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JANUARY

For any queries regarding sponsorship, please contact our chapter

Mail: ASSP Kuwait Chapter, PO Box 4047, Safat-13041

Tel: +965 22064850 Ext: 655, Mobile: +965 55199859 / 55141224

Fax: +965 22428148

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Web: kuwait.assp.org

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❖ Webinar on “Confined Space Entry Application”

❖ PSM Technical Meet-06

❖ Toastmasters meeting for the month

❖ Members Honors- Mr. Ujwal Ritwik

❖ HSE Quiz

❖ HSE Article – Man-machine Vicinity hazard

❖ Membership - New & Renewed

ASSP KUWAIT CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE MONTH

THE HSE UPDATE

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Core Committee

Advisory Committee

Core, Advisory Committee 2020-21


Executive Committee Heads 2020-21


ASSP's continuous efforts to bring learning opportunities and latest developments in the field of HSE, ASSP Kuwait Chapter conducted the 7th webinar on “Confined Space Entry Application" for the term 2020-2021 was organized on 20th December 2020 on the ZOOM platform. Where Mr. Radha Krishnan and Mr. Adil Afzal were shared their presentation. More than 135 participants attended and benefitted the session.

Webinar on “Confined Space Entry Application”

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WEBINAR


American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) - Kuwait Chapter's Process Safety Management (PSM) Forum's 6th webinar was organized on 16th December 2020 on the ZOOM platform where Mr. Ramachandra Murthy Jakkula.presented his case study on “Explosion & Fire at Tesoro's Anacortes Refinery Naptha Hydrotreater Unit-Heat Exchanger” and Mr. Mohammad Moonis experience sharing on " Fatal incident in project area". Around 85 participants attended the session.

Process Safety Management Technical Meet – 06

TECHNICAL MEET

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Benefits of Toastmasters International:

Toastmasters allows people to build the skills they need to become more confident public speakers and stronger leaders in every area of their lives. ... In addition to delivering speeches, members are asked to evaluate other member's speeches while also developing their own listening and interpersonal skills. Make new friends and build your professional network

" Every Role in Toastmasters has pupose. If you are not learning anything by doing a role, you are not doing your role right"

Toastmasters 6th & 20th December 2020

TOASTMASTER CLUB

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MEMBERS HONOURS

ASSP Kuwait Chapter's past & present Executive Committee members along with chairman Mr. Eng. Fadhel Al Ali, met the founding President Mr. Ujwal Ritwik to honor his longstanding support towards the chapter. During his association with ASSP, Mr. Ritwik held various key leadership roles. He was instrumental in initiating the chapter since the inception in the year 2000 . He introduced several iconic programs such as Professional Development Conference, GCC HSE Excellence Award, which have benefited the chapter members and organizations enhancing the chapter's image locally, regionally, and globally. These programs paved the way in getting the present status of the Platinum chapter and were continuously honored as the best & largest chapter outside the USA. He has been an example of a true visionary leader who mentored many HSE professionals in the state of Kuwait. Mr. Ritwik has announced his retirement from KNPC and leaving Kuwait shortly. ASSP Kuwait Chapter Executive Committee 2020-2021 wishes him all the very best in his future endeavors.

Honoring Mr. Ujwal Ritwikthe founding president of the ASSP Kuwait chapter

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HSE ARTICLE,

MAN-MACHINE VICINITY HAZARD

What is Man Machine Vicinity Hazard?

When a person comes in close working radius of a machine or machine

comes close to a person.

Who is at Risk?

People (include workers, management staff & visitors) who work with, or in close vicinity of heavy vehicles & mobile equipment such as trucks, buses, trailers, crane, loaders, forklifts, etc., are most at risk.

Where are the Hazards?

Workplace hazards involving vehicles may occur during:

•Loading or unloading.

•Securing of loads.

•Attaching Truck Head or Detaching trailer bed.

•Movement of materials and maintenance work.

•Entry and Exit.

•Vehicles reversing and maneuvering.

•Pedestrian movement.

Accident Causes:

•Unauthorized operation of machines, Incompetent Operator.

•Poor Visibility, Unsafe practices, Work Stress, Poor safety cultu

•Poor work practices and bypass of safety procedures.

•Machine breakdown, Unfit machine.

•Vehicle Skid, Toppling of Vehicle, Overloading of Vehicle.

•Operating in bad Weather Condition.

•Human Error, Accidental hit.

•No designated walk way for employees.

Controlling Risks:

1.Routes / paths are to be free from damage surfaces, immediately cleaned from grease or slippery

substances, cleared from obstructions.

2.Workplace routes / paths design to be safer for both vehicles & pedestrians.

3.Clear Road markings, signage showing alert for vehicle operators to speed limits, sharp bends,

junctions, pedestrian crossings, vehicle crossings, blind corners.

