This document provides guidance on developing a comprehensive Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) manual. It recommends beginning with developing an HSSE policy statement from senior leadership that establishes the organization's commitment and goals. Next, the most critical safety issues should be prioritized and input sought from management and employees. HSSE responsibilities should be defined for all roles. Basic HSSE rules should also be established through a committee process. Standard operating procedures are then developed to provide instructions on specific job tasks or hazards. The completed manual should be organized with a table of contents and reference applicable industry regulations.
The document provides guidance for people-first workplaces based on a survey of 500 employees in the technology industry. It outlines 7 tactics for environment, health, and safety (EHS) managers: 1) make employees comfortable reporting unsafe behaviors, 2) address women's higher priority on safety, 3) respond quickly to employee concerns to show EHS is taken seriously, 4) prepare for diverse concerns across locations, 5) educate on environmental programs, 6) increase awareness of the EHS function, and 7) be accessible and responsive to feedback. The overarching message is to build a culture where employees prioritize each other's safety and the environment.
EHS Manager's Guide: 7 Tactics for a People-first WorkplaceAntea Group
If you have a role in risk management, you’re probably motivated by people first and compliance second. Whether an environment, health, and safety (EHS) manager, facility manager, or HR professional, you need to be proactive about EHS issues to keep employees safe and healthy while also managing business operations to maintain a light environmental footprint.
By following these seven actionable tactics, you’ll increase EHS program development and deployment success, foster a safe and healthy work environment, minimize impact on the environment, and facilitate the growth and sustainability of your business.
A new survey finds a conflict between what employees claim they value (a safe environment) and what they’re willing to do to get it (speak up about workplace safety concerns).
The document discusses incentive programs for industrial safety, health and environmental management. It describes the purpose of safety incentive programs, which is to motivate employees to practice safe behaviors, follow safety rules, and reduce accidents. It also discusses the effectiveness of incentive programs, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, meaningful rewards, and team-based incentives. Finally, it provides examples of encouragement campaigns, roles and the contributions of small group activities, such as a campaign to promote workplace wellness.
I wrote an article on Restaurant Safety in 2006 for FCSI's Magazine, The Consultant. Successful restaurants and foodservice operations worldwide are a complicated mix of guests, team members, products, and busy, hectic environments. Operators face difficult daily decisions just to stay in business. Employee retention (lowering turnover) has been identified as a crucial component of the management success formula. In everyone's book, it is just as important as brand, sales, and profits. During 2006 it will not get any easier. If you want to retain workers, lower costs and provide a great team member experience, you must reduce and eliminate worker injuries.
Protect your TEAM, and Protect your Guests.
Human resources professionals play an important role in ensuring employee health and safety through implementing policies and programs. There are five key steps to successfully managing health and safety: 1) set a clear policy, 2) organize staff responsibilities, 3) plan standards and identify hazards, 4) measure performance, and 5) audit and review processes to improve. Providing training to managers, supervisors, and employees is important to develop a positive safety culture and ensure legal compliance.
Employers responsibility for employees mental health – by Charles LindenThe Linden Method
Employers have a responsibility to support employees' mental health through workplace wellness programs. While attitudes are improving, many employees still face stigma around mental health issues. Implementing a wellness program can benefit both employees and employers. It can save businesses up to £8 billion per year through reduced absenteeism and improved productivity. Employers should identify at-risk groups, promote open communication, provide manager training, take a proactive approach through individual support and company initiatives, and lead by example to create a supportive culture.
The document provides guidance for people-first workplaces based on a survey of 500 employees in the technology industry. It outlines 7 tactics for environment, health, and safety (EHS) managers: 1) make employees comfortable reporting unsafe behaviors, 2) address women's higher priority on safety, 3) respond quickly to employee concerns to show EHS is taken seriously, 4) prepare for diverse concerns across locations, 5) educate on environmental programs, 6) increase awareness of the EHS function, and 7) be accessible and responsive to feedback. The overarching message is to build a culture where employees prioritize each other's safety and the environment.
EHS Manager's Guide: 7 Tactics for a People-first WorkplaceAntea Group
If you have a role in risk management, you’re probably motivated by people first and compliance second. Whether an environment, health, and safety (EHS) manager, facility manager, or HR professional, you need to be proactive about EHS issues to keep employees safe and healthy while also managing business operations to maintain a light environmental footprint.
By following these seven actionable tactics, you’ll increase EHS program development and deployment success, foster a safe and healthy work environment, minimize impact on the environment, and facilitate the growth and sustainability of your business.
A new survey finds a conflict between what employees claim they value (a safe environment) and what they’re willing to do to get it (speak up about workplace safety concerns).
The document discusses incentive programs for industrial safety, health and environmental management. It describes the purpose of safety incentive programs, which is to motivate employees to practice safe behaviors, follow safety rules, and reduce accidents. It also discusses the effectiveness of incentive programs, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, meaningful rewards, and team-based incentives. Finally, it provides examples of encouragement campaigns, roles and the contributions of small group activities, such as a campaign to promote workplace wellness.
I wrote an article on Restaurant Safety in 2006 for FCSI's Magazine, The Consultant. Successful restaurants and foodservice operations worldwide are a complicated mix of guests, team members, products, and busy, hectic environments. Operators face difficult daily decisions just to stay in business. Employee retention (lowering turnover) has been identified as a crucial component of the management success formula. In everyone's book, it is just as important as brand, sales, and profits. During 2006 it will not get any easier. If you want to retain workers, lower costs and provide a great team member experience, you must reduce and eliminate worker injuries.
