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ErgoWELL - An Integrative Strategy
Authors: Horseman Samantha 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
The global workforce are faced with challenges of the digitalized age; the nature of work has changed. Employees are becoming knowledge workers that are more sedentary using static loaded postures and positions throughout the day. Both technology and the nature of work has changed over the last decade, however the human anatomy has remained the same. Due to this mismatch there is an increasing incidence of low back pain, neck pain, shoulder syndromes, and carpal tunnel, etc. Therefore ergonomics is an essential science that must be considered in the reduction of these injuries in the workplace. Adopting a systematic approach assesses the dynamic relationships between the end user, the work task, equipment, workspace, environment and the organization at large. A participatory wellness approach ensures that all stakeholders gain ownership and are accountable for effective change in the development, implementation and evaluation stages of injury and disease prevention. Using both of these methodologies ensures that there is a significant impact at operational, tactical and strategic levels of the organization. Ultimately this will assist in using the current organization infrastructure to support and cascade ergonomic principles throughout the company. At a corporate level an emerging trend is to integrate ergonomics with corporate wellness programs. Therefore this paper demonstrates the successful integration between wellness and ergonomics. This success is showcased through a study sample of 160 employees over a year long cohort. The results indicate a significant reduction in work related musculoskeletal injuries, reduction in absenteeism for work related musculoskeletal injuries and successful behavior change in adopting practices in injury prevention. This partnership in science is referred by the author as ErgoWELL - the integration between ergonomics and wellness.
HSE a Strategic Function?
Authors: Perkinson Larry 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
Many HSE practitioners go through their careers without the perceived need for a plan at the strategic level for their function. They figure that strategic plans are the realm of senior managers and don't impact their day to day operations. In addition, those who are implementing comprehensive risk assessment (and development of a risk register) as a part of their HSE efforts hopefully rely on audits to determine the status of activity on their high risk items. This effort, too, is usually removed from the arena of a strategic plan.
However, the development of a strategic plan for HSE and the buy-in of management on that plan can provide a logical framework for: development of critical measurements that will have the attention of management; seeing what initiatives are critical; understanding how various initiatives affect one another; and gaining support and resources for initiatives that might not otherwise have been available.
This paper will address the path for the development of an HSE strategic plan for an organizational unit that creates, or is tied directly to, the vision, mission, values, and critical indicators of the parent organization. It will include deriving initiatives that directly feed into those critical indicators and will, therefore, elicit the support of senior management. There will also be tools presented that assist in seeing HSE initiatives in relationship to one another and forming the critical path for their implementation.
Kuwait Oil Company Conceptualized & Implemented HSE Traffic Lights for HSE Demonstration & Site Verification
Authors: Al Mansouri Fares , Alam Mohammad Aftab , De La Roche Alberto 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
The increase in business activities during last decade brought forward several challenges in upstream hydrocarbon industry like KOC which has 40 operational facilities, 65 rigs and around 600 Contractors’ worksites. However 5 fatalities within a quarter during 2009–10 was a serious concern that demanded immediate gap analysis focusing most relevant regulatory, procedural & contractual HSE issues compared to actual situation at site. Based on gaps, a unique tool of HSE demonstration & site verification was devised and implemented conceptualizing HSE traffic lights.
Accordingly Site Verification Visits (SVV) process with 5 crucial elements & 25 sub-elements which directly impact worksites’ safety & integrity was developed on concept of green, yellow & red traffic lights corresponding to As Required, Need Improvement & Unacceptable Condition at site. The process is supported and explained through specific procedure, online reporting system, verification checklists, brochures, posters and audio-visual film. The system is decentralised at each directorate level for efficient management but progress is monitored at corporate level for effectiveness and improvement scope.
The SVV conducted across facilities & contractors worksites by KOC senior and middle management resulted in significant HSE improvement during 2010–11 comparing the past performance. Taking into account the positive impact, the SVV process has been extended with appropriate modification and support to KOC supervisory levels & Contractors’ Managers responsible for the safety & integrity of their worksites.
SVV process is a unique and innovative tool of verifying HSE commitment & demonstration of regulatory, procedural and contractual requirement through HSE oriented critical factors which indicates actual situation at site based on traffic lights concept of green (go), yellow (alert) and red (stop) as relevant action. The paper shall demonstrate a typical but realistic solution for worksite safety & integrity through a comprehensive verification system.
Aquifers Vulnerability: A New Mapping Method Based on Hydrogeological and SeismicData – Case Study: Mio-Pliocene Aquifer in Hassi Messaoud -Algeria
Authors: Bensenane Fadia K. , Dhina Okba , Abdallahelhadj Mohamed A. 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
Non renewable groundwater resources in some arid regions are the unique source of water and constitute strategic reserves for more than ever with the expected water shortage in the near future. Thus, contamination due to the infiltration of pollutants coming from oil and gas industries is one of the major risks that are jeopardizing these valuable resources. The main purpose of this paper is to present the widespread aquifers vulnerability evaluation methods prior to introduce and discuss the new mapping method we propose for oil and gas upstream activities.
The rationale for this mapping method is linked to time of travel and the quantity of contaminants that move from the surface to the aquifer. Three key parameters are considered:
□ Depth to water table (D); □ Consolidation of the upper geologic layers in the unsaturated zone (C); □ Aquifer Media (A).
Therefore, hydrogeological Data from almost a hundred water wells in Hassi Messaoud field in Algeria have been used to determine the hydraulic head, the static level and the local underground flow of the mio-pliocene water table. Seismic data have been used to measure the consolidation rate of the unsaturated (vadose) zone, as well.
Thus, processed data were used for the purpose of drawing the vulnerability maps allowing a better understanding and assessment of the aquifer sensitivity to potential pollution.
This simple yet useful method is developed to be used as a decision making tool when dealing with groundwater protection in oil and gas activities.
Development of an Engineering-based Master's Degree Program in HSE for the Petroleum Industry
Authors: Rodrigues Clarence C. , Simmons Rodney J. 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
This paper describes the process of developing a proposal for a Masters’ degree in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Engineering. This paper will outline how a needs assessment (for the degree) was conducted, summarize the development and analysis of customer surveys and research done on existing programs in the region, explain the process of course and course content development and discuss the approval process (internal and external) for the curriculum structure and content. This paper will render advice and serve as a guide for what is needed to get an HSE degree program to the proposal stage for submission for approval to the Ministry of Higher Education.
A Comprehensive Nomenclature for Physical Training Simulations and their Relevance to Safety Training for Oil and Gas
Authors: Westley Neil 
Published: April 2012