4.The safest way to protect pedestrians is to provide:

✓ Pedestrian hard barriers at entry and exits to prevent pedestrians walking in front of vehicles.

✓ Separate, clearly marked footpaths or walkways.

✓ Wider Traffic routes, where separation is not feasible need to be route marked such as line painted onfloor or ground and use of Road Reflectors on Road.


HSE QUIZ

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QUIZ QUESTIONS1. The safety data sheet for a material lists the pH as 11.3. Which of the following controls?would be appropriate for installing a metering pump on the top of a 55-gallon drum ofthe material?

A. Nitrile glovesB. Nitrile gloves and safety glassesC. Nitrile gloves and organic vapor respiratorD. Nitrile gloves, chemical apron, face-shield and chemical goggles

2. The main purpose of a dry-pipe sprinkler system is to:A. Protect expensive electronic equipment.B. Ensure that sprinkler water does not freeze.C. Prevent corrosion in sprinklers that could block water flow.D. To provide dry extinguishing media to the fire such as in a kitchen

3. Which of the following training objectives would be an example of a “SMART” goal?A. Employees will understand the importance of wearing PPE.B. Employees will be able to conduct behavior-based safety observations.C. Employees will be able to identify the recommended PPE on a safety data sheet

within 10 minutes.D. Employees will know how to neutralize an acid spill from a forklift battery.

4. An emergency responder has arrived at the scene of an overturned tanker truck that is spilling its contents onto the road. What is the best resource for the responder to use to determine which initial actions to take?

A. The hazardous waste manifest. B. The safety data sheet (SDS). C. The placards on the tanker truck. D. The US Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook.

5. Listed are some examples of engineering controls used in industry except:A. Machine guardingB. IsolationC. VentilationD. Additional relief workers


Previous Month Quiz Answers:

1) C 2) B 3) D 4) B 5) A 6) C 7) B 8) A 9) D 10) A

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HSE QUIZ

6. All of the following are elements of Workers’ Compensation except:A. No-fault insurance that pays claims to the injured employee without placingblame on the employer.B. A determination that the injury was work-related.C. Employers’ Workers’ Compensation premiums are determined by their

experience of previous claims.D. Withholding payment on claims if the employee violated company policy.

7. RULA is an ergonomic assessment instrument that stands for:A. Repetitive Upper Limb AssessmentB. Rapid Upper Limb AssessmentC. Repetitive Upper Limb ActivityD. Repeatable User Lifting Assessment

8. Not providing adequate make-up air for a ventilation system can cause the following:A. All of the below.B. An imbalance of air pressure throughout the facilityC. Doors may slam on the fingers of employeesD. Insufficient exhaust of the local exhaust system.

9. An employee who is machining metal parts on a lathe is spraying metal working fluidonto the rotating part and is experiencing skin irritation. The most likely source of theirritation is:

A. The metal working fluid hasn’t been replaced in a long time and is contaminatedwith bacteria.B. The metal working fluid itself.C. Latex sensitivity from protective gloves.D. Allergic reaction to handling metal parts that contain heavy metals.

10. Which of the following respiratory fit test methods is considered a quantitative fit test method? A. Saccharin B. Bitrex (denatonium benzoate) C. Ambient aerosol condensation nuclei counter D. Irritant smoke (stannic chloride)


MEMBERSHIP

LIST OF ASSP MEMBERS - December 2020

Sr. #Name of ASSP

Members

New /

RenewalSponsor / Reference

1 DEVENDRA RATHORE NEW RAMANA

2MOHAMMED KHALEEL AHMED

NEW SYED KASHIF VALI

3 JOHNSON PARAYIL NEW CHAUDARY SALEEM

4MOHAMMAD LUTFI NAYFEH

NEW JAHID THAKOR

5 SARANSH ACHARYA NEW SYED KASHIF VALI

6ABHISHEK RAJENDRA SINGH

NEW FARAZ ANWAR

7MOHAMMAD NAUSHAD ANSARI

NEWMOHAMMED WASI AKHTER

8 RAJIV NAYAN NEW SYED KASHIF VALI9 JOHN MCLACHLAN RENEWAL CHAUDARY SALEEM

10 TARIQUE ABDULLA RENEWAL SAIF AHMAD11 ALEXANDER PASELK RENEWAL SELF12 AJITHKUMAR M RENEWAL SELF13 MAHAMMAD RAFI SHAIK RENEWAL SELF

14MOHAMMED ZUNAID ABDUL AZEEZ

RENEWAL SELF

15 ABDUL GANI SHA RENEWAL SELF16 SHAIK JAMEER AHAMMED RENEWAL SELF17 HAMID HOSEN KHAN RENEWAL RIYASUL HAKK

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