Protect your TEAM, and Protect your Guests.
Human resources professionals play an important role in ensuring employee health and safety through implementing policies and programs. There are five key steps to successfully managing health and safety: 1) set a clear policy, 2) organize staff responsibilities, 3) plan standards and identify hazards, 4) measure performance, and 5) audit and review processes to improve. Providing training to managers, supervisors, and employees is important to develop a positive safety culture and ensure legal compliance.
Employers responsibility for employees mental health – by Charles LindenThe Linden Method
Employers have a responsibility to support employees' mental health through workplace wellness programs. While attitudes are improving, many employees still face stigma around mental health issues. Implementing a wellness program can benefit both employees and employers. It can save businesses up to £8 billion per year through reduced absenteeism and improved productivity. Employers should identify at-risk groups, promote open communication, provide manager training, take a proactive approach through individual support and company initiatives, and lead by example to create a supportive culture.
Module 2 / Unit 3 Work related stress prevention and actionsSMKCreations
This unit aims at making SME managers, line managers and HR personnel aware of some “toxic” elements in the working environment that can favour stress and implement some measures which can help reduce or avoid the various stress triggers. Some actions must be implemented by the managers while others are more the employees’ responsibility.
Practical aspects of health &safety by Jayadeva de SilvaSelf-employed
The document discusses health, safety, and welfare in the work environment. It provides guidance on developing an effective health and safety management system, including having a sound safety policy, visible management commitment, clearly defined safety responsibilities, competent advisors, operating procedures, training, and monitoring tools like inspections, audits, and incident reporting. Effective worker involvement is also key, such as having safety committees and representatives, and consulting with workers on health and safety issues. The goal is to create awareness of managing these issues to protect employees, contractors, and others.
The document discusses health and safety in the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of developing a comprehensive health and safety plan with management commitment, worksite analysis, hazard prevention controls, and training. An effective plan can reduce injuries, improve productivity and morale, and lower costs. Key elements include management involvement, assessing risks, controlling hazards through engineering and administrative controls or PPE, and educating employees. Employers are responsible under law to provide a safe work environment and protect workers from hazards.
Competitive Advantage Through Staff Retention - A Guide For SME Law FirmsWesleyan
In this guide you will discover:
- the latest research findings into what legal professionals want and need from law firms
- tactics for increasing well-being and job satisfaction amongst legal professionals
- initiatives you can put in place over the short-, medium-, and long-term to position your law firm as an employer of choice.
This eGuide will also help to evidence your continuing competence in line with the Solicitors Regulation Authority
requirements relating to “Establishing and maintaining effective and professional relations”.
Achieving a safety culture requires dedication from all levels of an organization. It involves management commitment to supporting safety programs, supervisors prioritizing safe behaviors, and employees actively participating in safety. A strong safety culture improves quality, health, and reduces costs from injuries when safety becomes integral to the work instead of an afterthought. Changing attitudes so safety is expected and reinforced by peers can help sustain a safety culture over the long term.
This assignment has been presented in a group where all the points are divided within The group, so I have been allocated to explain Hazard and health and safety risk.
This document discusses the emerging role of safety, health, and environment (SH&E) professionals in corporate social responsibility (CSR). It provides examples of how SH&E duties can support CSR strategies around areas like environmental sustainability, health and safety goals, and public relations. The document also outlines career paths for SH&E professionals, from initially looking for opportunities to leverage CSR to eventually aspiring to become a Chief Sustainability Officer who leads a company's entire CSR program.
This document provides an analysis of the occupational health and safety management at Saman Grinding Mills in Sri Lanka. Through observations, the author identified several health and safety issues at the factory including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and cutting hazards from sharp tools. Recommendations are provided such as engineering controls to reduce noise levels, providing personal protective equipment like masks and respirators, improving maintenance procedures, and addressing work-related stress. The document aims to develop effective occupational health policies and practices to protect workers at Saman Grinding Mills.
This document provides an overview of financial wellness programs. It discusses how financial stress affects employees and employers, and the benefits of implementing a financial wellness program, including decreased turnover and increased productivity. It describes the key components of an effective program, such as creating awareness, providing education, and promoting behavior change. It also covers measuring impact, starting a program, and basic concepts in financial education like budgeting, savings, and loans. The overall purpose is to train people to implement successful workplace financial wellness initiatives.
E compliance, dino varas communication and motivationeCompliance
Explore how regular positive reinforcement and behavior
based methods can lead to improved employee
engagement in workplace safety with Dino Varas. Build a
safety culture based on a unique coaching method that
curbs risky behaviours and re-enforces safe ones. Share
your thoughts on behaviour based safety with the team
and uncover ways of making it more effective in the
workplace.
The guidance – led by CIPR Health - is designed to help employers build a working environment that supports positive mental health and advises practitioners on how to take care of their mental wellbeing.
This document outlines the key elements of creating an effective safety program for a small business:
1. Management/leadership commitment and employee involvement are essential. A written safety policy should be established and communicated to all.
2. Worksite analysis and hazard prevention/control involves identifying potential hazards, establishing safety rules and procedures, and ensuring hazards are addressed.
3. Safety training educates employees on hazards and proper safety protocols to prevent incidents and protect worker health.
