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VOLUME 4 | ADIPEC SPECIAL 2018

Oil & gas safetyin focus at ADIPEC

Fire-safe materials for theoil and gas industry

Flame-retardant fabrics

Countering oil and gascyber security threats

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in this issue...Adipec Special 2018

News

Market news 4Developments from across theHSE industry in the region

Events

Calendar 7A round-up of industry eventsworldwide

ADIPEC Preview 10The exhibition will once againshowcase all the latestdevelopments and technologies

Kuwait Health, Safety &Security Forum 11The inaugural edition took placeto great acclaim

4th Annual Health, Safety &Security Forum 16The latest edition of the annualevent will focus on critical health,safety and security issues

Safety

Mining HSE opportunities 18The Fujairah government istaking measures to address healthand environmental hazards

Fabrics for the oil and gasindustry 21Carrington is looking to share itsexpertise in multi-functionalmaterials with the oil and gasindustry

Oil & gas

Choose right, prevent fire 27The importance of fire-safematerials and materials withgood reaction-to-fire properties

Countering oil & gas cybersecurity threats 28Strategies to address the threatsposed by digitalisation

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IN OUR ADIPEC issue, we focus on safety, fire safety and security in the oiland gas sector. We look at the importance of selecting fire-safe materialsand materials with good reaction-to-fire properties to prevent small fires fromstarting and developing with serious consequences (p27). We also look atstrategies to counter oil and gas cybersecurity threats as the ongoingdigitalisation of the industry introduces a new set of safety and securityconcerns (p28), and flame-retardant fabrics (p21). These and other issues willno doubt come under the spotlight at ADIPEC; we hope to see you there!

Louise Waters, Editor

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SECURITYIDIS, designer and manufacturer of surveillancesolutions for commercial and public sector markets,has launched a compact range of high-performancecameras and recorders.The IDIS Compact Solution series is designed for

rapid, single and multi-site roll out and allows usersto mix and match analogue and IP technologies,making upgrades and system extensions simplerthan ever.The range includes a choice of price-competitive

network and HD-TVI cameras and recorders, all ofwhich are easy to install through one-click networkconfiguration.The line-up features four-channel compact recorders

that can be conveniently desktop or wall mounted.For users including branch managers, small

business owners and security personnel, the rangecombines high-performance features with simpleoperation and a choice of client software.The Compact Solutions range is hard-wearing,

making it suitable for busy environments wherereliable capture of high definition video images isimportant.The DC-D4212R dome and DC-E4212WR bullet

PoE cameras are perfect for confined spaces yetdeliver full-HD performance in live view andplayback including on remote devices such assmartphones and come with motion detection,tamper alarms, zoned privacy masking, day andnight ICR and IR LED up to 20m.A choice of four- and eight- channel IP or HD-

TVI recorders allows fast and trouble-free

installation and lets installers take advantage ofexisting coax cabling. The IP recorders also benefitfrom H.264 live view which eliminates the need toupgrade hardware peripherals.For the highest performance streaming capacity,

H.265 and IDIS Intelligent Codec compressiondelivers bandwidth savings of up to 90 percent,ensuring smoother real-time viewing and fullevidence retention.“The innovative Compact Solution range fills an

important niche in the market,” said James Min,managing director, IDIS Europe. “These areparticularly neat products, combining greatperformance with deployment flexibility, makingthem a perfect choice for retail chains, the hospitalitysector and countless small business applications.”

COATINGSherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings assures upto 20 years durability with itslatest intumescent coating in theMiddle East region.The new coating dubbed

FIRETEX FX6002 will offer acombination of durability andfast curing in mostenvironments even without theneed to apply a top coat, thecompany said. The mostsignificant benefit of this newproduct, however, is the speed ofcuring-hard dry and handlingtimes may be as fast as one hour,it added.Bob Glendenning, global fire

engineering manager for thecompany, said, “With thesubstantial advances we havemade in intumescent coating technology, we can offer a broader range of benefits and options than everbefore whether you’re anarchitect, a developer or anapplicator. In modernconstruction, speed of build iscritical and this productcontributes to that goal.”

