Trevor Kletz – In Memoriam

April 30, 2014

I know that this is late, but I was prompted last week to ascertain the status of Mr Kletz. C’est la vie.

Trevor Asher KletzOBEFREngFRSCFIChemE (1922–31 October 2013) was a prolific British author on the topic of chemical engineering safety. He is credited with introducing the concept of inherent safety, and was a major promoter of Hazop.[1]

Here’s an obituary from The Guardian.


IEM Shout Out – Technical Visit to Tenaga Kimia Sdn Bhd

August 27, 2013

This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting the above visit on the 10th September, 2103.

Tenaga Kimia Sendirian Berhad (TKSB) is the leading supplier of a complete range of civil high explosive products, blasting accessories, bulk emulsion delivery and technical services in Malaysia and countries in the South East Asian region.

TKSB is one of the pioneers in the manufacturing of emulsion explosives since 1983, known then as EMULITE and now as EMULEX®. TKSB caters to all its customers’ needs by listening to them and maintains its philosophy as being the total solutions provider to its users. TKSB wish to be “Your Partner with Total Blasting Solutions”.

TKSB was established in 1976 as a joint venture company between an international explosives manufacturer and local partners which are subsidiary companies of Syarikat Malaysia Explosive and Uda Sinbor. The Company was further transformed into a manufacturer of advanced emulsion high explosives in 1981 when a new joint venture was formed with Nitro Nobel of Sweden, renowned for its explosives and blasting technology. Nitro Nobel of Sweden later became the subsidiary of Dyno Nobel ASA which is one of the biggest explosives and initiating explosive products manufacturer in the world.

You can register here. Fliers may be obtained here.


IEM Shout Out – Technical Visit to Consist (Safety Training Provider)

August 20, 2013

This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting the above visit on the 27th August, 2103.

CONSIST (Construction and Industrial Safety Training) is a training and services group that focus only in the field of Safety, Occupational Health and Environment. Courses conducted by CONSIST are approved and accredited by the industries and government such as PETRONAS, Shell, ExxonMobil, Talisman, Murphy Oil, Petrofac and others. Among the government agencies that approved courses conducted by CONSIST are Department of Occupational and Health (DOSH), Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA), Public Service Department (PSD), Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), Fire & Rescue Department, Royal Malaysian Air Force, Marine Department, Construction Industry Development Board and others. Since 1996 CONSIST has trained over 38,000 participants until end of 2011.

You can register here. Fliers may be obtained here.


IEM Shout Out – Technical Visit to Tenaga Kimia Sdn Bhd

August 20, 2013

This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting the above visit on the 10th September, 2103.

Tenaga Kimia Sendirian Berhad (TKSB) is the leading supplier of a complete range of civil high explosive products, blasting accessories, bulk emulsion delivery and technical services in Malaysia and countries in the South East Asian region.

TKSB is one of the pioneers in the manufacturing of emulsion explosives since 1983, known then as EMULITE and now as EMULEX®. TKSB caters to all its customers’ needs by listening to them and maintains its philosophy as being the total solutions provider to its users. TKSB wish to be “Your Partner with Total Blasting Solutions”.

TKSB was established in 1976 as a joint venture company between an international explosives manufacturer and local partners which are subsidiary companies of Syarikat Malaysia Explosive and Uda Sinbor. The Company was further transformed into a manufacturer of advanced emulsion high explosives in 1981 when a new joint venture was formed with Nitro Nobel of Sweden, renowned for its explosives and blasting technology. Nitro Nobel of Sweden later became the subsidiary of Dyno Nobel ASA which is one of the biggest explosives and initiating explosive products manufacturer in the world.

You can register here. Fliers may be obtained here.


IEM Shout Out – Technical Visit to Consist (Safety Training Provider)

August 13, 2013

This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting the above visit on the 27th August, 2103.

CONSIST (Construction and Industrial Safety Training) is a training and services group that focus only in the field of Safety, Occupational Health and Environment. Courses conducted by CONSIST are approved and accredited by the industries and government such as PETRONAS, Shell, ExxonMobil, Talisman, Murphy Oil, Petrofac and others. Among the government agencies that approved courses conducted by CONSIST are Department of Occupational and Health (DOSH), Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA), Public Service Department (PSD), Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), Fire & Rescue Department, Royal Malaysian Air Force, Marine Department, Construction Industry Development Board and others. Since 1996 CONSIST has trained over 38,000 participants until end of 2011.

You can register here. Fliers may be obtained here.


Marketing Rounds – Safety Moment

June 27, 2013

Please note that assembly point:

  1. The assembly point is on the side facing the cause of the assembly
  2. There are no doors in the wall.
  3. The road and field on the other side of the wall looks kinda empty, don’t you think?

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Marketing Rounds – Suicide Point

May 22, 2013

If this was an oil & gas project, there would be:

  1. Barricades to prevent the casual suicide.
  2. Warning notices to civilians to stay away
  3. Certificate of fitness by a scaffolding QA specialist.

Since it’s only MBSJ, meh. Let treat it as a free playground 1-2013-03-11 15.30.13


IEM – CETD Design Competition Safety Seminar

December 12, 2012

Congratulations on those who kept awake during my seminar, which was held at UM on the 20th October, 2012.


Labuan oil & gas industry operations must upgrade safety

August 9, 2012

Dateline 2012-07-28:

Operators of oil and gas industry in Labuan have been urged to upgrade safety as the sector requires high operating standards.

Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister, Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin said high safety is important to realise the government plan to make Labuan a leading oil and gas hub in Asia.

“Safety is key as it can be the selling point in enhancing oil and gas industry in Malaysia. Corporations involved in this industry and agencies must ensure that safety standards are at international level,” he said after launching the ‘Bubur Lambuk 1Malaysia Amal Media 2012’ programme here Saturday.

 


Hazard In the Making – Drink and Drive

March 7, 2012

Can you see the cause, consequences, safeguards and recommendations for related to this sign?