Abstract

A Comprehensive Nomenclature for Physical Training Simulations and their Relevance to Safety Training for Oil and Gas

Description
This paper has three parts. First it reviews the research conducted on training simulations in science, technology, business and oil and gas. In the second part this paper proposes a comprehensive nomenclature for training simulations. In the third part a survey/study will be conducted on simulation training methods currently in use in ADNOC group companies.

Application
The review provides an analysis of problems in research and limitations including poor design, questionable measures of successful learning and the lack of a consistent and comprehensive nomenclature to distinguish very different simulations. Mega studies on training simulations tend to lump all physical simulations together often showing inconsistent results which may be due to the variable nature of the simulations themselves. The comprehensive nomenclature introduced should allow research on simulations with like characteristics to be grouped together thus producing more consistent and valid results.

Results Observations and Conclusions
The research review concludes that while simulation training is effective, further research is needed to determine what aspects and levels of simulation most effectively enhance learning. In the study a comparative analysis yet to be conducted will then determine how practices in the ADNOC group compare with those in the reviewed literature. In addition the effectiveness of simulation training methods within and across the ADNOC companies will be evaluated in terms of principles practiced elsewhere.

Significance
The clear and comprehensive nomenclature of simulation provided should facilitate research on the impact and effectiveness which different characteristics contribute to learning. This should enable research to determine the ideal design of safety training simulations in oil and gas. The results of the ADNOC study should indicate where and how enhanced safety training simulations can benefit the group.
An Audit of Cardiovascular Diseases Detected during Mandatory Extension Medical Assessment for Employees Reaching Retirement Age
Authors: Akhter A.. , Aljaidah M.. , Dagig A.. 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
Overall increase in life expectancy has led to unprecedented rise in proportions of older persons (60 years or older) resulting in phasing out of default retirement age. Work is good for health and wellness, and aged experienced employees have expertise valuable to Oil and Gas Industry. However, aging is associated with almost linear increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases. Cardiovascular diseases has been identified as number one threat to workers’ health in the 21st century Advancing chronic diseases adversely affects fitness for work and employers are aware of this fact. In Qatar Petroleum service period of an employee may be extended beyond retirement age subject to medical fitness. Serious health problems detected during medical assessment such as advanced CVDs may render an aged employee medically unfit for service extension and results in subsequent loss of valuable expertise. Objectives of this study were to 1) estimate the prevalence of CVDs among QP employees reaching retirement age, which may render them medically unfit for service extension ; 2) recommend strategies for management of CVDs in workplace and preventing its risk factors to improve overall health of elderly employees for retention of expertise and increased employability.
To achieve this, comprehensive review of service extension medical examinations was undertaken between January to September 2011. Over 9 months the health data recorded during medical assessment was transferred to a electronic database (n=212) and analysis was done using simple descriptive statistics. The review identified that CVDs are the main cause repatriation among QP employees reaching retirement age.
This paper calls attention towards judicious management and prevention of CVDs and its risk factors among the aging workforce particularly those above 55 years in order to avert complications resulting in loss of valuable expertise and to prolong the healthy years of life. Customized health promotion and risk based medical surveillance is the key to improve the health and wellness of aged employees who might otherwise retire prematurely due to ever increasing disability from lifestyle related chronic diseases. Study suggests that appropriate occupational health intervention can help reduce degree of work impairment and disability arising from chronic diseases.