SECURITYJensen Hughes, safety, security and risk-based engineering and consulting firm,opened its office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia,in October 2018.With more than 77 offices worldwide, the

company aims to grow its footprint acrossthe globe and support the kingdom’s growthand modernisation through its safety andsecurity expertise. Jensen Hughes has supported many public

and private sector organisations for morethan 30 years in the kingdom. “We are excited to now have a physical

presence in the kingdom through our office inAl Khobar and look forward to workingclosely with Saudi organisations andauthorities having jurisdiction to helpsupport the country’s Vision 2030. “Our office opening couldn’t come at a

better time for us to help meet our clients’safety and security needs,” said Raj Arora,

president, strategy and business development,Jensen Hughes. The kingdom’s safety, securityand fire protection market is estimated to beworth around US$6bn.Jensen Hughes provides a wide range of fire

protection and life safety services, includingcode consulting, process and technical safety,security, industrial fire protection,environmental consulting, and emergencymanagement and planning services, acrossseveral key industry sectors.

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High-performance cameras from IDIS A 20-year durabilitywith new coating

Jensen Hughes opens office in Al Khobar to support Saudi Vision 2030

Packed with essential, easy-to-use and high-performance features, the Compact line-up featuresfour-channel compact recorders that can beconveniently desktop or wall mounted.

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FIRE SAFETYThe General Directorate of CivilDefence in Dubai (DCD) hasteamed up with Avaya andConnectIt on a digitaltransformation project toenhance fire response times. Inparticular, the project will allowDCD to upgrade its response andfire prevention capabilities toavoid allocating time andresources unnecessarily to false alarms.The project highlights the

importance of collaborationbetween government and theprivate sector to provide value-added services to citizens, and ispart of DCD’s ongoing efforts tosupport Dubai’s wider SmartCity strategy.Colonel Expert Ali Hassan Al

Mutawa, assistant director,General of the Dubai CivilDefence for Prevention andProtection, said, “With people’ssafety being our top priority, westrive to stay abreast of theindustry’s latest technologyinnovations to deliver exceptionaland efficient services. Ourcollaboration with Avaya will

enable us to improve ourresponsiveness to fire alarms andthus enhance citizens’ satisfactionand happiness.”Sheikha Na’amah Al Qassimi,

general manager, Dubai andNorthern Emirates at Avaya,added, “Avaya is proud toprovide state-of-the-art UnifiedCommunications and ContactCenter solutions to governmentagencies across the UAE,allowing them to boost theirpublic safety capabilities. Wetake pride in our ongoing

support to the GeneralDirectorate of Civil Defence andlook forward to taking thisunique cooperation to newheights in the future.”The project follows a number

of recent collaborationsbetween Dubai Civil Defenceand Avaya. In 2017, the twoentities launched a drone-basedservice using Avaya videosolutions to respond moreeffectively in emergencysituations such as fire incidentsand traffic accidents.

WORKER WELL-BEINGThe Equate Group, a globalproducer of petrochemicals, hasachieved more than 50mncontinuous hours of safe workthroughout its industrial complexin Kuwait.As the owner and single

operator of several manufacturingunits in Kuwait, Equate’sindustrial complex annuallyproduces more than four milliontonnes of ethylene, ethyleneglycol, polyethylene, styrenemonomer, propylene, paraxylene,benzene and heavy aromatics.Arnd Thomas, vice-president for

operations at Equate, emphasisedthe fact that the companyconsiders safety as crucial for itsemployees and fundamental for itsambitious plan to expand itsbusinesses in the region.Equate group global

environment, health and safetydirector Mohammad Al-Shamarysaid the company has executedsome of the globe’s leadingturnarounds (TA), focusing onsetting new milestones for efficiencyand operational excellence.

