HSE – Samson Tiara

July 10, 2024July 17, 2024

The Importance of HSE Policies, Regulations, and Training for Companies and Employees

Introduction

The significance of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, regulations, and training cannot be overstated for both companies and their workforce. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), over 2.3 million workers die annually due to work-related accidents or occupational diseases. The ILO emphasizes that preventing such incidents should be a top priority, considering their staggering economic cost, estimated at $3 trillion globally each year.

Workplace Hazards and Risks

In hazardous industries, the lack of adequate protection for employees and machinery often leads to accidents. Common workplace hazards include:

• Chemical exposure
• Noise pollution
• Ergonomic risks
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Electrical hazards, fires, and explosions
• Environmental pollution and waste management issues

These hazards can result in severe consequences such as:

• Health problems: Respiratory issues, hearing loss, musculoskeletal disorders
• Injuries: Wounds, bruises, fractures
• Fatalities
• Environmental damage

Role of HSE Regulations

Governments and regulatory bodies establish HSE regulations to protect workers and the environment. Agencies like OSHA in the United States, the Health and Safety Executive in the UK, and Work Safe Australia enforce these regulations. Companies found in violation can face penalties, sanctions, and fines.

Responsibilities of Companies and Employees

The core responsibilities for ensuring workplace safety include:

• For Companies:

◦ Provide a safe working environment
◦ Implement comprehensive HSE policies and procedures
◦ Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
◦ Offer continuous HSE training for employees

• For Employees:

◦ Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines
◦ Participate in HSE training programs
◦ Report unsafe conditions and practices

Benefits of Implementing HSE Practices

Adopting robust HSE practices yields numerous benefits:

• Enhanced Productivity: Healthy and safe employees are more productive.
• Legal Compliance: Avoids lawsuits and regulatory fines.
• Cost Savings: Reduces expenses related to accidents and illnesses.
• Reputation Management: Builds trust with investors, partners, and clients.
• Environmental Protection: Minimizes negative environmental impacts, supporting sustainable development goals.

Developing Effective HSE Policies

An effective HSE policy should encompass the following elements:

• Clear Objectives: Define the goals and scope of the HSE policy.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Emergency Preparedness: Establish procedures for handling emergencies.
• Training and Communication: Ensure all employees are aware of HSE policies through regular training sessions.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and update HSE practices based on feedback and incident reports.

The Role of HSE Training

Providing regular and comprehensive HSE training is crucial for maintaining a safe work environment. Training programs should be tailored to meet the specific needs of employees, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities. Regular training updates help employees stay informed about new regulations and best practices.

Samson Tiara: Excellence in HSE Training

Samson Tiara offers a variety of HSE training courses designed for all levels of employees. Our training programs equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed to handle emergencies effectively and maintain a safe working environment.

Some Training Courses Offered

Our courses ensure that employees can:

• Maintain health, safety, and welfare standards
• Protect company assets

By investing in HSE training with Samson Tiara, companies can foster a culture of safety, enhance productivity, and ensure compliance with HSE regulations.

Conclusion

The implementation of HSE policies, regulations, and training is essential for the well-being of employees and the overall success of a company. By prioritizing HSE, companies not only comply with legal requirements but also contribute to a safer, more productive, and environmentally responsible workplace.

References

1. What is HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)? All You Need Know. https://www.anbusafety.com/what-is-hse
2. 10 reasons why health and safety is important to your business. https://iosh.com/guidance-and-resources/business/legislation-and-compliance/why-health-and-safety-is-important-in-the-workplace
3. What is HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment)? https://www.compliancequest.com/hse-health-safety-and-environment
4. HSE Management System: An In-Depth Guide | SafetyCulture. https://safetyculture.com/topics/hse-management-system
5. HSE: Ensuring Health, Safety, and Environment in the Workplace. https://www.safetynotes.net/hse-ensuring-health-safety-and-environment

About Samson Tiara

Samson Tiara is committed to serving both companies and individuals by providing the best safety and survival training that meets international and local standards. Samson Tiara provides a variety of training for oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, offices, apartment buildings, malls, and other facilities that require disaster mitigation, firefighting, and first aid.

Our courses are available on a weekly schedule and others are available upon request. We have established numerous strategic partnerships with OPITO, TEEX (Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service), Aberdeen Drilling International, Wild Geese Group, RelyOn Nutec Digital, and others.

The best offers provided by Samson Tiara include:

– Accommodation and laundry (we collaborate with several hotels to provide accommodation)
– Transportation (pick up point in Jakarta, training center and hotel)
– All training materials, equipment and workbooks
– Toiletries
– World-class training facilities
– Staff who can speak 2 languages
– Lunch and snacks

If you or your company require training, wish to discuss the courses we offer, or wish to enroll in a course, please contact the Samson Tiara Marketing Team at: marketing@survival-systems.com

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November 17, 2020

Workplace Safety Training

Accidents in the workplace can have devastating effects, from serious injury to employees, damage or total loss of equipment, and lost productivity and earning potential.

Workplace Safety Training is one of the most important ways companies can minimise the risk of workplace accidents. Training employees about workplace safety, how to identify hazards, how to mitigate hazards, and how to react and respond in case of an accident can greatly reduce both the risk of accidents occurring and their potential severity.

