HSE-MS Elements

1.0 Leadership & Commitment

This element addresses the top-down management commitment and company culture necessary for success in the systematic management of HSE.

2.0 Policy & Strategic Objectives

In this element where the organization addresses their intention, principles of action and aspirations with regard to respect the health, safety and environment and the aim of improve HSE performance.

3.0 Organization, Responsibilities, Resources, Standard and Documents

This HSE element addresses the organization of people, resources and competence required for sound HSE performance.

4.0 Hazard and Effect Management Process

This element addresses the hazard identification, risk assessment and effect management process for all activities, product and services.

5.0 Planning, Standard and Procedures

This element addresses the planning of work activities, including the risk reduction measures. This includes planning for existing operations, managing changes and developing response measure.

6.0 Implementation and Monitoring

This HSE element addresses the manner in which activities are to be performed and monitored and corrective action to be taken when necessary.

7.0 Audit

In this HSE element the audit program shall be in place to review and verify effectiveness of the management system.

8.0 Management Review

In the element it stressed the management shall review the suitability and effectiveness of the HSEMS

(Posting earlier at www.hse4hire.blogspot.com)

HSE Career

How to start your career as SHO?
You want to become a HSE Practitioner? Don’t worry if you don’t know how to start your career in the HSE field. Maybe you had asked you colleagues or any other expert in this industry but maybe you still cannot find the answers.
Where to start?
We always heard that people said, “A thousand journeys were beginning with a single step”. So now set your destination and find out where and when is your first step.
First option
The first option if you want to join this industry from the work experienced. You may work as a Site Safety Supervisor and may promote to Safety Officer. But the chances are very slim.
What is your destination or goal?
Different person have a different goal in their career. They are some people who want to work inside they own country because of their own reason maybe the family, environment and etc. But some people may desire to work internationally.
If your target is within Malaysia market, so my advised to those who want to join the HSE career, you may go through the Safety and Health Officer Course. This course is conduct by NIOSH Malaysia, Mina Resources, and other authorized training centre. The fulltime course is conducted 23 days. There are modular course also conduct part time in weekend for 23 days. After you attend the course you may seat for the NIOSH examination and under practice minimum 3 years before you can register with DOSH Malaysia to get the “Green Book”.
If you eyeing an internationally market, then you should take NEBOSH course. One of the authorized NEBOSH training centres in Malaysia is Kolej Fajar. After attended the course you may seat for the NEBOSH examination and get the certified directly from UK NEBOSH. Once you get the NEBOSH you may work nationwide and worldwide.
Other option?
The another choice is you may attend the Diploma or Executive Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from local university such as Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Open University and Universiti Utara Malaysia. For school leaver you may apply the safety Diploma level for occupational course from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Who can attend the course?
For Malaysian, nowadays both NEBOSH and NIOSH candidates must have minimum SPM/MCE qualification.
What is the career prospect?
After completion the course, the candidate may work as Safety Supervisor for a few months or year to gain the experienced. But there are some luckily candidate may appoint as Safety Officer as well. That is not the end of the career, it just a beginning. From Safety Officer or HSE Officer, you may promote to HSE Coordinator, HSE Engineer, HSE Manager depending on your work experienced and qualification you have.
What industries need safety?
Basically all industries need the occupational safety in their organization. But according to OSHA, they are such manufacturing, mining, construction, ship building and etc. Definitely in oil and gas industry, HSE is the most top priority in their business.
How much I earn?
There is no specific answer for the question. For freshie candidate, they might be able to earn below than RM3000 / month depend on the industry. But some of the freshie are lucky and get paid higher than that and able to earn even USD500/day. No one can predict how much they can earn, just a matter of time and when is it come. But roughly for oil and gas industry for Malaysia market you might be able to earn not less than RM24K per annum depend on your position, experience and qualification. For international market you may earn USD60K and above per annum.
How much you have to invest?
Back to your personnel goal, the investment is depending on which courses you want to attend. For Certificate in SHO from NIOSH the course fee roughly RM4600.00 excluded examination fee. For NEBOSH certificate, it cost you roughly RM7000.00
Need more information?
If you want to be HSE Practitioner and don’t know how to start, please do not hesitate to contact me for more details. You may email to me at hse4hire@yahoo.com

(Original article posted at www.hse4hire.blogspot.com)

After 2 years

Dear all colleagues and readers, I bow a lot of apologize for a long time didn't come and update this blog. Almost a year I didn't write and posting anything here. First at all, after a 2 years we had completed our SHO Course, I believed maybe some of us as practice the HSE either full time or part time. But I believe, the safety spirit is in our heart. With this opportunity I would like to wish Selamat Hari Raya for our beloving muslim friends. In the same time, would like to remind all colleagues and readers, please bear in mind that safety is come from our heart and adopt it into our live culture. Doesn't matter whatever we do, please put safety at the first priority.

