Web-Based Risk and Hazard Identification and Screening

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
John L. Steele ◽  
Evaristo J. Bonano
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Department Of Energy ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Effective Manner

Abstract Organizations, both in the private and public sector, need to avoid to the extent practicable, workplace hazards and minimize the associated risks in order to comply with regulations. However, they have also recognized that this is a sound business practice that could result in significant cost savings by avoiding fines and penalties due to non-compliance and enhanced productivity. Consequently, many organizations have instituted safe work practices into their operations and those practices have become a major criterion in evaluating managers’ performance. This new philosophy is now commonly referred to as “Integrated Safety Management.” Per the direction of the Secretary of Energy, all U. S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) facilities across the country have been instructed to implement an Integrated Safety Management System. Different DOE facilities have taken various approaches to the implementation of the system. This paper describes the approach instituted at Sandia National Laboratories and a tool that was developed from lessons learned during that effort. The tool is the cornerstone for implementing an Integrated Safety Management System in a time and cost-effective manner. The tool is now commercially available and can be readily rendered applicable to any type of systematic assessment process.

Drilling with Glass and Air: Using Hollow Glass Spheres to Address a Wide Ranging Drilling Challenge in a Safe, Efficient and Cost-Effective Manner

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.. Rylance ◽  
Y.. Tuzov ◽  
V.. Sherishorin
Keyword(s):  
Scale Up ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Drilling Fluids ◽  
Eastern Siberia ◽  
Hollow Glass ◽  
Glass Spheres ◽  
Effective Manner

Abstract A major development with multiple rigs delivering extensive multi-laterals encountered a pervasive mud-window issue within the reservoir. The resulting severe mud losses, extensive NPT and formation-damage was also deteriorating with time due to depletion. Conventional approaches to stem losses had failed and adoption of an energized mud-system with acceptable Effective Circulating Density (ECD) was not considered cost effective, pragmatic nor safe. Instead a novel application using Hollow-Glass-Spheres (HGS) was trialled, that demonstrated an effective and highly successful outcome. With 10 rigs drilling 60-70 wells per-year, each with 5,500 to 6,750m in the reservoir, quick resolution of the issue was required. For these reasons the Team at bp Russia looked carefully at alternatives that might fit the mud-window, but that offered a realistic approach for the environment and conditions in Eastern Siberia. The Team identified HGS as an approach to lighten the mud, often used for cementing ECD, application for drilling has been limited. For this approach we required an option with broad capabilities that could be scaled-up and exported to other development areas where such issues existed. This paper will report on the planning, delivery, and execution of a pilot on the Sb. field at TYNGD, in Eastern Siberia. Initially deployed on three wells, including multi-laterals, the paper will walk through the engineering considerations, during the planning and execution phases. Reporting comprehensively on the data gathered and the many lessons learned during the incremental and stepwise deployment. Data will be provided that demonstrated loss-free drilling was achieved where this had not occurred before, with a dramatic reduction in NPT, FLA needs and costs. The paper will also report on the post drilling productivity and comparison with offset wells drilled with conventional mud systems and suffering severe losses. The results of this pilot have beaten all expectations, there have been many insights and the Team are now looking to set a timetable to scale-up across the NOJV. Much has been learned, waste HGS material has been demonstrated to be an effective FLA pill in other sections of the well and centralisation of mud process may offer additional cost savings and improvements. Further efficiencies are expected to be achieved and potential across the Company portfolio could be a major game changer. HGS for cementing is well documented, application for drilling fluids has been less reported and almost exclusively applied to one-off sections/wells. The TYNGD application is novel as this is a major new development with 10 drilling rigs. Application is on multi-laterals and prior offset wells are available for direct comparison. The results of the approach demonstrate a new way of performing well construction in an effective manner for major Field Developments where losses are prevalent.

scholarly journals The Air Force Visiting Surgeon Program: Development, Outcomes, and Future Application

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin P Fox ◽  
Kerry P Latham
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Senior Author ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Military Health ◽  
Effective Manner

ABSTRACT Introduction Active duty service members and their families have limited access to subspecialty surgical care when assigned OCONUS. To address this issue, the Air Force Visiting Surgeon Program (VSP) was created to push subspecialty care to these locations. Visiting Surgeon Program was accomplished using temporary duty (TDY) orders. We conducted this 12-year review, 2009-2021, of the program to assess objective measures of impact, identify key lessons learned, and consider the program’s future. Materials and Methods In 2009, the senior author, Col Latham, performed a cost analysis of plastic surgery care provided at OCONUS installations and found that TRICARE Overseas often paid rates substantially higher than a TDY assignment for a single procedure. To improve beneficiaries’ access to care while providing a cost savings to the health care system, 2-week plastic surgery missions were proposed to interested OCONUS military treatment facilities (MTFs). Ultimately, four sites selected to host the program in Alaska, Italy, England, and Japan. These sites were selected based on patient volumes, operating room capacity, and local command and surgeon support. By 2015, the Air Force formalized the program via Air Force Instruction 44-102 which outlined roles and responsibilities of MTF Commanders; established points of contact; and instituted key safety measures. Results To date, 58 missions have been completed by 21 surgeons through the VSP at Aviano Air Base (Italy; 24.1%), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (Alaska; 31.0%), Royal Air Force Lakenheath (England; 27.6%), and Yokota Air Base (Japan; 17.2%). While primarily an Air Force program, 17% (10/58) of missions were supported Army or Navy surgeons. Overall, 2,000 patient consultations and 865 surgical cases were performed avoiding $6.7 million in cost. In addition to direct beneficiary care, the VSP also contributed to the participating surgeon and host surgical teams mission readiness. Conclusions The VSP provides a template to make select subspecialty surgical care available in a cost-effective manner across the military health system, while also providing a model for the forward deployment of military plastic surgeons and triservice collaboration.