Exploring the HACCP Teams in Dubai Hotel Sector
Authors: Khalid Abdul Nazar 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a systematic, science based food safety management system that identifies and controls the areas that are critical to food safety.
The successful application of HACCP requires the full commitment and involvement of management and the work force. It also requires a multidisciplinary approach by a HACCP team as prescribed by the Codex and an interhierarchical team, which is recommended by the experts in the industry. Dubai Hotel sector is in the process of developing and implementing HACCP system recently. No detailed studies were found made on HACCP teams, especially in hotel sector.
For this research study eleven semi-structured face to face interviews were carried out with HACCP team leaders of Dubai hotels to explore their HACCP teams.
The written transcripts were analysed and it produced both quantitative and qualitative data. It brought out several issues related to the complexities of HACCP team management.
This research study will not tell us about HACCP team across all Dubai hotels but is giving an opportunity to learn in greater depth about how individual businesses form teams, their level, composition, qualifications, age of the team, how they change over a period of time, the challenges they encounter and the positive experience of their HACCP teams. Majority of the HACCP team leaders are happy with their current HACCP team who is continuously trying to improve at all times. But at the same time they also believe that their current HACCP team is not very effective as expected and there is a lot of room for improvement in their effectiveness, performance and participation.
Risk Management Register
Authors: Al Jesmi Bakheet , Taleb Haitham Abo 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
Managing risk effectively and embedding internal control into the processes by which objectives are pursued is extremely important for the drilling activities.

What Is Risk Register (RR)?
A Risk Register is a management tool that enables an organization to understand its comprehensive risk profile. It is simply a repository for all risk information.
It is a dynamic "living" document, The RR provides a key tool for Risk Management, as it holds all of the information relating to risks within the Rig. It also gives a clear view of the current status of each risk, at any point in time.
The RR allow specific risks (Related to Rig) to be identified using variety of risk identification tools.
The RR is a tool allows Rig Management for both ADMA & NDC to explicitly address uncertainty by identifying and generating metrics, categorizing, prioritizing, developing mitigations and tracking risk. These capabilities are supported through the development of a sophisticated documentation that allows for clear and convenient visual presentation; thus aiding in sustainable decision-making.
ADMA CEO instructed ADMA teams to develop a RR. A Multi-disciplinary team was formed with the Drilling contractors and ADMA expertise to develop the Dynamic rig specific Risk Register which captures the risks, hazards & mitigation/prevention measures for each.

The purpose of this RR is :

Objectives
Those risk which remain outstanding.
Many International Risk Management associations have recently highlighted the need to consider positive events (opportunities) as well as negative events (threats) when performing project risk management activities. In practice, the majority of the organizations have demonstrated inconsistency when applying risk management practices.
We concern ourselves a lot with opportunity management when threat management should be of more importance & yet does not seem to be succeeding. The ultimate solution is to have a balanced approach to risk management that incorporates opportunities.
Lifeboat Safety
Authors: El-Sanabary Mohamed , Bahatem Mohamed 
Published: April 2012

Abstract

Description
This paper is developed for highlighting the repeated lifeboat accidents worldwide and the way forward for ensuring prevention of this type of fatal accidents
- The main purpose of this paper is to achieve two main objectives - To draw the attention of ADNOC group offshore companies and others including training centers to the number of lifeboat accidents that have occurred in the past - To set and communicate certain control measures for ensuring prevention of this specific type of accidents

