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THE HSE UPDATE

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF

SAFETY PROFESSIONALS

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MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2020

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working to create a safer, stronger future

Orientation Meeting

Toastmaster’s Meeting

Technical Meet 2 – PSM

Technical Meet – Significance and

Preparation of Project HSE Plan

Executive Committee Meeting – 199

Global OSHA Introductory General Worker

Safety

WISE Orientation Meet

HSE Article - Digital Devices and your Eyes

HSE Quiz

ASSP KUWAIT CHAPTER AUGUST MONTH ACTIVITIES:

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Orientation Meeting on 15th August 2020


Orientation meeting for the newly nominated Heads & Deputies of the committees for the

term 2020-2021 held online on ZOOM Platform on 15th August 2020. Chapter Secretary Mr.

Safdar Ali Khan started the meeting with the welcome address and explained the objective

of the orientation meeting. He thanked all the Committee Heads & Deputies for accepting

the volunteer positions to serve the Chapter voluntarily. He has explained about ASSP

Kuwait Chapter strategies, mission and vision. He also briefed about the upcoming major

events of the chapter like ASSP GCC HSE Excellence Award 2019 & 11th ASSP HSSE

International Professional Development Conference & Exhibition which will be held in the

month of November 2021. He emphasized on the teamwork in achieving the objectives and

goals of the Chapter.

Mr. Jahid Thakor, President welcomed the participants and emphasized on the important

role on hands that included the major milestones to be achieved during the term

2020-21. Further Mr. Safdar Ali Khan delivered a presentation which featured the roles and

responsibilities of each Committee, expectations, organization structure of the Chapter,

Chapter protocols and other important issues pertaining to the Chapter.

The meeting concluded with closing remarks by Chapter Vice President Mr. Mazharuddin

Shaikh, and other senior members of the chapter, who wished all the committees for a

successful year ahead. The participants included the Elected Members, Committee Heads,

Deputy Heads for the Chapter Term 2020-21 and the Chapter Administration Executives.

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Toastmaster’s Meeting on 1st & 15th August 2020


Monthly Toastmasters meetings for the month of August held on Saturdays which was on

1st & 15th of August 2020 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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Technical Meet-2 of Process Safety Management on 19th August 2020


American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) - Kuwait Chapter's Process Safety

Management Forum's first technical meet held on 19th August 2020 on ZOOM platform

where Mr. Chandrasekhar shared his presentation in "Experience Sharing" and Mr. Anirban

Mishra shared a presentation on BP Texas refinery disaster. Around 80 participants attended

the technical meet.

THE HSE UPDATETechnical Meet - Significance and Preparation of

Project HSE Plan on 24th August 2020


Mr. Arshad Ayub Shaik is currently working as a Safety Engineer

in Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). Prior to this, he has worked as

Process Safety Engineer in leading consulting companies and has

conducted more than 50 QRA studies including software modelling

in different sectors of industries including, Oil & Gas, Chemical,

Petrochemical, Refineries etc. for reputed organizations such as

KOC, KNPC, KGOC, PIC, ONGC India, IOCL, DCW, IAL, Fluor,

Petrofac, Saipem, AMEC Foster Wheeler, Mott Macdonald and L&T in different

countries - UK, Kuwait, India, Abu Dhabi & Kenya.

He is Post Graduated in Petroleum Engineering from IIT Madras, Chennai. Gold

medalist in Chemical Engineering (B. Tech). He has presented a paper in Marry Kay

O' Conner Process Safety Centre titled "Risk Assessment: A tool for Control room

siting" in Texas A&M University, USA.

Technical meet on "Significance & Preparation of HSE Plan" conducted on ZOOM platform

where the presenter Mr. Arshad Ayub shared his knowledge in preparing HSE plan, the

importance & significance of HSE Plan during the different stages of project execution.

Around 80 participants attended the technical meet.

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Project HSE Plan on 24th August 2020


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

2. Shall company should maintain Project HSE Plan and Emergency Response Plan

together or separately?

Answer: Emergency Response Plan is a part of Project HSE Plan. A dedicated specialized

team can prepare an emergency response plan and attach to Project HSE Plan.

Otherwise, give a reference link related to project emergency response plan in

Project HSE Plan and maintain both independently.

3. What is the minimum frequency to update the Project HSE Plan?

Answer: There is no mandatory frequency to update Project HSE Plan. Generally, it is

updated once in a year based on company requirements. However, Project HSE

Plan has to update whenever there is a change in project scope of work or

management or HSE Issues or Project life cycle, etc.

4. Who has to prepare the Project HSE Plan?

Answer: HSE Manager along with HSE engineers and HSE officers and HSE specialists

working on the project shall prepare it. It has to be further discussed and

communicated to all key personnel working on the project.

1. Does Project HSE Plan is a Legal Document?

Answer: The Project HSE Plan is not a legal document. However, it is an essential

document, which contains the all HSE related information related to project

scope of work. Such as Policy, Organization chart, Leading & Lagging

Indicators, HSE Issues, Role & Responsibilities, HSE Management system

& HSE Studies activity plan etc.