An effective small business safety program requires commitment from all levels, identification and control of workplace hazards, and training employees to work safely.
This document discusses employee and management relations, involvement, participation, and health and safety. It defines key terms and covers topics like employee relations, employee involvement and participation, and welfare, health and safety. The objectives are to understand employee and management relations, realize the importance of good workplace relationships, and create a health and safety program. It recommends giving employees training, conducting regular meetings, creating a positive workplace, and prioritizing health and safety programs to engage employees and ensure their welfare.
How CFOs Are Helping Corporations Integrate ESG Into Their Business Strategie...aNumak & Company
Many high executives have not yet incorporated ESG reporting in their annual
reports and businesses, while others have just started to do so. While many companies made
no commitments, they struggled to deliver perfect reporting in all their involvements. To redefine
your organization’s ESG goal and scrutiny purposes, engaging with the CFOs strategic plans
for flourishing business growth is essential.
Chapman Institute’s WellCert program is the premier, and most established, professional certification program in the U.S. for Worksite Wellness practitioners.
This presentation is for a business ethics course about an organization called "Save and Secure Life" that produces surgical masks. The organization's goals are to be the preferred supplier of quality masks at optimal costs while helping customers. It aims to maintain autonomy within an effective structure and identify business opportunities. The business produces masks in Gujranwala to help reduce virus transmission and save lives. It has an administrative hierarchy and follows workplace ethics guidelines like effective communication, responsibility, and respect among employees. The presentation discusses ethics in various business departments like marketing, human resources, finance, leadership and governance. Managers' core responsibilities involve planning, organizing, leading and controlling to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
the importance of corporate social responsibility and business ethicsijtsrd
Corporate social responsibility CSR and ethical behavior have come in front these years in both developed and developing countries to bring the effective results for the overall growth of any organizations. These two concepts bring important benefits to a business. This paper will highlight the basic concepts and how these two concepts works along with its importance and need in today’s time for the organizational overall growth and success. As organizations know and accepted business ethics lead to positivity among the employees, customer and for public relations. As not everyone accepted them but also it will help to create overall image, loyalty, strong and healthier community relations which ensure of benefits and present themselves as corporate as well as socially responsible. Jamshed "The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-5 , August 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd32967.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing/32967/the-importance-of-corporate-social-responsibility-and-business-ethics/jamshed
Null Bangalore | Pentesters Approach to AWS IAMDivyanshu
#Abstract:
- Learn more about the real-world methods for auditing AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) as a pentester. So let us proceed with a brief discussion of IAM as well as some typical misconfigurations and their potential exploits in order to reinforce the understanding of IAM security best practices.
- Gain actionable insights into AWS IAM policies and roles, using hands on approach.
#Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of AWS services and architecture
- Familiarity with cloud security concepts
- Experience using the AWS Management Console or AWS CLI.
- For hands on lab create account on [killercoda.com](https://killercoda.com/cloudsecurity-scenario/)
# Scenario Covered:
- Basics of IAM in AWS
- Implementing IAM Policies with Least Privilege to Manage S3 Bucket
- Objective: Create an S3 bucket with least privilege IAM policy and validate access.
- Steps:
- Create S3 bucket.
- Attach least privilege policy to IAM user.
- Validate access.
- Exploiting IAM PassRole Misconfiguration
-Allows a user to pass a specific IAM role to an AWS service (ec2), typically used for service access delegation. Then exploit PassRole Misconfiguration granting unauthorized access to sensitive resources.
- Objective: Demonstrate how a PassRole misconfiguration can grant unauthorized access.
- Steps:
- Allow user to pass IAM role to EC2.
- Exploit misconfiguration for unauthorized access.
- Access sensitive resources.
- Exploiting IAM AssumeRole Misconfiguration with Overly Permissive Role
- An overly permissive IAM role configuration can lead to privilege escalation by creating a role with administrative privileges and allow a user to assume this role.
- Objective: Show how overly permissive IAM roles can lead to privilege escalation.
- Steps:
- Create role with administrative privileges.
- Allow user to assume the role.
- Perform administrative actions.
- Differentiation between PassRole vs AssumeRole
Try at [killercoda.com](https://killercoda.com/cloudsecurity-scenario/)
Applications of artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering.pdfAtif Razi
Historically, mechanical engineering has relied heavily on human expertise and empirical methods to solve complex problems. With the introduction of computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA), the field took its first steps towards digitization. These tools allowed engineers to simulate and analyze mechanical systems with greater accuracy and efficiency. However, the sheer volume of data generated by modern engineering systems and the increasing complexity of these systems have necessitated more advanced analytical tools, paving the way for AI.
AI offers the capability to process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions with a level of speed and accuracy unattainable by traditional methods. This has profound implications for mechanical engineering, enabling more efficient design processes, predictive maintenance strategies, and optimized manufacturing operations. AI-driven tools can learn from historical data, adapt to new information, and continuously improve their performance, making them invaluable in tackling the multifaceted challenges of modern mechanical engineering.
Module 2 / Unit 3 Work related stress prevention and actionsSMKCreations
This unit aims at making SME managers, line managers and HR personnel aware of some “toxic” elements in the working environment that can favour stress and implement some measures which can help reduce or avoid the various stress triggers. Some actions must be implemented by the managers while others are more the employees’ responsibility.