Application
Upon receiving that safety flash concerning that lifeboat accident occurred in June 2009, started investigating and gathering information to find out why lifeboat accidents are repeated worldwide and what to do for preventing such type of serious accidents
By reviewing the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) study 1/2001, found that the highest life-loss figures due to lifeboat accidents was the HOOKS/HOOKS RELEASE SYSTEM.
Continued investigation and found out that most of lifeboat coxswains are not fully familiar/aware about the hooks locking mechanism, how does it work, and how to confirm if it is locked or not and finally, it is obvious that most of training centers not focusing on such critical system during the training courses.
On the other side, lifeboats are life saving equipment provided mainly for escape and not to bring personnel back to offshore installations. That is why ADMA-OPCO HSE&QA instructed all ADMA offshore locations not to hoisting-up the lifeboats with personnel inside.
Simultaneous Drilling & Productions Operations (SIMOPS)
Authors: Salman Mohamed Wajeeh 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
To maintain oil production at sustainable rates through minimizing the production loss factors, there was a need to investigate the feasibility of conducting SIMOPS on old wood, unprepared & un-equipped, high producing oil Well Head Towers (WHT). For this purpose, Management has formed a multi-disciplined team to investigate the possibility of allowing oil production & water injection operations while carrying out drilling/workover activity in a similar manner to that adopted for ZADCO oil WHTs. While SIMOPS has never been implemented on ADMA- OPCO WHTs for oil production, it was noted that water injection SIMOPS was already under implementation.
The methodology adopted by the taskforce is as follows :
re-visiting the risk assessment which constituted the basis for the current SIMOPS by ZADCO through ADMA-OPCO. Categorising & identifying the WHTs where SIMOPS can be implemented based on considerable incremental oil production level. Site verification of SIMOPS by ZADCO. Reviewing & amending the current SIMOPS procedures with the purpose of producing special procedure for ADMA-OPCO oil WHTs.
Site verification visits to rigs carrying out SIMOPS were made where open discussions with rig personnel were held and equipment / systems were checked and tested. It was noted during the function test of the deluge system that the water supply by the injection facilities/system on the WHTs is satisfactory where as the back up water supply from the rig was ineffective.
The risk assessment has shown that most hazards are assessed at ALARP or acceptable level except for the following:
• Rig Collapse : Mitigation of the hazard is through the major improvements in NDC Systems (Management, Maintenance). • Dropped Objects : Mitigation through re-enforced Impact Protection on top of production facilities. • High Pressure Testing : Shut down production and depressurisation of service pipe works will constitute appropriate protection.
The current SIMOPS procedures maintained in ADMA-OPCO's were reviewed and amended to reflect the required modification to allow for SIMOPS on ADMA-OPCO Towers. The SIMOPS procedure will require formal approval of Site Operating Authorities (Umm Al Shaif (US), Zakum (ZK)), both Asset Managers & the Drilling Manager.
Age and growth of invasive round goby Neogobius melanostomus from middle Danube
Authors: Gruľa Daniel , Balážová Mária , Copp Gordon , Kováč Vladimír 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
Age and growth of the invasive population of round goby Neogobius melanostomus from the Slovak stretch of River Danube was examined. The samples (n=1130) were collected soon after the invasion was recorded (2004–2005), and later, when the population was already established (2008–2010). Invasive round goby in newly-occupied areas were found to reach smaller body size (15–153 mm standard length) compared to native populations. Age from 0+ to 4+, determined from scales, was recorded in both sexes. Annulus formed in April–May, which varied with age. Growth of freshly established gobies was negative allometric, suggesting increased allocation of their sources to reproduction, which corresponds to less specialized life-history. However, positive allometric growth found in longer established individuals suggests a shift in allocation towards somatic growth, which corresponds to more specialized life-history typical for native populations. None of the three parameters predicted by the theory of alternative ontogenies and invasive potential met the expectations, though two parameters, i.e. growth rate and age at maturation remain equivocal. This can be explained by too short of a time span that has elapsed from the beginning of invasion, or by ecological disturbances that have broken up otherwise stable environment in the habitat studied.
Regional differences of proliferation activity in the spinal cord ependyma of adult rats
Authors: Blasko Juraj , Martoncikova Marcela , Lievajova Kamila , Saganova Kamila , Korimova Andrea , Racekova Eniko 
Published: April 2012

Abstract
Increased proliferation activity in the central canal ependyma of adult rodent spinal cord was described after injury and is thought to participate in recovery processes. Proliferation activity is scarce under physiological conditions, but still could be of importance, as in vitro studies showed that the spinal cord ependyma is an internal source of neural stem cells. Data from these studies indicate that there are regional differences in the distribution of proliferation activity along the rostro-caudal axis. We analyzed the proliferation activities in the ependyma within the entire extent of intact adult rat spinal cord. To identify proliferating cells we performed immunohistochemistry either for cell cycle S-phase marker BrdU or for the nuclear protein Ki-67. BrdU and Ki-67 positive cells were counted on sections selected from four spinal cord regions — cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral/coccygeal. Analysis showed that the number of BrdU positive cells within the ependyma was very low in all subdivisions of the spinal cord. Both BrdU and Ki-67 labeling revealed a significantly higher number of proliferating cells in the ependyma of sacrococcygeal part in comparison to all other spinal cord regions, suggesting that the caudal spinal cord might have potentially higher regeneration capacity compared to more rostral parts.