How can you keep your team informed of potential risks in Plant Operations?

In Plant Operations, ensuring a well-informed team is vital for safety and excellence. Based on my ANOH Gas Plant and Shell Nigeria Gas experience, key strategies included: ? Timely Safety Alerts: Staying updated with industry alerts. ? Accessible Safety Documentation: Quick access to crucial information. ? Open Communication Channels: Welcoming safety discussions. ? Effective Emergency Drills: Ensuring readiness for responses. ? Meticulous Risk Assessments: Identifying and mitigating hazards. ? External Expertise: Leveraging safety consultants for insights. In summary, these strategies, from my ANOH Gas Plant and Shell Nigeria Gas roles, confirms the critical role of safety in dynamic plant operations.

Os operadores têm total conhecimento dos riscos pois eles a todo tempo buscam melhorias e solu??es silenciosas que muitas vezes d?o certo.

Regular Meetings: Hold weekly team meetings to discuss ongoing projects and potential risks. Risk Bulletins: Distribute a monthly risk bulletin highlighting recent incidents and emerging threats. Training Sessions: Conduct regular training sessions on risk awareness and mitigation strategies. Digital Platforms: Use digital platforms like Slack or Teams for real-time risk alerts and updates. Visual Aids: Display risk management charts and posters in common areas to keep risk awareness high. Incident Reporting: Encourage immediate reporting of any observed risks or near-misses through an easy-to-use reporting system. Management Involvement: Ensure that leadership is actively involved in risk communication and sets an example for the team.

Fa?a isso em conjunto com os operadores e conhecedores dos riscos. N?o precisamos reinventar a roda mas sim ajustar as incoerências e melhorar os processos.

Establish a risk register by documenting all identified risks, their potential impacts, and mitigation strategies. Regularly update the risk register to reflect new risks and changes in existing ones. Assign clear responsibilities for monitoring and managing each risk to specific team members. Use the register as a central tool for communication and decision-making regarding risk management. Periodically review and revise the register to ensure its accuracy and relevance.

An important way is to understand that the operators are the ones who know the risks and that they deal with them on a daily basis and adapt to reality in order to get the job done, so the role of the EHS department is to get close to the operators and understand the normal day-to-day work and try to extract success from the daily work and when necessary influence the context and help them improve their day-to-day work, supporting them to access resources that they may not be able to reach at the time !!! So try to share good practices and adaptations made on a daily basis, via procedures and other methods!!!

Effective communication and consultation ensure that your team members are aware of and understand the various hazards they may face. You establish a culture of shared responsibility for safety by actively involving your staff.

Identifying and assessing risks is pivotal for plant operations. In dynamic environments like WEAFRI Well Services Company working for Chevron Nigeria Limited; we used systematic methods, checklists, and audits to proactively recognize hazards. For example, during equipment overhauls, risk matrices helped evaluate potential issues. Prioritizing risks based on their impact on operations was essential, especially in critical areas. This continuous improvement approach ensured we adapted to changing circumstances, making our operations safer and more efficient.

To maintain risk awareness, implement regular training programs to keep employees updated on the latest tools and practices. Provide advanced risk assessment software to help identify and evaluate potential risks in real time. Ensure all team members have access to comprehensive risk management resources and documentation. Utilize visual aids like posters, digital dashboards, and alerts to keep risk awareness prominent. Establish feedback systems for employees to report risks and suggest improvements to the awareness tools.

Conducting risk reviews is a crucial part of maintaining safety in dynamic operations. At ANOH Gas Plant, I had the privilege of facilitating the operational Safety Case for engineering and construction personnel. This process allowed us to regularly assess and refine our risk management actions. Involving team members and encouraging their input was instrumental in identifying gaps and areas for improvement. By documenting the outcomes, we ensured that our risk register, and risk awareness tools remained up-to-date and aligned with the evolving needs of our operations. This proactive approach to risk reviews made a significant difference in enhancing safety and operational excellence.

"Conduct and participate in risk reviews" refers to the process of assessing, evaluating, and discussing potential risks or hazards within a particular context, project, or operation. This activity typically involves the following steps: 1. **Identification of Risks:** Identifying and listing potential risks or hazards that may impact a project, 2. **Risk Assessment:** Evaluating the likelihood and severity of each identified risk. 3. **Risk Mitigation:** Developing strategies and actions to reduce or manage the identified risks. 4. **Risk Review Meetings:** Holding meetings or discussions involving. 5. **Documentation:** Keeping records of the risk reviews, including the identified risks, their assessments,

I recommend two ways: go out into the field and talk to people and understand the difficulties of the work. Difficulties equal risks!! Second way, try to identify the gaps between the procedures and the work that is done on a daily basis and reduce them!!