Practical aspects of health &safety by Jayadeva de SilvaSelf-employed
The document discusses health, safety, and welfare in the work environment. It provides guidance on developing an effective health and safety management system, including having a sound safety policy, visible management commitment, clearly defined safety responsibilities, competent advisors, operating procedures, training, and monitoring tools like inspections, audits, and incident reporting. Effective worker involvement is also key, such as having safety committees and representatives, and consulting with workers on health and safety issues. The goal is to create awareness of managing these issues to protect employees, contractors, and others.
The document discusses health and safety in the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of developing a comprehensive health and safety plan with management commitment, worksite analysis, hazard prevention controls, and training. An effective plan can reduce injuries, improve productivity and morale, and lower costs. Key elements include management involvement, assessing risks, controlling hazards through engineering and administrative controls or PPE, and educating employees. Employers are responsible under law to provide a safe work environment and protect workers from hazards.
Competitive Advantage Through Staff Retention - A Guide For SME Law FirmsWesleyan
In this guide you will discover:
- the latest research findings into what legal professionals want and need from law firms
- tactics for increasing well-being and job satisfaction amongst legal professionals
- initiatives you can put in place over the short-, medium-, and long-term to position your law firm as an employer of choice.
This eGuide will also help to evidence your continuing competence in line with the Solicitors Regulation Authority
requirements relating to “Establishing and maintaining effective and professional relations”.
Achieving a safety culture requires dedication from all levels of an organization. It involves management commitment to supporting safety programs, supervisors prioritizing safe behaviors, and employees actively participating in safety. A strong safety culture improves quality, health, and reduces costs from injuries when safety becomes integral to the work instead of an afterthought. Changing attitudes so safety is expected and reinforced by peers can help sustain a safety culture over the long term.
This assignment has been presented in a group where all the points are divided within The group, so I have been allocated to explain Hazard and health and safety risk.
This document discusses the emerging role of safety, health, and environment (SH&E) professionals in corporate social responsibility (CSR). It provides examples of how SH&E duties can support CSR strategies around areas like environmental sustainability, health and safety goals, and public relations. The document also outlines career paths for SH&E professionals, from initially looking for opportunities to leverage CSR to eventually aspiring to become a Chief Sustainability Officer who leads a company's entire CSR program.
This document provides an analysis of the occupational health and safety management at Saman Grinding Mills in Sri Lanka. Through observations, the author identified several health and safety issues at the factory including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and cutting hazards from sharp tools. Recommendations are provided such as engineering controls to reduce noise levels, providing personal protective equipment like masks and respirators, improving maintenance procedures, and addressing work-related stress. The document aims to develop effective occupational health policies and practices to protect workers at Saman Grinding Mills.
This document provides an overview of financial wellness programs. It discusses how financial stress affects employees and employers, and the benefits of implementing a financial wellness program, including decreased turnover and increased productivity. It describes the key components of an effective program, such as creating awareness, providing education, and promoting behavior change. It also covers measuring impact, starting a program, and basic concepts in financial education like budgeting, savings, and loans. The overall purpose is to train people to implement successful workplace financial wellness initiatives.
E compliance, dino varas communication and motivationeCompliance
Explore how regular positive reinforcement and behavior
based methods can lead to improved employee
engagement in workplace safety with Dino Varas. Build a
safety culture based on a unique coaching method that
curbs risky behaviours and re-enforces safe ones. Share
your thoughts on behaviour based safety with the team
and uncover ways of making it more effective in the
workplace.
The guidance – led by CIPR Health - is designed to help employers build a working environment that supports positive mental health and advises practitioners on how to take care of their mental wellbeing.
This document outlines the key elements of creating an effective safety program for a small business:
1. Management/leadership commitment and employee involvement are essential. A written safety policy should be established and communicated to all.
2. Worksite analysis and hazard prevention/control involves identifying potential hazards, establishing safety rules and procedures, and ensuring hazards are addressed.
3. Safety training educates employees on hazards and proper safety protocols to prevent incidents and protect worker health.
An effective small business safety program requires commitment from all levels, identification and control of workplace hazards, and training employees to work safely.
This document discusses employee and management relations, involvement, participation, and health and safety. It defines key terms and covers topics like employee relations, employee involvement and participation, and welfare, health and safety. The objectives are to understand employee and management relations, realize the importance of good workplace relationships, and create a health and safety program. It recommends giving employees training, conducting regular meetings, creating a positive workplace, and prioritizing health and safety programs to engage employees and ensure their welfare.
How CFOs Are Helping Corporations Integrate ESG Into Their Business Strategie...aNumak & Company
Many high executives have not yet incorporated ESG reporting in their annual
reports and businesses, while others have just started to do so. While many companies made
no commitments, they struggled to deliver perfect reporting in all their involvements. To redefine
your organization’s ESG goal and scrutiny purposes, engaging with the CFOs strategic plans
for flourishing business growth is essential.
Chapman Institute’s WellCert program is the premier, and most established, professional certification program in the U.S. for Worksite Wellness practitioners.
