OILSERV HSE NEWSLETTER (September - October 2008)

SUMMARY OF SOME MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

• Rigging and Arranging of returned OILSERV project work materials at the water front e.g.. Pilling sheet, pipes, heavy-duty equipment, metal plates, wire slings etc.
• Preparation for re-mobilization to UNICEM project.
• Hydro test of 12” pipeline from Iganmu to NPA gate(GASLINK) completed.
• Haulage of plant and component parts of Akute Power project containers completed.
• Design work for Akute Power plant corporation civil works commenced.
• Verification for Akute Power plant ROW completed.
• Preparation for sub-contractors equipment pre-mob inspection completed (inspection yet to commence)
• Maintenance of OILSERV heavy duty Equipment e.g. swamp buggy ongoing.
• Verification of G-PAL pipeline ROW commenced
• Verification of NDT contractors competence ongoing.
• Pipe Haulage at Egbeme (NIPP) completed
• Pipe Haulage at Ihovbor (NIPP ) ongoing.
• Plans/activities for the Burial of the AGO tank at the water front in Base 2 ongoing.
• Installation of water filtration/ treatment unit at Base 2 ongoing.

INSIDE THE SAFETY MANUAL - HAZARD

A Hazard could be said to be any act or condition that has the potential to harm, injure or damage. In practical terms, hazard often is associated with condition or activity/task. Hazard if left uncontrolled, can result to either injury, illness or damage which may as it were be minor, medium or high. Identifying hazards andeliminating or controlling them as early as possible will help to prevent or mitigate the consequences or impact resulting from
triggered hazards.

What is a job hazard analysis?
A job hazard analysis is a technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Ideally, after you identify hazards, you will take steps to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level.

Why is job hazard analysis important?
Many workers are injured and killed at the workplaces due to absence of the job hazard analysis. Safety and health can add value to your business, your job, and your life. You can help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses by looking at your workplace operations, establishing proper job procedures, and ensuring that all employees are trained properly.One of the best ways to determine and establish proper work procedures is to conduct a job hazard analysis. A job hazard analysis is one component of the larger commitment of safety and health management system. Its importance cannot be
overemphasized but could be seen as follows:

1. Identification of inherent hazards associated with a task.
2. Outlining of adequate control or mitigating measure.
3. Establishment of proper work procedure.
4. Identification of appropriate work materials /tools.
5.Outlining of adequate supervisory/monitoring techniques etc.

What jobs are appropriate for a job hazard analysis?
Job hazard analysis can be conducted on any job in your workplace. However, priority should be given to jobs that are adjudged of possessing high or medium injury or illness or damage consequence or severity. It is important to note that all kinds of jobs have their associated hazards hence it is imperative to appropriately analyze job associated hazards in order to effectively manage them. This is because an operation considered the least
could have the highest potential hazards unless otherwise noted through proper hazard analysis.

HEALTH TIPS:

ADVANTAGES OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE

For maintenance of perfect health, exercise is no less important than diet.The reason why our ancestors could be said to have lived healthier and stronger than us today is because they were comparatively involved in the execution of exercise-like activities.
Today man has become very lazy and less involve in exercise as a result of several kinds of mechanization. And this has exposed man to fatigue and associated illnesses. To manage man’s health, physical exercise is of essence as it helps to initiate proper circulation, respiration, perspiration, weight sharing and metabolism. Here, a short account of the salutary effects of
exercise on various organs and systems of the body is expressed:

1. Heart and circulatory system: Regular exercise makes the heart muscles stronger and more efficient. The heart-beats of an athlete do not increase appreciably even when doing something requiring physical exertion, and revert very soon to the normal rate afterwards. In contrast, even a little exertion sends the pulse rate of a sedentary individual rocketing up, and it takes time for the heart to settle down to its normal rate of beating. The blood vessels dilate during exercise, and so more blood reaches the muscles. It has been found that during vigorous or rapid exercise, the blood circulation in certain muscles and organs increases 25 to 30 times, thus supplying the muscles and organs with more oxygen and a larger number of red blood corpuscles.

2. The respiratory system: Breathing becomes not only more rapid, but also deeper, thus making increased quantities of oxygen available.

3. The digestive system: The secretion of the digestive juices is stimulated by exercise. Thus digestion becomes more efficient. Exercises also stimulate the intestinal movements (peristalsis), resulting in more effective elimination of wastes.

4. The musculature: Regular exercise strengthens the muscles, promotes their development and increases their efficiency. Stronger muscles lend better support to the joints.

5. The skin: The pores of the skin open up during exercise. The result is a healthier skin, because of more efficient disposal of impurities and dirt.

6. Temperature of the body: The temperature of the body rises during exercise. This promotes the burning up of the toxic substances in the body.

SAFETY TIPS WHILE MAKING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY( Land)

1. Define what you want to use the property for (if residential for instance, don’t buy in an area planned for industrial use etc)
2. Confirm accessibility to the plot ( some unscrupulous vendors don’t provide access roads to individual plots)
3. Confirm nature of terrain
4. Satisfy yourself with the title of vendor
5. Patronize professionals (surveyors, planners, lawyers etc), avoid quacks and touts.
6. Insist on authentic witnesses while signing agreement

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