Worksite Life Saving Rules

What is Worksite Life Saving Rules?

Intended to highlight our critical rules which aim to reduce the risk of injury arising the exposure to the high risk hazards inherent in our respective operations or process activity.

Not intended (as a fully comprehensive procedure) to replace existing established company procedures.

Users who need to comply with them need to satisfy themselves that the recommendations are suitable for their particular circumstances.

Theme

Worksite Life Saving Rules

Assault and Violent Acts
1.I must not fight.

Energy and Energy Isolation (including stored energy)
1.I must verify that electrical and physical isolation is complete and that stored energy is discharged, before work begins.

Safety System Override
1.I must obtain authorisation before overriding critical safety equipment.

Working At Height
1.I must use safety harness if fall potential is more than 1.8m.
2.I must ensure fixed barriers are placed around openings that I create.

Lifting And Hoisting
1.I must keep lifting weight within the capacity of crane (boom/angle).
2.I must keep crane level.
3.I must not operate crane under overhead obstructions/electrical lines.
4.I must not walk under any crane/suspended load.

Confined Space Entry
1.I must verify that the manhole ‘guard’ monitors confined space entry.
2.I must verify that gas test (oxygen, explosive, toxicity levels) are measured by competent
Authorised Gas Tester, before entry.

Permit To Work (PTW)
1.Permit Applicant and Approver must visit worksite before and during work.

Happy Kaamatan & Gawai Dayak

From the desk of author, herewith I would like to represent all the members group to wish all of you Happy Kaamatan and Hari Gawai Dayak. May the harvest festival will bring prosperity and happiness. Good luck for every one and may all of you will be bless. Thank you for your support.

Chemical blaze kills 30 in Iran

An explosion and fire at a chemical plant near the city of Arak in central Iran has killed 30 people and injured 38, Iranian media report.
A container holding 60,000 litres of flammable products exploded during welding work nearby and the fire quickly spread.
Some of the dead were burnt beyond recognition and 23 of the injured suffered burns of 70% or more.
The factory reportedly produced cosmetics and detergents.
Most of the factory was destroyed but the fire was brought under control, according to one report.
The accident happened at 1600 (1130 GMT) in the plant near Arak, about 290km (180 miles) south-west of Tehran.
The region is home to much of Iran's industry, including one of its key nuclear sites, a heavy-water reactor under construction close to Arak.

(Source: BBC NEWS)

Health Important Tips

1)Answer the phone by LEFT ear
2)Do not drink coffee more than TWICE a day
3)Do not take pills with COOL water
4)Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm
5)Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume
6)Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night
7)Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS
8)Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time
9)Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning
10)Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping
11)When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone as the radiation is 1000 times

HSE Vacancy

One of construction company in Kuching have a following vacancy:

Health,Safety & Environmental Officer

Human Resource Department,

Marakon Sdn Bhd,

Sublot No 6, Lot 3216-3221,

1st Floor, Block 10, KCLD,

Jalan Green, 93400 Kuching Sarawak.

Tel: 082-235089 Fax: 082-237089

Email: marakon53@yahoo.com

Looking for SHO Job?

Dear all friends,I'm just came back from interview this morning at 1 of manpower supply company in Miri.Thier clients are looking for 20 SHO.For those who are interested you may apply for the post asap. No expereince is needed,they will arrange it for you. Please email your CV to asiaglobal_miri@yahoo.com and salary range are between RM4000+. Good luck for everyone.

HSE Workshop

Dear all, RumahDayak.com and the Dayak Association Miri Youth Section will be organizing a one-day workshop for Safety Officers and those who plan to be Safety Officers at Ruai Francis Loke, DAM Building.

Venue: Ruai Francis Loke, DAM Building
Date: 26 April 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 0800 - 1600 hours
Fees: RM20.00 (inclusive of lunch)

Speakers and Topics
Hazard & Effect Mgt Process ~ Tools & Application (HEMP)
By Martin Entamin - HSE Advisor/Emergency Response Advisor, Shell Malaysia

Hazard Identification & Permit To Work Sytem
By Ngadan Lamoh - Senior HSE Training Coordinator, Shell Malaysia

Management of HSE in workplace - The general concept
By Numpang Suntai - Senior HSE Advisor, Shell Malaysia

Safety Advisor - Legal requirement & Criteria
By Brian Ningkan - Manager Occupational Health Management, PETRONAS Carigali

Registration
Seat is limited to 30 pax only and registration is on first-come-first-serve basis. We shall issue a Certificate of Attendance to the participants.

Dayak Safety Officers with NEBOSH or NIOSH certification are encouraged to join.

To register, please send an email to youth@dam.org.my with a scanned copy of your safety certificates.

Electrical Hazards

Example of electrical hazards which was found during the yearly spot check at workers quaters yesterday (16/03/008). Lot of illegal connection were found.