This presentation is for a business ethics course about an organization called "Save and Secure Life" that produces surgical masks. The organization's goals are to be the preferred supplier of quality masks at optimal costs while helping customers. It aims to maintain autonomy within an effective structure and identify business opportunities. The business produces masks in Gujranwala to help reduce virus transmission and save lives. It has an administrative hierarchy and follows workplace ethics guidelines like effective communication, responsibility, and respect among employees. The presentation discusses ethics in various business departments like marketing, human resources, finance, leadership and governance. Managers' core responsibilities involve planning, organizing, leading and controlling to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
the importance of corporate social responsibility and business ethicsijtsrd
Corporate social responsibility CSR and ethical behavior have come in front these years in both developed and developing countries to bring the effective results for the overall growth of any organizations. These two concepts bring important benefits to a business. This paper will highlight the basic concepts and how these two concepts works along with its importance and need in today’s time for the organizational overall growth and success. As organizations know and accepted business ethics lead to positivity among the employees, customer and for public relations. As not everyone accepted them but also it will help to create overall image, loyalty, strong and healthier community relations which ensure of benefits and present themselves as corporate as well as socially responsible. Jamshed "The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-5 , August 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd32967.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing/32967/the-importance-of-corporate-social-responsibility-and-business-ethics/jamshed
Null Bangalore | Pentesters Approach to AWS IAMDivyanshu
#Abstract:
- Learn more about the real-world methods for auditing AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) as a pentester. So let us proceed with a brief discussion of IAM as well as some typical misconfigurations and their potential exploits in order to reinforce the understanding of IAM security best practices.
- Gain actionable insights into AWS IAM policies and roles, using hands on approach.
#Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of AWS services and architecture
- Familiarity with cloud security concepts
- Experience using the AWS Management Console or AWS CLI.
- For hands on lab create account on [killercoda.com](https://killercoda.com/cloudsecurity-scenario/)
# Scenario Covered:
- Basics of IAM in AWS
- Implementing IAM Policies with Least Privilege to Manage S3 Bucket
- Objective: Create an S3 bucket with least privilege IAM policy and validate access.
- Steps:
- Create S3 bucket.
- Attach least privilege policy to IAM user.
- Validate access.
- Exploiting IAM PassRole Misconfiguration
-Allows a user to pass a specific IAM role to an AWS service (ec2), typically used for service access delegation. Then exploit PassRole Misconfiguration granting unauthorized access to sensitive resources.
- Objective: Demonstrate how a PassRole misconfiguration can grant unauthorized access.
- Steps:
- Allow user to pass IAM role to EC2.
- Exploit misconfiguration for unauthorized access.
- Access sensitive resources.
- Exploiting IAM AssumeRole Misconfiguration with Overly Permissive Role
- An overly permissive IAM role configuration can lead to privilege escalation by creating a role with administrative privileges and allow a user to assume this role.
- Objective: Show how overly permissive IAM roles can lead to privilege escalation.
- Steps:
- Create role with administrative privileges.
- Allow user to assume the role.
- Perform administrative actions.
- Differentiation between PassRole vs AssumeRole
Try at [killercoda.com](https://killercoda.com/cloudsecurity-scenario/)
Applications of artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering.pdfAtif Razi
Historically, mechanical engineering has relied heavily on human expertise and empirical methods to solve complex problems. With the introduction of computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA), the field took its first steps towards digitization. These tools allowed engineers to simulate and analyze mechanical systems with greater accuracy and efficiency. However, the sheer volume of data generated by modern engineering systems and the increasing complexity of these systems have necessitated more advanced analytical tools, paving the way for AI.
AI offers the capability to process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions with a level of speed and accuracy unattainable by traditional methods. This has profound implications for mechanical engineering, enabling more efficient design processes, predictive maintenance strategies, and optimized manufacturing operations. AI-driven tools can learn from historical data, adapt to new information, and continuously improve their performance, making them invaluable in tackling the multifaceted challenges of modern mechanical engineering.
Prediction of Electrical Energy Efficiency Using Information on Consumer's Ac...PriyankaKilaniya
Energy efficiency has been important since the latter part of the last century. The main object of this survey is to determine the energy efficiency knowledge among consumers. Two separate districts in Bangladesh are selected to conduct the survey on households and showrooms about the energy and seller also. The survey uses the data to find some regression equations from which it is easy to predict energy efficiency knowledge. The data is analyzed and calculated based on five important criteria. The initial target was to find some factors that help predict a person's energy efficiency knowledge. From the survey, it is found that the energy efficiency awareness among the people of our country is very low. Relationships between household energy use behaviors are estimated using a unique dataset of about 40 households and 20 showrooms in Bangladesh's Chapainawabganj and Bagerhat districts. Knowledge of energy consumption and energy efficiency technology options is found to be associated with household use of energy conservation practices. Household characteristics also influence household energy use behavior. Younger household cohorts are more likely to adopt energy-efficient technologies and energy conservation practices and place primary importance on energy saving for environmental reasons. Education also influences attitudes toward energy conservation in Bangladesh. Low-education households indicate they primarily save electricity for the environment while high-education households indicate they are motivated by environmental concerns.
Rainfall intensity duration frequency curve statistical analysis and modeling...bijceesjournal
Using data from 41 years in Patna’ India’ the study’s goal is to analyze the trends of how often it rains on a weekly, seasonal, and annual basis (1981−2020). First, utilizing the intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curve and the relationship by statistically analyzing rainfall’ the historical rainfall data set for Patna’ India’ during a 41 year period (1981−2020), was evaluated for its quality. Changes in the hydrologic cycle as a result of increased greenhouse gas emissions are expected to induce variations in the intensity, length, and frequency of precipitation events. One strategy to lessen vulnerability is to quantify probable changes and adapt to them. Techniques such as log-normal, normal, and Gumbel are used (EV-I). Distributions were created with durations of 1, 2, 3, 6, and 24 h and return times of 2, 5, 10, 25, and 100 years. There were also mathematical correlations discovered between rainfall and recurrence interval.