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Executive Committee Meeting -199 on 29th August 2020


The first Executive committee meeting for the term 2020-2021 which was held on 29th

August 2020 through ZOOM platform to discuss the activities. Mr. Jahid Thakor, Chapter

President welcomed all members to the first EC meeting and thanked everyone for accepting

their roles to support ASSE Kuwait Chapter. During the meeting, June and July 2020 updates

were presented by Mr. Safdar Ali Khan, Secretary. The executive committee discussed the

plans for the term 2020-2021 plans to serve the HSE professionals and the community which

is the ultimate goal.

Following members attended the first EC meeting, Eng. Fadhel Al Ali (Chairman), Mr. Jahid

Thakor (President), Mr. Mazharuddin Shaikh (Vice President), Mr. Safdar Ali Khan

(Secretary), Mr. Bader Al Hadrami (Treasurer), Advisory Committee members Mr. Ashok

Garlapati, Mr. Mohammad KS Mohiuddeen, Mr. Sampath Reddy Golamari, Mr.

Ramakrishna Chary, Head of HSE Events Committee Mr. Mustak Mirza, Head of

Professional & Career Development Committee Mr. Abul Efham, Head of Training

Committee Mr. Ali Arshad, Head of Publication Mr. Mohamed Yusuff, Head of Web

Development Committee Mr. Farhan N Ahmad, Head of Outreach & Govt. affairs Mr.

Balvant Singh, Head of WISE Committee Dr. Shaikha Alfajjam, Head of Membership

Development Committee Mr. Saif Ahmad Qaisar, Head of Membership Retention

Committee Mr. Kashif Vali Syed, Head of Student Committee Mr. Hani Alkhatib, Head of

COVID-19 Crisis Management committee Mr. Prabeesh M. P & Head of Social media cell

Mr. Munir Khan, Chapter Administration executives Mr. Rishi D Jayan, Mr. Venkata

Ramana Pondla & Mr. Riyasul Hakk.

Meeting was concluded by Mr. Mazharuddin Shaikh, Vice President.

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Global OSHA Introductory General Worker Safety sessions conducted on

24th July, 7th August, 14th August 2020


Mr. Ashok Garlapati, FASSP, CFIOSH, CSP, QEP,

Advisory Committee Member of ASSP-Kuwait Chapter,

Advisory Board Member of ASSP Global Operations Practice

Specialty,

Ambassador of BCSP, USA.

This course provides basic instruction on

• General safety and health hazard awareness,

• Identification, recognition, and avoidance in the workplace and on the job site.

• The course is composed of five hours of mandatory topics and three hours of elective

topics.

The mandatory topics include: Slips, Trips, and Falls; Electrical Safety; Personal Protective

Equipment; Exit Hazards; Machine Guarding; Hazardous Materials; and Ergonomics. The

elective topics are: Heat Stress; Motor Vehicles, Fork Lifts and Powered Industrial Trucks;

Fire Protection and Prevention; Housekeeping; Ladders and Stairways; and Tool Safety.

13 ASSP members participated in training program.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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ASSP KC - WISE Committee held a session on "WISE

Orientation Meet“ on 17th September 2020

American Society of Safety Professionals

(ASSP), Kuwait Chapter as a part of

continuous efforts in its professional

journey, organized a virtual meeting for its

lady members “WISE- (Women in Safety

Professional) Orientation Meet” on 17th

September 2020 on Zoom Platform.

Dr. Shaikha Al Fajjam – Head of WISE

Committee, in her opening remarks

welcomed all ladies for this first of its kind of

WISE Orientation meet at ASSP KC.

Individual lady introduction was held at the

beginning of the meeting.

Ms. Janet Najare, Deputy Head of WISE

Committee gave an introductory

presentation on ‘ASSP KC’ & WISE Committee and its activities that took place earlier. She also

explained the benefit of being ASSP KC member & asked the participants to join hands with

ASSP KC by encouraging their associates to be part of the WISE team.

Ms. Zahida Farooq, Member of WISE Commitee briefed on the WISE Program Planned for the

year 2020 & 2021. The nearest WISE program planned on the topic included ‘Risk & Mental well

being during COVID-19’ by Dr. Alanoud Alateeq.

More than 10 women, including ASSP Kuwait Chapter member’s participated in the virtual meet

on Zoom platform. The awareness session concluded with vote of thanks by WISE Committee

member Ms. Ahlam Ali Abdullah who thanked all the ladies for taking time out from their busy

schedule & attending the session & also thanked ASSP KC Chairman & Executive Committee

(2020-2021) for giving opportunity to WISE committee to organize this event.

THE HSE UPDATEDIGITAL DEVICES AND YOUR EYESWhat is Blue Light?

Sunlight is made up of red, orange, yellow, green,

blue, indigo and violet light. Combined becomes

the white light we see. Each has a different energy

& wavelength. Rays on the red end have longer

wavelengths with less energy and for Blue rays

have shorter wavelengths with more energy. Light

that looks white can have a large blue component,

which can expose the eye to a higher amount of

wavelength from the blue end of the spectrum.

