Malik Imran 
TL;DR I was reviewing contractor safety submittals on a high-rise project in the Gulf when a superintendent handed me a stack of resumes for an open site safety technician position. Twelve candidates. Nine listed generic “OSHA 30-Hour” cards as their only credential. Two had NEBOSH certificates — solid, but designed for a different regulatory landscape. … Read more
TL;DR A DSE risk assessment checklist should cover six core areas defined by the HSE’s CK1 template (UK): display screen position and clarity, keyboard and mouse placement, software suitability and break planning, furniture adjustability and desk space, work environment factors including lighting and temperature, and individual user considerations such as existing health conditions and training … Read more
On 17 July 2007, a driver at a solvent distribution terminal opened a fill line to transfer VM&P naphtha into a 15,000-gallon above-ground storage tank. It was routine — the terminal had run the same transfer thousands of times before. Inside the tank, a float on the level-gauge linkage had worked loose over years of … Read more
A 12,000-liter reactor vessel holding a reactive intermediate at elevated temperature and pressure is not dangerous because it lacks safety instrumented systems. It is dangerous because 12,000 liters of a reactive intermediate exist in one place at elevated temperature and pressure. Every alarm, interlock, and emergency relief device bolted onto that reactor exists to manage … Read more
TL;DR: I was standing on a high-rise formwork deck in Calgary when the general contractor’s project manager asked me a question I’ve heard dozens of times since: “What exactly does your NCSO® let you do that someone without it can’t?” The answer wasn’t about a piece of paper. It was about the fact that I … Read more
I have reviewed hundreds of accident investigation reports, and a recurring theme is the “normalization of deviance.” This occurs when a procedure is technically in place, but the workforce slowly drifts away from the strict application of it until a failure occurs. A procedure is not just a document to satisfy an ISO auditor; it … Read more
I once audited a chemical handling facility where the Risk Assessment (RA) binder was pristine—perfect formatting, zero coffee stains, and filed neatly in the manager’s office. Yet, out on the floor, I watched an operator balance on a plastic bucket to pour a corrosive solvent into a hopper because the designated platform had rusted away … Read more
I was once the HSE Manager for a remote mining project housing 2,000 workers where the nearest hospital was a four-hour flight away. One morning, three workers reported to the clinic with severe gastrointestinal distress; by noon, that number hit thirty. We triggered our emergency response plan, not for an explosion or a collapse, but … Read more
Gasoline is an essential fuel that powers vehicles, lawnmowers, and various other equipment. However, gasoline can become stale, contaminated, or unusable over time. Disposing of gasoline improperly poses serious risks to health, safety, and the environment. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to disposing of gasoline responsibly while adhering to best practices and legal … Read more
Machinery is an important part of any business. It helps to automate tasks and increase efficiency. However, it can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken. That’s why it’s important to have machine guards in place to protect workers from potential injuries. This blog post will discuss the different types of machine … Read more