Findings: Based on findings, the Gumbel approach produced the highest intensity values, whereas the other approaches produced values that were close to each other. The data indicates that 461.9 mm of rain fell during the monsoon season’s 301st week. However, it was found that the 29th week had the greatest average rainfall, 92.6 mm. With 952.6 mm on average, the monsoon season saw the highest rainfall. Calculations revealed that the yearly rainfall averaged 1171.1 mm. Using Weibull’s method, the study was subsequently expanded to examine rainfall distribution at different recurrence intervals of 2, 5, 10, and 25 years. Rainfall and recurrence interval mathematical correlations were also developed. Further regression analysis revealed that short wave irrigation, wind direction, wind speed, pressure, relative humidity, and temperature all had a substantial influence on rainfall.
Originality and value: The results of the rainfall IDF curves can provide useful information to policymakers in making appropriate decisions in managing and minimizing floods in the study area.
Comparative analysis between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquapon...bijceesjournal
The aquaponic system of planting is a method that does not require soil usage. It is a method that only needs water, fish, lava rocks (a substitute for soil), and plants. Aquaponic systems are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Its use not only helps to plant in small spaces but also helps reduce artificial chemical use and minimizes excess water use, as aquaponics consumes 90% less water than soil-based gardening. The study applied a descriptive and experimental design to assess and compare conventional and reconstructed aquaponic methods for reproducing tomatoes. The researchers created an observation checklist to determine the significant factors of the study. The study aims to determine the significant difference between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquaponics systems propagating tomatoes in terms of height, weight, girth, and number of fruits. The reconstructed aquaponics system’s higher growth yield results in a much more nourished crop than the traditional aquaponics system. It is superior in its number of fruits, height, weight, and girth measurement. Moreover, the reconstructed aquaponics system is proven to eliminate all the hindrances present in the traditional aquaponics system, which are overcrowding of fish, algae growth, pest problems, contaminated water, and dead fish.
Design and optimization of ion propulsion dronebjmsejournal
Electric propulsion technology is widely used in many kinds of vehicles in recent years, and aircrafts are no exception. Technically, UAVs are electrically propelled but tend to produce a significant amount of noise and vibrations. Ion propulsion technology for drones is a potential solution to this problem. Ion propulsion technology is proven to be feasible in the earth’s atmosphere. The study presented in this article shows the design of EHD thrusters and power supply for ion propulsion drones along with performance optimization of high-voltage power supply for endurance in earth’s atmosphere.
Gas agency management system project report.pdfKamal Acharya
The project entitled "Gas Agency" is done to make the manual process easier by making it a computerized system for billing and maintaining stock. The Gas Agencies get the order request through phone calls or by personal from their customers and deliver the gas cylinders to their address based on their demand and previous delivery date. This process is made computerized and the customer's name, address and stock details are stored in a database. Based on this the billing for a customer is made simple and easier, since a customer order for gas can be accepted only after completing a certain period from the previous delivery. This can be calculated and billed easily through this. There are two types of delivery like domestic purpose use delivery and commercial purpose use delivery. The bill rate and capacity differs for both. This can be easily maintained and charged accordingly.
AI for Legal Research with applications, toolsmahaffeycheryld
AI applications in legal research include rapid document analysis, case law review, and statute interpretation. AI-powered tools can sift through vast legal databases to find relevant precedents and citations, enhancing research accuracy and speed. They assist in legal writing by drafting and proofreading documents. Predictive analytics help foresee case outcomes based on historical data, aiding in strategic decision-making. AI also automates routine tasks like contract review and due diligence, freeing up lawyers to focus on complex legal issues. These applications make legal research more efficient, cost-effective, and accessible.
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3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT IS AN HSSE MANUAL?......................................................................................................................................... 1
PLANNING AND DEVELOPING YOUR HSSE MANUAL................................................................................................... 2
1. Develop a HSSE Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Prioritize what the HSSE manual should cover .............................................................................................. 3
3. Involve management and employees in preparing the manual.................................................................... 4
4. Determine HSSE Responsibilities.................................................................................................................... 4
5. Determine your basic HSSE Rules................................................................................................................... 5
6. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)........................................................................................... 7
RESEARCH APPLICABLE INDUSTRY STANDARDS OR REGULATIONS TO USE/REFERENCE..................................... 9
WRITING THE MANUAL – STYLE AND FORMAT..........................................................................................................10
EXAMPLE OF HSSE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS (TOC) ........................................................................................12
1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................12
2.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY .................................................................................................................12
3.0. EMERGENCY PREPARENESS ..........................................................................................................................12
4.0 SECURITY...........................................................................................................................................................13
5.0 ENVIRONMENT..................................................................................................................................................13
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WHAT IS AN HSSE MANUAL?
A Health, Safety, Security and Environmental
(HSSE) Manual is a collection of information,
instructions, policies, and procedures intended to
ensure safe operations and safe conduct in the
workplace.
A good HSSE Manual is fundamental to good
HSSE management, as it is what employees will
consult to ensure that they are complying with
regulations and company policy.
