Weekly Topic: (First week of February) Discussion on the training and management of safety supervisors
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This post was last edited by 68589544 on 2016-2-2 at 16:40. Our security section doesn’t have much activity, and we hope to increase people’s enthusiasm for participation through weekly topics. My technical skills are limited, so the topics I publish may not be very targeted; I appreciate it if everyone can offer valuable feedback. Wish everyone a happy New Year! Topic: During the on-site safety inspections, it was found that many supervisors did not understand the details of the work site and lacked methods to handle problems that arose. In some cases, process teams even assigned personnel who had not been assigned specific roles to act as supervisors; these supervisors knew nothing about what was going on at the site. Even team leaders and key staff members did not have a clear understanding of the responsibilities of supervisors. Please discuss how to train and manage safety supervisors in the following workshops, and share any good suggestions you have.
The issue raised by the original poster indeed exists in various types of enterprises. Let me talk about the current situation of my company. At present, our factory is in a situation of production alongside construction; there is a great deal of construction work carried out each year, which brings about many risks. As a result, the tasks related to safety analysis before operations, the implementation of safety measures, and supervision are extremely demanding. When it comes to supervision, it is indeed the case that terms like \"the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled\" are used in place of \"proper supervision.\" Many of the supervisors appointed by team leaders are newcomers, or even those within the team who are considered unable to carry out tasks; such people play little role during the supervision process, thereby increasing the risks associated with it. Regarding this issue, based on my personal work experience, there are several ways to enhance the effectiveness of supervision: 1. Regular training and examinations are essential. Training, examination, and passing for all personnel to obtain guardian qualifications. We conduct training for all employees twice a year, along with exams for everyone. 2. Control the entire process of the task. Starting from the safety analysis prior to the task, ticket issuance, and the implementation of on-site safety measures, team leaders and designated supervisors must be involved. Through the identification and assessment of on-site hazards as well as the implementation of safety measures, training can be used to enhance awareness among supervisors regarding the risks present on site and the corresponding preventive measures. Re-inspections should be carried out in accordance with the issued tickets, thereby improving the supervisors’ skills and their ability to assess risks. For this work to be effective, it is necessary for the project managers in the grassroots workshops and safety officers to ensure that the tasks are carried out properly. 3. Carry out the “volunteer guardian” initiative. The grassroots workshops can train a group of volunteer supervisors for specialized training; when there are many changes in the construction process, these supervisors will be responsible for oversight, and they will also provide training to the members of their respective teams, thereby reducing the difficulties associated with overseeing on-site work. Of course, it is necessary to offer some form of material reward to these volunteer supervisors, even though they are considered \"volunteer supervisors\". 3. Strengthen the frequency of routine inspections and evaluations. As workshop managers, it is essential to take personal action and ensure that these measures are applied in every construction task. Inspections of the project should be carried out irregularly; it is recommended to conduct such inspections 3 times a day (of course, this is assuming that safety measures have been put in place and construction work has begun). Inspections and assessments should be conducted on on-site supervisors who fail to implement safety measures in accordance with the on-site procedures or fail to stop violations, with such requirements established through regulations. 4. Develop on-site HSE supervision cards. Once the on-site permits and safety measures are in place and work begins, more risks arise from human factors; unsafe behaviors by workers are particularly evident during construction activities. It is recommended that grassroots workshops develop HSE supervision cards as a supplement to the on-site construction permits, to guide supervisors on how to identify unsafe behaviors and to indicate what additional actions need to be taken on site, with checks made to confirm completion. These are the only ones I can think of for now; other experts can add more~
Responsibilities of the fire watcher: (1) The person in charge should be designated by the department where the hot work is to be carried out – someone who is responsible, experienced, familiar with the site, and knowledgeable about fire safety. If necessary, the fire watcher can also be appointed jointly by the department conducting the hot work and the department responsible for the area where it takes place. (2) The fire watcher’s position should allow easy observation of the welding area and any sparks that may fall; additional fire watchers can be assigned if necessary. (3) The fire watcher is responsible for monitoring and inspecting the area where welding is being carried out, extinguishing any sparks that may fly during the welding process at all times. In case of any abnormal situation, they must immediately inform the person performing the welding to stop working and promptly contact the relevant personnel to take action. (4) The fire watcher must remain at their post and is not allowed to leave it. No other tasks are allowed to be carried out during hot work ； After the hot work is completed, the relevant personnel should clean up the site together, remove any remaining embers, and only leave after confirming that there are no leftover sources of fire. (5) The fire watcher must wear an armband or a fire watcher badge during the duty. (6) When it is found that the person performing hot work is acting in violation of regulations, they must be stopped immediately.
This topic was well initiated. A guardian needs to have certain safety experience and knowledge, as well as a sense of responsibility, in order to carry out guardianship duties properly. Several problems that should not occur with guardians include: guardians acting as mere figures of speech, ignoring unsafe behaviors ； The guardian participates in the construction work and loses their duty of guardianship ； Wait.
Our company designates supervisors in each workshop and department, 1-2 per shift, maintains records of these supervisors, and conducts regular training sessions
The supervisor must be a skilled worker in this role; personnel from other positions cannot serve as supervisors. The supervisor must remain on site throughout the supervision process and wear an armband. The supervisor should know how to handle emergency situations in order to prevent incidents from escalating at an early stage. Essential fire-fighting equipment and personal protective gear must be available at the supervisor’s side
Generally, it is supervised by the operator of this position
The team leaders won’t allow anyone to take on the monitoring task, and those who do try it don’t know how to do it.
The personal skill level of the supervisors determines the safety procedures for special operations. At present, most operators are unclear about what their responsibilities are and what aspects of supervision are required; in other words, the main problem is a lack of willingness to learn.