d) All of the above 4. What is louder? a) A rock concert b) A fire alarm c) A chainsaw d) A leaf blower

5. What defines a confined

space? a) Not designed for normal

occupancy b) Restricted access and exit

points c) Potential for hazardous

atmospheres d) All of the above 6. What are warning signs

and symptoms of stroke? a) Face drooping b) Arm weakness c) Speech difficulties d) All of the above

Answers on page

TOPIC OF THE QUARTER Vehicle and Driving Safety

In most first world countries, it is estimated that a quarter of all road traffic

incidents may involve somebody who is driving as part of their work at the time.

Legislation here in the UAE applies to work activities on the road in the same way as it does to all work activities and organisations need to manage the risks to drivers as part of your health and safety arrangements. Effective management of work-related road safety helps reduce risk, no matter what size your organisation is. It could also result in, for example:

fewer injuries to drivers;

reduced risk of work-related ill health;

reduced stress and improved morale.

safety outcomes have a context

Consideration in approaching the management of work-related road safety Plan - Describe how you manage health and safety in your organisation and plan to make it happen in practice

Assess the risks from work-related road safety in your organisation.

Produce a health and safety policy covering, for example, organising journeys, driver training and vehicle maintenance.

Do – Prioritise and control your risks, consult your employees and provide training and information

In larger organisations, make sure departments with different responsibilities for work-related road safety co-operate with each other.

You must provide training and instruction where necessary.

Check – Measure how you are doing

Monitor performance to ensure your work-related road safety policy is effective and has been implemented.

Encourage your employees to report all work-related road incidents or near misses.

Act – Review your performance and learn from your experience

Make sure you collect enough information to allow you to make informed decisions about the effectiveness of your existing policy and the need for changes, for example targeting those more exposed to risk.

Regularly revisit your health and safety policy to see if it needs updating.

NOTE: Extracted from the HSE’s - Driving at Work: Managing work-related road safety (INDG) 382)

Extracted from the Health and Safety Executive – ‘Driving at Work’ (INDG382)





HEALTH AND SAFETY CROSSWORD




ACROSS 3 Do not ----------- fire escape passageways and firefighting equipment 5 It's easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you remember the word ----------- 6 Close one ------------ in a filing cabinet before opening another 8 --------------- is matching the job to the worker 9 Spilled liquids create --------------- and need to be cleaned up/or identified immediately 10 We can prevent slips, trips and falls by maintaining good --------------- 13 Reporting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions can often help prevent ------------ 14 When climbing the stairs, use the ------------ 16 Don't read while walking. It doesn't save enough time to ------------ the risk 18 The best time to prepare for an ----------------- is before one happens

DOWN 1 When carrying an object, keep your --------- straight 2 During an emergency you should use the exit --------- to you 4 Do not overload electrical circuits. Use only one ------ for each socket 7 It is our ---------- to work safely and report hazards 11 Whether you are sitting, standing or lifting, use proper --------- to avoid muscle strain 12 Never let your ---------------- down on safety 15 Scan ------------- while you walk and remove hazards that you encounter 17 Store ----------- items in lower drawers or on lower shelves

Note: Answers will appear in the next edition


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UAE Branch Meetings 7th December, 2016 Abu Dhabi – Medical and Health 11th January, 2017 Dubai – UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice Update 8th February, 2017 Abu Dhabi – Scaffolding and Working at Heights 8th March, 2017 Dubai – Road and Vehicle Safety 5th April, 2017 Abu Dhabi – Heat Management Best Practices 3rd May, 2017 Dubai - Process Safety Management All mee

ADDING A HUMOROUS SIDE TO SAFETY

Quiz Answers

1. What hierarchy of control measure is most effective? Answer – d) Elimination

2. Hazards are situations or things

that may be dangerous to workers’ safety or health? Which of these are hazards? Answer - d) All of the above

3. What is an example of hazard

elimination? Answer – b) Destroying faulty lifting slings

4. What is louder? Answer – a) A rock concert

5. What defines a confined space? Answer – d) All of the above

6. What are warning signs and

symptoms of stroke? Answer – d) All of the above

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