The following discusses some of the first steps to
begin
n planning your HSSE Manual,
n how to research it, and
n how to write it.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPING YOUR HSSE MANUAL
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. Benjamin Franklin.
The first step in planning and developing your HSSE Manual is to develop your
HSSE policy. This policy will establish your HSSE goals, approach, and framework
for safety culture. The following section describes how to develop your HSSE
policy.
Develop a HSSE Policy
The HSSE Policy may be a combined policy statement or a separate policy
statement for Health and Safety or Security or Environment.
The policy should define the organization’s senior leadership’s
n Mission,
n Vision,
n Values, and
n Expectations. (must be clearly defined or don’t proceed; until, you have
done so.)
Use terminology that says what you mean and that is not open to interpretation.
This will provide the basis for establishing the foundation of your organization’s
safety culture.
The HSSE policy should provide an overview of the value of protecting the
n company employees,
n company assets,
n environment and
n the public.
The policy statement should begin with a message from the company’s most
senior executive, typically the President or Chief Executive Officer, stating:
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n The company’s commitment to providing a safe workplace and the
necessary resources to achieve it and that organization’s priority is their
people.
The HSSE policy should:
n Explain the manual is not all encompassing, but its application will protect
the organization’s
people
environment
assets
reputation
n Request employees to follow and stop to seek clarification on the
organization’s HSSE management expectations, if in doubt;
n State that employees are expected to advise management and provide
ideas about necessary HSSE improvements, particularly when they are
needed to protect the organization’s People – Environment-Assets-
Reputation (PEAR);
n State that the organization’s management will listen, review, and make
changes, if justified, based on employees’ suggested HSSE improvements;
n Declare that the organization’s employees and their contractors will:
Do the work right or not at all.
Do the work safely or not at all.
Stop Work or pause when work is unsafe or perceived to be and make
it safe before proceeding.
Prioritize what the HSSE manual should cover
n Identify the most critical safety issues at your business which is what will
be the focus of your manual.
n Senior Management needs to consider the following in the development of
an HSSE Policy:
What is Management’s commitment to HSSE?
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How important is it to Management to ensure a safe working
environment?
What is the purpose of the policy?
What are Management’s HSSE expectations of employees and
contractors?
How does Management want to be perceived by employees,
contractors, clients, and the public?
How will Management train employees?
Is the Safety Committee included in the writing?
How will Management provide information about potential job
hazards, appropriate protection, and individual rights and
responsibilities.
Will Management commit to investigating incidents?
Will Management commit to complying Guyanese HSSE laws and
regulations? Compliance can lead to a reduction of injuries, illnesses,
and fatalities, while protecting the environment.
Involve management and employees in preparing the manual
To help ensure employee acceptance and compliance with the HSSE manual, it is
highly recommended that Upper/Executive Management:
n Inform employees of the need for the manual;
n Employees help define its content;
n Have supervisors and employees review drafts to confirm its relevance;
n Encourage supervisors and employees input and buy-in to the manual
content.
Determine HSSE Responsibilities
Define the HSSE job responsibilities for everyone in the company for example:
n Company executives – e.g. President/CEO;
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n Employees;
n New employees.
A best practice is to include HSSE responsibilities and accountabilities in all
employees’ job descriptions and explain these HSSE responsibilities in new
employee inductions.
Determine your basic HSSE Rules
Establish HSSE basic rules for your company, then write, train, and communicate
to everyone in the company on these rules. These are the HSSE Rules that
everyone must follow because not following will eventually lead to injury or worse,
environmental damage, or a security mishap. Rules are the best way to execute
work safely, effectively, and efficiently.
NOTE: These rules should be ones that every company employee should follow.
Additional HSSE rules are required for different job functions and scopes of work
that not everyone is qualified to conduct.
If employees, contractors, or visitors to your controlled areas of operation they
must
n Know and nderstand the basic HSSE rules;
n Be able to remember them;
n Recognize that the rule applies to the situation they are in.
n Choose to comply with the rule.
When developing these basic HSSE rules, consider the following (10) ten most
common reasons employees can be injured or can lead to incidents involving the
environment, the health of people, and security:
n Rushing to do a job.
n Not paying attention.
n Not recognizing a hazard.
n Complacency.
n Not trained.
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n “Always have done it this way.”
n Person tired?
n Poor housekeeping.
n Not wearing Personal Protective Equipment.
n Taking shortcuts.
n Not following procedures.
To develop your company’s basic HSSE Rules, use the following steps:
STEP 1
Organize a committee consisting for management and employees to ask the
following questions:
n What are the HSSE rules that everyone must know to work in
Guyana?
n What near misses or incidents causing injuries, environmental
damage, damaged health, or security breaches have occurred within
the company that could have been avoided, if an HSSE rule had
been known or followed?
n What hazards in the company’s operation could expose employees,
workers, the environment, or general public to harm?
n Of these identified hazards - are they controlled so there is no
chance of harm?
n Are there rules for their hazard control?
n Should there be rules for these controls to ensure they are known
and in place at all times?
n How are incidents reported to management?
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STEP 2
Collect the responses, discuss, and come to a consensus on what HSSE
basic rules are needed. Ask the committee the following:
n Will the rule/or rules be difficult to follow?
n If difficult, then how can it or they be written to ensure compliance?