FALL PROTECTIONMSA Safety, manufacturer and supplier of safety products, haslaunched a new range of fall protection kits for companies aiming tokeep their employees safe at height.The new kits are offer a simple ‘off the shelf ’ fall protection solution

and are an extension of the V-Series portfolio that extends the range ofuser-focused personal protective equipment (PPE).They are designed to provide the equipment typically required

across different working environments, simplifying the decision-making process for health and safety managers, contractors and evenend users. All the employee has to do is evaluate individual scenarios toensure that the chosen kit is suitable for a particular site or work.These kits are tailored for scaffolders, construction workers,

maintenance workers and workers using mobile elevated workplatforms (MEWP). All kits are equipped with their own lightweightrucksack for easy transportation.Nigel Evens, strategic account and channels manager for

Europe, said, "When lives are at stake, we understand how important it is for our customers to have the absolute best fall protection

measures in place. For us it’s all about integrity – of our products andhow we do business in a way that supports the industry and meetscustomer needs.”“With these kits, we’ve taken the hard work out of the buying

process, simplifying fall protection for our customers by combining therelevant products needed to help keep workers safe in different workingscenarios, subject to risk assessments for each project,” he added.

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events calendar 2018-19November 2018

12-15 ADIPEC ABU DHABI www.adipec.com

17-19 MEFSEC CAIRO www.mefsec.com

26-29 The Big 5 DUBAI www.thebig5.ae

27-28 4th Annual HSE Forum DUBAI www.hse-forum.com

December 2018

3-5 Egypt Defence Expo CAIRO www.egyptdefenceexpo.com

January 2019

20-22 Intersec DUBAI www.intersecexpo.com

February 2019

15 Kuwait International HSE Conference & Exhibition KUWAIT www.dmgenergyevents.co.uk

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More than 1,300 exhibitors from 59 countries, including 18 of the world’s top 20 commercial securityproviders, are set to participate at Intersec 2019, which takes place from 20-22 January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The show covers all areas of health,safety, fire safety and security.

The annual event, organisedby Messe Frankfurt MiddleEast, covers the seven

sections of Commercial Security;Fire & Rescue; Perimeter &Physical Security; Safety &Health; Homeland Security &Policing; Information Security;and Smart Home & BuildingAutomation.

It enjoys the support of long-standing Government partnerssuch as the Dubai Police, DubaiCivil Defence, Dubai PoliceAcademy, Dubai Municipality,and the Security IndustryRegulatory Agency (SIRA). Anumber of new internationalpartners are coming on board,such as the Kuwait FireProtection Association, the RoyalSociety for the Prevention ofAccidents (ROSPA), theInstitution of OccupationalSafety and Health (IOSH) andthe National Examination Boardin Occupational Safety andHealth (NEBOSH).

It takes place as the MiddleEast market for commercial andcyber security, fire protection,smart home solutions anddrones, worth a combinedUS$7bn in 2018, is set to grow toUS$16.4bn in 2024, according toanalysts 6WResearch.

Plans for a new three-dayconference format are alsounderway, bringing togetherequipment manufacturers,integrators, consultants andservices providers with regulatoryagencies and governmentauthorities.

“A three-day Intersec FutureSecurity Summit will raise keyissues on Artificial Intelligence,security integration, emergencypreparedness and response, dataprotection, IoT and much more,”said Intersec’s show directorAndreas Rex. “A range ofpractical workshop sessions arealso being organised for securitymanagers to support skillsdevelopment, professional

expertise on security riskintelligence, threat identification,and disaster management.

“The SIRA Forum will alsoreturn with the latest updates insecurity law and industryregulations in Dubai, while a one-day Fire Safety and ProtectionConference will involveauthorities, fire chiefs, engineers,fire fighters and emergencyresponse professionals.”

Returning popular featuresinclude the Drone Zone, anOutdoor Demo Area, a SmartHome Pavilion and the SafetyDesign in Buildings Pavilion.