Samson Tiara provides a range of safety courses to help improve the competency and safety awareness of your workforce. Most of our courses can be delivered in your own workplace in surroundings your workforce are familiar with or at our award winning training centre. To further aid our customers during the COVID-19 period we can also deliver the theoretical elements of most courses online to minimise face-to-face contact. Continue reading “Workplace Safety Training”

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Safety & Survival in the Offshore Industry

Working On Offshore Can Be Dangerous

One of the most dangerous careers and hazardous professions both physically and mentally is working on an offshore oil and gas platform, because of the isolation, the extreme weather conditions, the location conditions and the operating of heavy machinery and equipment for hours at a time that can cause high risk of injuries and death. If something goes wrong on an offshore location, the results can be disastrous. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its report recommends that “employers should ensure that the most stringent applicable transportation safety guidelines are followed.”

According to the UK Health and Safety Executive – (HSE), several divisions are taken as the most dangerous offshore jobs where most accidents and injuries occur, such as:

- - Deck Operations: There were around 39 incidents recorded from 2012 to 2014
  - Management and Accommodation: There were 43 death from 2013 to 2015
  - Oil and Gas: There were 56 incidents in 2014
  - Maintenance and Construction: There were 76 recorded injuries in this sector from 2014 to 2015
  - Drilling and Production: From 2014 to 2015, 19 incidents were recorded offshore UK and there is no evidence that current drilling safety measures are protecting drill operators

In most of these divisions, the heavy machinery and the high speed of the equipment used are a constant source of potential hazard. Oil and gas leaks that have led to major explosions, as in the case of Piper Alpha and Deepwater Horizon, are particularly lethal and devastate the local marine environment.

Safety should always be the number one concern of both employers and employees when working offshore. When safety becomes a secondary thought, serious accidents, injuries and even death can occur.

Continue reading “Safety & Survival in the Offshore Industry”

August 3, 2020August 5, 2020

The Importance of Hand Safety

The human hands are an exceptional feat of engineering. Made up of complex interactions between bones, muscles and ligaments, they are our most important tools for interacting with the world around us. Our hands are in constant use, involved in almost every task we do on a daily basis, often without even thinking about it, making our hands very vulnerable to injury.

Even minor injuries to our hands can have a disproportionate impact when compared to minor injuries to another part of our body, because our hands are always in use. Consider a simple cut to the index finger vs a cut to your arm. Both will hurt, with a cut to the arm, you will bandage it and likely forget about it. A cut to the finger, however, will cause frequent discomfort as you carry out your tasks; Washing your hands, typing an email, preparing a meal, all basic things you do daily but you will be constantly reminded of the injury due to pain, discomfort or reduced mobility due to the wound.

Due to the importance of our hands in our day to day lives, it is important that we do everything we can to protect them from injury, especially in the workplace. Continue reading “The Importance of Hand Safety”

July 3, 2020July 6, 2020

10 Tips for a Fire Safe Kitchen

Your home is your sanctuary; it’s where your family is, where you carry out many of your hobbies and where you rest your body and soul after a long day at work. But while it may be a sanctuary, this does not mean it is completely safe. One of the biggest risks to safety in the home is fire and almost 60% of fires in the home begin in the kitchen. A simple grease fire while cooking can grow exponentially and engulf your entire home if not handled correctly. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to how you carry out tasks in the kitchen and Samson Tiara is happy to share these 10 tips are here to help keep you safe.

March 11, 2020July 3, 2020

Advice & Guidance to OPITO Training Providers Relating to COVID-19

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September 11, 2017July 3, 2020

The Importance of Hearing Protection

Introduction

The world in which we live is becoming an increasingly noisy one, particularly in developing countries where rapid population growth and heavy industrialisation is leading to an increase in daily noise levels. This increase in noise levels may seem to some as just an accepted part of life, but unfortunately these increases, particularly in the average working environment, can lead to lasting health issues.

According to the HCN (1999) and as cited by the WHO (2004), high levels of noise can have a number of impact on the health and general wellbeing of individuals with annoyance, hypertension and hearing loss being the effects most studied.

This article will focus primarily on hearing loss as caused by long term exposure to noise in the workplace, the impacts that hearing loss can have on daily life and the measures and equipment that can be employed to minimise its occurrence. Continue reading “The Importance of Hearing Protection”

April 5, 2017July 3, 2020

7 Tips for Working Safely With Ladders

Working at height can be dangerous or, in the worst case, even deadly. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workers who are six feet or more above the ground are at high risk for serious injury or death if they fall. Based on a WHO Report in 2016, falls from height are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury & deaths worldwide. The study highlighted that approximately 20% of fall related injuries among construction workers involved a ladder and half of those accidents were due to people carrying items as they climbed.

Many people may not consider ladder safety to be a major issue, but the statistics clearly show that anyone working with a latter should consider the important safety aspects that may save them from injury or death. Ladders come in variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. There are portable wood ladders and metal ladders, also platform ladders, Trestle ladders, and many more. Each type of ladder has its own strengths and weaknesses and thus each may have different risk assessments and safety guidance. However, the most important thing to understand about working with a ladder is when you can use it; which is where the work is light and short, entailing no more than 30 minutes in one position. Continue reading “7 Tips for Working Safely With Ladders”