Contractors execute a large share of high-risk construction, maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, and plant-modification work. Their performance therefore affects both occupational safety and, in process facilities, the prevention of major hazardous events. This descriptive paper examines contractor safety performance evaluation using a balanced set of key safety indicators. It explains the role of lagging indicators such as injury and incident rates and leading indicators such as management engagement, training, risk assessment, permit compliance, inspections, near-miss reporting, and corrective-action closure.
Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) is a systematic approach used in industrial organizations to improve workplace safety by identifying, observing, and modifying critical employee behaviors through feedback, reinforcement, training, and continuous participation. Although BBS has traditionally focused on occupational safety, its underlying behavioral principles can also contribute to environmental compliance because many environmental risks in industrial operations depend on routine employee actions. These actions include proper waste segregation, chemical handling, spill prevention, adherence to operating procedures, pollution-control practices, housekeeping, reporting of environmental abnormalities, and efficient use of resources.
Electrical panel maintenance is critical for ensuring the safety, reliability, and continuous operation of commercial buildings. However, maintenance activities expose workers and facility stakeholders to various hazards, including electric shock, arc flash, fire incidents, equipment failure, and operational disruptions. These challenges are further intensified by aging electrical infrastructure, high-occupancy environments, and the requirement to maintain uninterrupted business operations with minimal downtime.
Smoke, not fire, is the biggest killer in buildings. And many incidents become worse because HVAC systems continue running during early fire stages. HVAC and fire alarm system interlocks are critical safety measures designed to prevent smoke migration and manage fire hazards, often by automatically shutting down air handling units (AHUs) or activating smoke dampers during a fire alarm activation. These small, often-overlooked electrical interfaces (relays/inputs) are essential for life safety, as smoke inhalation—not fire—is the primary killer in building fires.
Volume 8, Issue 2, April – June 2025 Dangers of Using Water Under Fire Blankets During EV Fires Dr. Arindam BhadraDirector of SSA Integrate, 20+ Years Experience in The Field of Design Inspection Consultancy Commissioning with NFPA Certifications. Certified Fire Inspector and ISO Lead Auditor. Member Of NFPA, ISEI, FSAI, Natonal Safety Council Email id: ssaintegrate@gmail.com Abstract Using fire blankets …
Volume 8, Issue 2, April – June 2025 A Study of Heat-Related Illness and Control Measures Tamanna AfrojDy. Director (General & Admin.), Institution of Safety Engineers (India) Email id: tamanna@iseindia.in Abstract With the rise in global temperatures due to climate change, heat-related illnesses have become a growing public health concern. Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, intense, and deadly, especially in …
Volume 7, Issue 2, April-June 2024 Framework For Implementation of Safety Management System (Sms) in City Gas Distribution Sector Sahil Imtiaz AliB.Tech (FSE), PGP-HSE, MISE, Associate Fire-IFE (UK) & working asSenior Executive – HSE (UEPL), Ex. Officer – F&S (GGL), GET (IRM Energy) Email id: sahil.ali@unisonenviro.com Abstract City Gas Distribution Business is at a nascent stage in India. Prior the …
Oil and gas sectors function with innate blaze perils owing to the character of the substances implicated, elevated heat levels, and intricate procedures. These sectors handle combustible materials like unrefined oil, fuel derivatives, and methane, which can trigger and result in conflagrations and blasts if appropriate measures are not implemented. The ramification of blaze occurrences in these sectors can be grave, encompassing fatality, substantial asset impairment, ecological contamination, and disturbance of activities.
It cannot be overemphasised how crucial dental experts are in guaranteeing that individuals sustain excellent dental well-being. These specialists are accountable for delivering vital oral hygiene to clients, which is pivotal in averting dental issues and preserving robust teeth and gums. Devoid of the proficiency of dental experts, individuals would be in danger of acquiring a variety of dental problems, such as caries, periodontal disease, and dental caries.
The administration of industrial mishaps is a matter that cannot be disregarded, as it carries substantial significance in protecting the well-being and safety of laborer’s, conserving the ecological surroundings, and maintaining the effectiveness and reputation of industrial enterprises. It is pivotal to execute efficient measures and procedures to avert and alleviate the happening of mishaps in the workplace, as they can have dire repercussions that can affect not just the individuals implicated but also the nearby populace and the corporation as an entirety.