More than 150 exhibitors willbe participating for the first time,while Canada, China, CzechRepublic, France, Germany, HongKong, India, Italy, Korea, Pakistan,Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, UK,and the USA comprise the 15country pavilions. �

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HSE high up the agendaat ADIPECThe Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) and its host,the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) are set to welcome 110,000 attendeesfrom 12-15 November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

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Held under the patronageof H.H. Sheikh KhalifaBin Zayed Al Nahyan,

President of the United ArabEmirates, ADIPEC is one of theworld’s largest, most importantand influential oil and gas eventsthat brings together industrystakeholders and experts to shareknowledge and exchange ideason a brighter future for theenergy sector.From operating companies to

the international supply chainand those at the forefront oftechnological advances, ADIPEC2018 is set to host more than2,200 exhibiting companies and28 exhibiting country pavilionsthat will showcase thousands ofproducts, services and solutionsacross the 155,000 sq m of floorspace. With 15 dedicatedexhibition halls, ADIPEC willbring together 41 NOCs andIOCs, along with the decision

and policy makers that shape thefuture of the oil and gas supplychain. ADIPEC 2018 will also seea launch of three new dedicatedexhibition zones, coveringDigitalisation in the energysector, Heavy Machinery and theCommercial Dive Zone, henceproving to be the conveningforce behind tomorrow’s oil andgas partnerships.Hosting more than 100

ministers, CEOs and global oiland gas business leaders asspeakers, ADIPEC brings togetherthe companies, decision andpolicy makers that shape thefuture of oil and gas supply forfour days of focused businessdialogue and knowledge transfer,addressing today’s energychallenges and defining tomorrow’shydrocarbon landscape. Health and safety will once

again feature strongly. TheTechnical Conference will include

sessions on HSE culture andhuman factors; HSE innovationin environment protection;Managing the environmentalfootprint; HSE achieving Zero –where the social brain, humanfactors and culture meet; HSEprocess safety and asset integrity;and Managing process safetythrough effective integritymanagement. There will also be a C-suite

dialogue addressing the risingcyber and infrastructurevulnerabilities of critical oil andgas assets and promotingGovernment and industrystakeholder cooperation toidentify and protect physical andcyber vulnerabilities, ensuringcontinuous protection of oil andgas fields, refineries, plants,pipelines, rigs and vessels. �

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High acclaim for inauguralKuwait Health, Safety & Security ForumMore than 100 delegates attended the highly successful inaugural Kuwait, Health, Safety &Security Forum, held on 24-25 September at the J.W. Marriott, Kuwait City under the patronageof His Excellency Dr Basel Hamoud Hamad Al-Sabah, Minister of Health Kuwait.

“Over the twodays, delegateswere treated to

thought-provokingpresentations and

participated inlively debates”

More than 100 delegates attendedthe thought-provoking event.

The event, researched anddeveloped by Health,Safety & Security Review

Middle East Magazine, wasendorsed by the Ministry ofHealth, Kuwait and supported bythe Department of OccupationalHealth, Ministry of HealthKuwait, Kuwait Society ofOccupational and EnvironmentalMedicine, International PoweredAccess Federation (IPAF) and theWorld Safety Council.Bringing together HSE and

security professionals, policymakers, regulators and solutionproviders, the Forum provided aplatform for discussion anddebate on critical issues andindustry challenges, as well asupdates on the latest market andregulatory developments inKuwait. The event was chaired byProf. Mohamed Kamel - Ministryof Health, Kuwait.Over the two days delegates

were treated to thought-provoking presentations and

participated in lively debates ontopics including working atheight, implementing safetystandards, physical trauma versuspsychological trauma, stayingcalm in a crisis, and achievingprocess safety excellence. As wellas addressing everyday health,safety and security challenges, theforum provided a platform forthe presentation of the latestsolutions, giving attendees a richnetworking and learningexperience.