Where are you exposed to Blue Light?In addition to sunlight, other sources:

• Fluorescent light

• CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs

• LED light

• Flat screen LED televisions

• Computer monitors, smart phones, and

tablet screens

Blue light exposure from screens is small

compared to the amount of exposure from

the sun and yet, there is concern over the

long-term effects of screen exposure because

of the close proximity of the screens.

Related link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21600300?report=abstract

2. Blue light may affect vision and could

prematurely age the eyes.

3. Digital eyestrain: Computer screens,

digital devices can decrease contrast

leading to digital eyestrain, fatigue, dry

eyes, sore or irritated eyes and difficulty

focusing.

4. Retina damage: Exposure for longer time

could lead to damaged retinal cells. This

can cause vision problems like age-

related macular degeneration.

What are the Benefits of Blue Light?1. It boosts alertness and elevates mood.

2. It regulates circadian rhythm – the

body’s natural wake and sleep cycle.

How does Blue Light Affect the Eyes?

1. Too much exposure, late at night

(through smart phones, tablets, and

computers) can disturb the wake and

sleep cycle, leading to problems sleeping

and daytime tiredness.

What can you do to protect your Eyes from Blue Light?• Screen time: Try to decrease time spent in front of screens and/or take frequent.

• Filters: Use Screen filters for smart phones, tablets, and computer screens.

• Computer glasses: Yellow-tinted lenses can help ease digital eye strain by increasing contrast.

• Anti-reflective lenses: Reduce glare, increase contrast and also block blue light.

• Intraocular lens (IOL): The lens naturally protects the eye from almost all ultraviolet light and

some blue light.

• Talk to an eye care professional about options, ways to protect your eyes from blue light.

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THE HSE UPDATES.NO NAME OF ASSP MEMBERS NEW / RENEWAL

1 MUZAMMIL NIAZ NEW

2 AHLAM ABDULLLAH NEW

3 NOOR ADEL ALSADI NEW

4 ABDUL RAVOOF SALAHUDEEN

MAMARATHARNEW

5 NIBIN CHERIAN IYPE NEW

6 TUMMALA PRABHU NEW

7 DANISH HUSSAIN NEW

8 REJIMON PR NEW

9 NASIR MOHIDDIN DAWARE NEW

10 HASIB SHARFUDDIN KHADAS NEW

11 SHAIKH SAFIURRAHMAN NEW

12 AAMIR MOHAMMAD AKBAR DAWRE NEW

13 SHAHID KALAM NEW

14 RIZWAN JAMALUDDIN PARKAR NEW

15 AFAK ISMAIL SHETE NEW

16 SYED ABUTHAHIR SULTHAN NEW

17 XAVIOR SANEESH RENEWAL

18 MUDASSAR SALEEM RENEWAL

19 OMER AHMAD ABDULLAH ODEH RENEWAL

20 SYED ZIA UL HAQUE RENEWAL

21 ASSAD ANWAR CHEEMA RENEWAL

22 SELVARAJU CHITRAVEL RENEWAL

23 ARSHAD SHAIK RENEWAL

24 AMMAR KUPE RENEWAL

25 DINESH KUMAR PAL RENEWAL

26 FARHAN N AHMAD RENEWAL

27 SUMESHKRISHNAN R PILLAI RENEWAL


THE HSE UPDATEHSE QUIZQuestion-01: A sample mean:

A. Equals the population mean

B. Will never equal the population mean

C. Is likely to overestimate the population mean

D. None of the above.

Question-02: In construction worksite, what is the effective way of reducing

contamination to workers:

A. Engineering Control

B. Administration Control

C. PPEs

D. All Above

Question-03: The breakdown structures the lowest level of the breakdown for the project

manager is called the:

A. Activity

B. Task

C. Work Package

D. Cost Account.

Question-04: Extensive use of ……...communication is most likely to aid in solving

complex problems:

A. Verbal

B. Written.

C. Formal

D. Nonverbal.

Question-05: The lowest level at WBS is one of the following:

A. The task.

B. The activity.

C. The work package.

D. The element.


THE HSE UPDATEHSE QUIZQuestion-06: Dividing a building into fire-resistant areas, which provide a physical

barrier to prevent the spread of fire, is known as:

A. Compartmentation.

B. Separation.

C. Structuration.

D. Barrier installation.

Question-07: What is the prime function of an electric fuse?

A. To protect against electric shock.

B. To ensure that the equipment is properly earthed.

C. To protect equipment from overload.

D. To reduce electricity costs.

Question-08: Which of the following is an advantage of centralized contracting?

A. Give easier access to contracting expertise.

B. Increase company expertise in contracting.

C. Gives more loyalty to the project.

D. Allows a contracts person to work on a single project.

Question-09: Workarounds are determined during which risk management process?

A. Risk identification.

B. Quantitative risk analysis.

C. Risk response planning.

D. Risk monitoring and control.

Question-10: During a fire why is there a lack of oxygen in an enclosed space?

A. The oxygen is turned to steam by heat.

B. A fire can cause the oxygen to be used up.

C. All the oxygen is carried away on thermal currents.

D. Oxygen attaches to the smoke particles.

Answers for previous month Quiz :

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


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