SHOE Registration

Dear all guys, please be announce that SHO Examination registration for paper 1-4 at NIOSH Bintulu office is available until 25 of March 2008.For NIOSH KK, please direct contact with Emelda or Alin.

Hazards

Circus team..erm dont worry,if i falling,someone will get me..!!hahaha

Strong man...the picture can describe it self.

These worker were working inside a confine space (vessel engine room) they didnt provide any proper PPE even with dusk mask..the blower also not working properly.

Top 5 in Race

No 5 in the list: This guys working at height without wear safety belt / safety harness while his freind just look onto him. You can notice that he only stood at a piece of wooden block.

No 4 in the list: Can you notice the man inside this picture enjoy a cigratte while painting? He not only inhale the tar / nicotine but the chemical produce by the paint also,the chances of this man die in young age is high..
No 3rd in the competition: You can see the welding hoses spread everyway and mix together with Oxy & Acy hoses. The chances of fire and explosion happen is there. Have give them a warning letter but no improvement taken yet by Person In-charges. As long as I have documentation for back up by ass what more can i say?Just standby to call ambulance and Bomba la...

Runner up of the competition: The Oxy & Acy cylinder kept lying and no proper rack for storage. If any fire or the cylinder explosion, you could imagine the effect. Never mind,dont forget to keep the ambulance,Bomba and police number inside your phone.

and The Champion is here: Cool and look like a rat nest.Just keep aware from this area especially during raining day / in wet condition,the electrical circuit may happen anytime and dont let you become the victim of electrical shock.

Spot The Hazards

Can you spot the hazards on the picture above? Want to be the hero,but hero is not always never die,cause these guys are "Heroes Who are Will Die".

HSE Manager Vacancy at KK

We are group of fast growing companies with diversified businesses in Kota Kinabalu and other parts of the country. In line with our rapid growth, we invite committed, enthusiastic, self-motivated and suitably qualified individual with an aptitude for success to fill the following positions:

Safety And Health Manager(Sabah - Kota Kinabalu)

Responsibilities:
Responsible and ensure overall construction site compliance to safety standard and legislation.
Provide advice on matters relating to Safety, Health and Environment.
Implement internal and external Safety processes and procedures.
Liaison work with relevant government authorities on Safety, Health Environment matters.
Lead the safety committee to ensure OSHA compliance.
Lead regular workplace inspection and safety audit.
Identity potential risks and recommends practical and cost effectively solutions in Safety, Health and Environment.

Requirements:
Minimum Diploma / Professional Certificate approved by DOSH / NIOSH.
Minimum 2-5 years experience in Construction Safety Officer and implementation.
Familiar with Safety, Health and Environment matters for project and able to liaise with the relevant statutory bodies.
Have both manufacturing & construction industrial exposure.
Registered OSH Officer under DOSH is a pre-requisite

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to suitable candidates.

Interested candidates are invited to write, fax or email a detailed resume, contact telephone number, current and expected salary, and a recent passport size photograph (n.r) not later than 19th March 2008 to:

The Senior Group Human Resource Manager

the W group(formerly known as Wong Kwok Group of Companies and Wantotik Group of Companies)Lot No.68-77,1st Floor, Wisma New Far East,Jalan Lintas, P.O.Box 11863, 88820 Kota Kinabalu,Sabah,Malaysia.

Email:leonardleow@wantotikgroup.com

Election Mood

Look like that everyone are busy right now..since a couple days didnt see Project Manager, Mr Chang & Penghulu around. Are they busy with this coming election?...heheheh might be also..or ist there any of them will be stand for the election?Good luck:)Other guys, where are you all..hopefuly someone will appear and keep update here. Wish you all Chap Goh Meh and hofefuly everyone will enjoy this coming election doesn't matter who will you vote for.

Open Interview

Please be inform that SKSWOOD Sdn Bhd (Brunie base Oil & Gas Company) will conduct an open interview for the post of HSE Officer (and other fiew jobs) at Grand Palace Hotel Miri on 17th February 2008. For those who are able to come, please don't miss this opportunity, they offer a good remunation packages and the salary are expected to be B$180.00 / day. Good luck for every one and see you guys there.

SHO Examination Schedule

Dear all freinds who plan to seat for the next exam, please be informing that NIOSH KK and Bintulu will conduct the examination on 24th - 27th June 2008. Please register yourself as soon as possible. For more information regarding the registration please feel free to contact NIOSH KK at 088 - 264 252 or NIOSH Bintulu at 086 - 311 500 or just browse here http://www.niosh.com.my/examination/Examination-Calenders.htm

Happy CNY

Happy Chinese New Year ..may this coming new year will bring prosperity and joyfuly to all guys who celebrate it and Mr Chang how much you spend for Ang Pow?:)..