scholarly journals Analisis Penanganan Bahan Berbahaya dalam Mempertahankan Tingkat Keselamatan dan Keamanan Pekerja di PT. Merpati Maintanance Facility Surabaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
Alvian Dwi Yulianto ◽  
Lilies Esthi Riyanti ◽  
A Nugroho Budi Rukisman
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Risk Assesment

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melengkapi dokumen safety management system PT. Merpati Maintenance Facility Surabaya. Metode yang digunakan pada penilitian ini yaitu dengan menggunakan pemodelan R&D (Research and Development) dan HIRAM (Hazard Identification, Risk Assesment and Mitigation) sebagai bentuk dari pengolahan data dan penilaian pada fasilitas dan aktifitas sehingga dapat dilakukan mitigasi untuk menurunkan tingkat risiko bahaya yang tinggi pada suatu pekerjaan menjadi acceptable. Dari hasil penelitian, terdapat beberapa aktifitas pekerjaan yang memiliki nilai risiko bahaya pada area tolerable sehingga perlu dilakukan mitigasi pada pekerjaan tersebut. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini yaitu terdapat beberapa risiko bahaya yang memiliki nilai tinggi sehingga harus dilakukan pengendalian untuk menurunkan risiko dari bahaya. Saran yang dianjurkan yaitu PT. Merpati Maintenance Facility melaksanakan semua mitigasi sehingga bahaya pada area tollerable dapat berpindah ke area acceptable.

API Pipeline Safety Management System PSMS Third-Party Assessment Program: A Valuable Tool to Help Industry Implement PSMS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexa S. Burr ◽  
Colin M. Frazier ◽  
S. David Toth
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Assessment Program ◽  
Pipeline Safety ◽  
Third Party Assessment

Abstract The American Petroleum Institute (API) represents all segments of the natural gas and oil industry, aiming to accelerate safety and environmental progress across operations while meeting global demand for affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy. Through API and in partnership with the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), state pipeline regulators, and other interested stakeholders, pipeline operators developed API Recommended Practice (RP) 1173: Pipeline Safety Management Systems. API RP 1173 users understand how to systematically manage pipeline safety and continuously measure progress to improve overall pipeline safety performance. The core principle of API RP 1173 is the "Plan-Do-Check-Act" cycle. It requires the operator to determine the goals, objectives, and targets needed to be undertaken, complete those initiatives, and periodically review the Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) on an operator's determined cycle or at a minimum of a three-year cycle. API RP 1173 and the Pipeline SMS Maturity Model and Tools are primary resources to support API Energy Excellence® implementation. API Energy Excellence (launched in 2021) is another critical API program in which all API members commit to enhance the integrity of operations across the industry by applying standards, implementing workforce training programs, and participating in performance initiatives. Ultimately, these conditions drive the industry towards its zero-incident goal by ensuring that the PSMS's various components are regularly reviewed and continually evolving. To that point and as part of the industry's ongoing commitment to continuous pipeline safety improvements, API, in collaboration with industry partners, developed a not-for-profit Pipeline SMS Assessment Program in 2019 and fully launched the offering in January 2020. Unlike most Pipeline Safety or SMS assessments, the API Third-Party Assessment Program utilizes a diverse set of assessors with multiple affiliations, ranging from traditional SMS firms to retired industry executives who wish to give back to the industry by sharing their experience with others. API has conducted many assessments to date, and the benchmarking from these assessments helps operators gauge how their implementation is relative to their peers. Also, because API is the custodian of RP 1173, learnings from these assessments can naturally be fed back into the standards development process to ensure the next version of RP 1173 is an even better Plan-Do-Check-Act Process. The API Pipeline SMS Assessment (PSMS Assessment) program gives the operator access to the most experienced and knowledgeable assessors. It provides the operator with the opportunity to learn notable practices utilized across the pipeline industry. In 2021 and beyond, API looks forward to taking the assessment program worldwide, increasing industry lessons learned, cataloging good practices, looking for opportunities to increase effectiveness, and giving industry valuable benchmarking, all aimed at our shared goal of zero incidents

A Concept of Operations (ConOps) of an In-time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS) for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle K. Ellis ◽  
Paul Krois ◽  
John Koelling ◽  
Lawrence J. Prinzel ◽  
Misty Davies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Aviation Safety ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Concept Of Operations

IMPLEMENTING A SEA POLLUTION AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE NAVIGATION COMPANIES

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 725-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Gasparotti ◽  
Lucian Georgescu ◽  
Mirela Voiculescu
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Sea Pollution

Real-time Worker Safety Management System Using Deep Learning-based Video Analysis Algorithm

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
So Yeon Jeon ◽  
Jong Hwa Park ◽  
Sang Byung Youn ◽  
Young Soo Kim ◽  
Yong Sung Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Video Analysis ◽  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Analysis Algorithm
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