Revue de l'Algerian Petroleum Institute
Volume 5, Numéro 1, Pages 18-23
2016-07-15

Hse Concepts A Real Mean To Ameliorate Working Conditions

Authors : Mezedjri Zoheir .

Abstract

The aim of the case study is to evaluate the overall safety conditions in the area of the desalination unit of the liquefaction plant “GL1K Skikda” to recognize and categorize the hazards identified in this workplace area during the discaling operation. The methodology used will be based on the hazards identification process by means of the observation of the onsite operator work and the task analysis procedure, with the study of the material safety data shit “MSDS” of the chemical product “BS12” used during the discaling operation. The hazard identification process carried out in the discaling section site has revealed a variety of physical and health hazards that seem to have none control measures, which could affect the safety and health of employees onsite and the organisation assets as well. So, the risk assessment procedure undertaken in this section has came up with a range of practical recommendations that need to be set in a short term plan, to eliminate or reduce the risks of some significant hazards to preserve the overall safety and the health onsite. Finally, an action plan of the practical recommendations is set with the timescale and the cost estimated for each action in cost benefit study.

Keywords

Hazard identification, Task analysis, Ergonomic Design, Risk assessment, Cost benefit study.