STEP 3
Write the rules in positive terms and avoid the use of “DON’T” whenever
possible. A positive tone when communicating with people whether in
writing or speaking helps to increase acceptance and compliance.
If you remember “Knowing is not the same as understanding” when writing
the rules and implementing into your HSSE Management System you will
need to make certain that you explain the intent of the rule (understand),
the behavior you expect from personnel in respect to the rule, and the
consequences for them should they choose not to comply.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
SOPs are typically developed for work tasks that involve exposure hazards or that
have complex work steps. SOPs are useful for training new employees and
refresher training periodically. Depending on the number of your service lines, you
may choose to develop a standalone manual of Company SOPs.
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Refer to IOGP 577: Fabrication site construction safety recommended practice –
Hazardous activities for some examples.
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RESEARCHING APPLICABLE INDUSTRY STANDARDS OR
REGULATIONS TO USE/REFERENCE
Follow applicable government regulations for HSSE manual content.
Identify which Guyanese regulations apply to your business for example,
n Guyana’s Occupational Safety and Health Law of 1997 requires Safety
and Health Committees or Safety & Health Representatives depending on
company size and their environmental conditions.
n Guyana’s Environmental Protection Act of 1996 and regulations of 2000
stipulate conditions under which you must obtain permits and discharge
limits;
n Permits are required for certain type of work check if your business scope
of work requires a permit (s).
Reference the appropriate industry standards.
Consult your industry’s standards for standard operating procedures and safe
work practices
for example,
n International Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) and
n International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
n American Petroleum Institute (API)
n American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
n International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
n National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
n International Labour Organization (ILO)
These are a small sampling of the standards that can provide a starting point for
deciding what standards apply to your business to assist in establishing effective
HSSE work practices.
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WRITING THE MANUAL – STYLE AND FORMAT
Write for the people who will read the HSSE Manual regularly.
The manual should be written so they can easily understand and follow it for
example,
n Use short sentences and short paragraphs with simple words.
n Avoid jargon.
n Use any necessary technical terms correctly, defining them in context
where possible, and with simple, clear definitions otherwise.
n Explain acronyms. You can either have an introductory section listing all
acronyms with their definitions or introduce them in the text with the full
term followed by its acronym in parentheses and using the acronym
thereafter.
n Explain symbols. As with acronyms, you can have an introductory section
or explain the symbols as they appear throughout the manual
Format the text according to the type of information presented.
• Use blocks of text to present general information and explanations.
n Use bulleted lists to present information that can be broken into individual
points.
n Use numbered lists for step-by-step procedures, with the steps in the order
they should be followed.
Lay out the manual to be easily read and understood.
An example of how to help the reader focus on the most important concepts
should be consistent throughout the manual.
n Provide enough margins and white space between text blocks.
n Use headings and subheadings to introduce topics, identify subtopics, and
group text blocks.
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n Include a table of contents and index depending if size of the manual is
large.
n Place drawings and the text that relates to them on the same page when
possible.
n Use a readable font style and point size. For printed body text, 11- to 12-
point size is best, with a somewhat larger point size for headings.
Subheadings can be the same point size as the body text, but set off in
boldface, italics, or both.
n Use black text on a white paper for the best contrast between text and
background. Shaded text boxes may be appropriate for callouts and
sidebars as long as there is still sufficient contrast between the text and
background.
n Use a standard page layout that contains the company name, date
prepared, revision date, author(s) on various manual sections and first
page approval signature by the President or CEO.
n HSSE Manuals should be reviewed annually, at a minimum, as company
procedures, international standards, or government regulations change.
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EXAMPLE OF HSSE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS (TOC)
NOTE: This example is not intended to suggest that all sections included are
applicable for all businesses or that every possible topic is covered. Please use
this example as a guide. Your HSSE Manual should only address topics
applicable to your business.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Definitions
4. General Information
5. Manager/Supervisor Responsibilities & Accountabilities
6. Employee Responsibilities & Accountabilities
7. HSSE Policy Statement
2.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
1. Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1997
2. Safe Work Practices (e.g. IOGP 577 – lifting, dropped objects, electrical
safety, etc.)
3. Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
4. Vector Control
5. Food Safety Awareness
6. Personal Hygiene
7. Driving Safety
8. Fire Protection Plan
9. Incident Reporting
10.Employee TRAINING
3.0. EMERGENCY PREPARENESS
1. Evacuation and Emergency Action Organization
a. On-site Personnel List by position with contact numbers
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b. Emergency Response Personnel Contact Numbers
c. Site Map
d. Emergency Evacuation Plan
i. Evacuation Routes
ii. Rally Points/ Assembly Points
iii. Notification
2. First Aid/Medical Emergencies
a. Protocol by Severity
b. First Aid Kit
c. Notification
3. Fire
a. Fire extinguisher Use•
b. Notification
4. Severe Weather
a. Bad Weather Close, Call-in, Reopen Procedure
5. Emergency Preparedness Personnel Training
4.0 SECURITY
1. Secure Building Entrances
2. Secure Facilities
3. Office Visitor Sign-in Policy
4. Journey Management (Business Travel Risk Control)
5. PC/Laptop Security Protocol
5.0 ENVIRONMENT
1. Regulation and Reporting Requirements
2. Monitoring
3. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
4. Office Generated Waste
5. Hazardous Material Management Plan
6. Waste Management Plan
a. Solid Waste
b. Hazardous Waste
7. Training
8. Incident Reporting Procedures