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Abstract Employers crave for profit maximization with lesser concern for personnel's health, safety and working environment is worrisome and has made implementation and management of HSE Policy difficult for Professional Safety Personnel in the service of most Nigeria Oil and Gas Companies. In the contemporary setting, expert advices on sustainable Human Safety and well being in an appropriate workplace via provision of essential working tools and standard Personal Protective Equipment for safe operation are strictly adhered to by the Company's management. In Nigeria today, opposite seems to be the practice. This paper examines the impact of poor funding on HSE Policy implementation and enforcement capability in a typical Nigeria Oil Service Company. It avows a high and unsteady population influx and a disproportionate in demand for safety equipment, training and working materials budget for the phased Safety development. This paper proffer solution to stemming the HSE Policy poor implementation tide, which includes, appropriate planning, healthy budget, prompt release of fund and unbiased management commitment to Personnel and operational safety. Introduction Health Safety and Environment Management is a critical aspect of Nigeria Oil exploration industry whose catalytic effect, particularly in the socio-economic development cannot be over emphasized. The huge investment by different private investors and Government in Oil and Gas business can only be sustained in a safe working environment. Besides, there is hardly any sector of the economy - whether industrial, employment, residential recreational, agriculture, financial and education sectors - that is not linked to the Oil and Gas sector. In short proper management of Health, Safety and Environment in the Oil and Gas Sector will automatically improve mobility and accessibility of passengers, goods and services. Nigeria, incidentally, is endowed with vast reserve of Oil and Gas deposit that spread across the Niger-Delta region and with high prospect of acquiring commercial quantity deposit in the Chad Basin. The potential of the yet to be tapped Bitumen deposit in Ondo, Edo and Ogun axis as well as Liquefied National Gas has steadily increase exploration activities in Nigeria. Unfortunately, most employees in Nigeria have less concern for the working environment and personnel safety. They only crave for profit maximization and indulge in capital flight.
- Africa > Niger (1.00)
- Africa > Nigeria > Niger Delta (0.24)
Introduction The roles and responsibilities of a supervisor have evolved over time, especially as it relates to safety. This paper will specify the safety duties and responsibilities of a supervisor as identified in the blueprint for the Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certification. Each of the following will be discussed in detail:Define the role of a supervisor Describe the roles and responsibilities of a supervisor Outline the Thirteen Safety Functions of a Good Supervisor Understand the knowledge and skills required to perform the Thirteen Safety Functions of a Good Supervisor
Introduction Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of โฌ26.6 billion in FY2015, our 170,000 employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them manage their energy and processes in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest switch to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Our connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Schneider Electric Services is dedicated to maintaining and improving our customers' electrical system productivity and efficiency, providing them with power, automation and control service solutions. Schneider Electric customer support services are designed so that customers can select the level of expertise and resources needed to keep customers' processes at peak operational performance. There is perhaps no greater challenge to implementing a world class SHE policy and culture when employees are remote and operate independently and when doing so requires complex planning and safe execution in order to eliminate disruption to a customer's operations or increase the time of the project to completion. Pre-1999: The Cheetah - Speed is Key! Prior to 1999, Schneider Electric Services' culture, as in many organizations, was defined by short-term, profit-oriented goals, which translated to a culture of risk taking as a top priority. This culture was best illustrated by its brand symbol at the time- a cheetah. Customer service was focused on speed. Schneider Electric Field Service Representatives (FSR's) coordinated very little pre-job safety planning in an effort to complete jobs as fast as possible to minimize customer disruption. Because there was not a zero-tolerance policy in place when working at a customer's site, some FSR's would take risks (such as working with "live" electrical systems) when modifying, repairing, or solving customer problems when de-energizing the systems in an orderly manner was possible but would take time to complete.
- Energy > Power Industry > Utilities (0.76)
- Health & Medicine > Consumer Health (0.69)
Introduction Wearable technology is currently defined as: Electronics that can be worn on the body, either as an accessory or as part of material used in clothing, and are connected to a data collection device that monitors personal metrics or environmental conditions. While the lure of these evolving technologies is undeniable, the costs of purchasing and implementing wearables can be substantial. Without careful planning, wearables might not deliver either the anticipated results or a meaningful return on investment (ROI). Wearables are hardly a panacea for solving the spectrum of workplace safety and productivity issues. Thus, their acquisition and deployment should include an assessment of potential issues and a framework for addressing them. Potential pitfalls with wearables include: information overload, integrating wearables into employee-focused safety systems, corporate exposures with personal data collection and protection, potential liabilities with health-related monitoring, and specific logistical issues in providing meaningful feedback. Definitions For the purpose of this paper, the following definitions will be used:Ergonomics is a body of knowledge around human ability, human limitation, and human characteristics relevant to design. Ergonomic design is the application of that knowledge to the design of tools, systems, and environments for safe and efficient use. A safety device is a device which seeks to prevent death, injury or illness or is designed to reduce the potential severity of injury (i.e., a seatbelt). A safety tool may be a safety device, but will require human decision-making to be effected (i.e., pulling a cord to activate a parachute). Wearable technology is defined here as: Electronics that can be worn on the body, either as an accessory or as part of material used in clothing, and are connected to a data collection device that monitors personal metrics or environmental conditions.
- Health & Medicine (1.00)
- Banking & Finance > Insurance (0.48)
- Government > Regional Government > North America Government > United States Government (0.31)
Abstract In Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries, public health services are often unavailable or limited. Therefore, access to health care programs for employees and their dependent relatives is an important benefit for employees, especially in the organized private sector. From the employer side, it involves a large amount of administration that must be managed efficiently. Various approaches have been implemented by an oilfield services company in Nigeria in providing access to health care for its employees and dependents. The health care management of the local employees has evolved through various models to the present model of a fully insured plan managed by four health maintenance organizations. This managed plan has proved very effective in terms of delivery efficiency, administration, and cost optimization.
- Health & Medicine (1.00)
- Energy > Oil & Gas > Upstream (1.00)