MAJOR CHALLENGES FOR HSE/OSHA PRACTITIONERS: 2015 and BEYOND. (Prof. Shukor)
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Transcript of MAJOR CHALLENGES FOR HSE/OSHA PRACTITIONERS: 2015 and BEYOND. (Prof. Shukor)
Edition: April 2015 Written by: Abdul Shukor, OSHA
For 2015 onwards:
- Focus on Occupational Safety Culture creation at workplaces.- Enhance workers’ AWARENESS about managing wellness intheir life.
- Include the IMPACT of new technologies such as socialmediums in OSH and workers’ behaviours
- Continuing the focus on ERGONOMICS issues.
From the previous slide……
1. SAFETY
2. HEALTH
3. WELFARE
Source: 2013. Dato’ Dr Mohammed Azman, Director General of SOCSO, MalaysiaAccident Prevention Seminar, Kuala Lumpur
The aforementioned SLIDE shows that Accidents andInjuries to workers due to commuting to and fromworkplaces are in the increasing mode. This situationposes a new challenge to Safety Practitioners onfindings ways and approaches to reduce therate of accidents.
- Education- Continuing defensive motoring techniques- Warning signs and - Proper clothing when drivingare some of the actions needed.
From the previous slide……
Source: DOSH’s News (www.dosh.gov.my)
What are the new CHALLENGES forHSE Practitioners?
Current concerns
and issues?
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Source: http://www.miros.gov.my/web/guest/reports
Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (MIROS)
(Sources of Accident and Permanent Injuries to workers.)
What the best practices to educate & train young workers on HSE issues?
HSE Professionals & SHOs.:
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Educating Top Management of OSHA Compliance
Behaviour Safety to the Young Workers
Reducing accidents due to commuting to work
Most HSE professionals do not know whataccidents and ill-health really cost theircompanies in time and money. Few bother toexamine costs if and when they investigateaccidents and incidents. It is often assumed thatmost accident and incident costs arerecoverable through insurance. This is adangerous misconception.
Uninsured costs can include:
- Lost time- Sick pay- Damage or loss of product and raw materials- Repairs to plant and equipment- Extra wages, overtime working and temporary staff- Production delays- Investigation time- Fines/Penalties- Loss of contracts- Legal costs.
- Lost time
- Sick pay
- Damage or loss of product and raw materials
- Repairs to plant and equipment
- Extra wages, overtime working and temporary staff
- Production delays
- Investigation time
- Fines/Penalties
- Loss of contracts
- Legal costs.
A Simple Survey – Score from ‘0’ to ‘10’‘0’ = no impact ‘5’= average impact ’10’ = maximum impact
List 3 Uninsured COSTS with the HIGHEST Score:
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3)
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Unsafe Acts are actions by people that directly cause or contribute to an accidentat work. Examples are:
- Wrong attitude, poor understanding/perception- Drug or alcohol use- Not following procedures – taking shortcuts- Unauthorized use of equipment or tools- Using damaged or wrong equipment/tools- Not using personal protective equipment
Studies & Findings world-wide:An unsafe act occurs in approximately 85%- 95%
of all analyzed accidents with injuries
Examples of Unsafe Conditions are:
- Damaged equipment
- Poor lighting or exposure to intense lighting
- Missing machine guards
- Unsafe atmosphere or environment
- Slippery floors
- Lack of proper equipment
Parker AerospaceMini overhead crane
Murata OperatorsTraining.
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Source: 2013. Dato’ Dr Mohammed Azman, Director General of SOCSO, MalaysiaAccident Prevention Seminar, Kuala Lumpur
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Ladders 2 types
Bright light
Rayban
JOB TYPE:
Location:
Safety & Health Risks
Effect to muscles
Contact Stress
Vibration
High speeds exposure
Repetitive Work
Illumination (Lights)
Lifting (heavy loads)
Noise exposure
Temperature
Work Duration
TOTAL SCORESMajor Issues --->
Working Under Direct Sunlight.(What are practical counter measures?)
Safety counter measuredconsidered.
1. Correct attire - Coverall2. Ray-ban (Dark Eyes Goggle)3. Working in pair (Buddy system)4. If Temperature is above 30 C
stop or cancel work.
Q1) List ISSUES that make the roles and functions of HSE professionals
and SHOs so difficult and frustrating.
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Q2) What are the effective and practical counter measures?
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Safety Management System (SMS):
HSE professionals must work on a holistic framework.