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Occupational health andworker wellbeing received astrong focus. Giving the keynoteaddress on wellbeing inworkplaces via occupationalhealth services, Prof. MohamedKamel commented, “A healthy workplace is where

workers and managerscollaborate to use a continualimprovement process to protectand promote the health, safetyand well-being of all workers andthe sustainability of theworkplace…a healthy workforceis a prerequisite for sustainabledevelopment and social wellbeingand a major social determinant ofhealth and equity.” He gave sometips on achieving worker healthand wellbeing and concluded,"You cannot be a safe worker ifyou are not a healthy worker.”Other eminent speakers on the

first day included Professor HarriVainio, Dean, Faculty of PublicHealth, Kuwait University; JasonWoods, Middle East and IndiaRepresentative, IPAF;Mohammad, Chief TechnicalOfficer, KARAM; Nasser AlBuhairi, Chief Security Officerand Head of EmergencyCoordination Unit, Kuwait OilCompany; Dr. Musaed Al Najjar,Head - Asian Region,International Police ScienceAssociation; and Gary Hicks -General Manager, EVAC+ ChairInternational Ltd. There was apanel discussion onimplementing safety standards,which garnered muchparticipation.Dr. Sajed Al Abdali, medical

department leader, EQUATEPetrochemical Company gave theopening keynote address on DayTwo, on corporate wellness andhappiness programmes. Heoutlined the benefits of happinessat work, which include better job

performance, increased jobsatisfaction and morale and moreinteraction between teams.

Benefits of corporate wellnessand happiness programmesGiving his own recipe forhappiness he said, “Happiness isthe state of positive activity.”Companies with happyemployees outperform thecompetition by 20 per cent,procure 37 per cent greater salesand are 12 per cent moreproductive, he noted.

“A strong company wellnessprogramme that is implementedwith the holistic needs of peoplein mind, has the power to makeemployees happier,” he added.Company wellness programmesimprove employee healthbehaviours, reduce elevatedhealth risks and reduce healthcarecosts, he said, following which heoutlined some steps to build

corporate wellness programmes.Mazharuddin Shaikh from

ASSP Kuwait spoke aboutachieving process safetyexcellence through e-Mocsystems. Eng Hassan Al Fadhli,representing the Ministry ofInterior, Environmental Police,Kuwait, spoke about the role andresponsibilities of EnvironmentPolice in maintaining a healthyenvironment. Dr. Ivan Ivanov,from the WHO Headquarters,Geneva, addressed the criticaltopic of Global Initiatives onHealth, Safety and Environmentfor achieving the SustainableDevelopment Goals. Dr. ShaikhaAlfajjam, Head of the ShauibaIndustrial Center, Kuwait spokeabout protecting workers fromclimate change effects. The paneldiscussion, with the theme“Respect the unexpected”stimulated participation from allthe attendees.

The two-day exclusive forumfeatured an exhibition whichshowcased innovations in safety,security and evacuation, withsponsors including Safety FireExperts Co, KARAM, Evac+ChairInternational and G4S Kuwait.Delegates commended the high

standard of the presentations andpanel discussions as well as the“outstanding” networkingopportunities.“It was a great information

platform, the event was wellmanaged and the selection oftopics was good,” commentedone delegate. “It was a great experience… a

lot of new information learned,”said another. “It was a pleasure to participate

in such a great event. Lookforward to more!” was anothercomment, echoed by many others.Plans are already underway for

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Helping to deliver safety across the GCCThe Fourth Annual Health, Safety & Security Forum is set to take place from 27-28 November in Dubai, underthe patronage of the Ministry of Health & Prevention and with the support of ADNOC, Emirates Authority forStandardisation & Metrology, Emirates National Accreditation System and the World Safety Council.

“Highlights willinclude a mock

evacuation drill toprepare for

emergencies and amock investigation

process led by Clyde& Co, a hit at the

2017 event.”

A panel session at the 2017 forum.

The latest in the highlysuccessful event series willbe a debate driven platform

for valuable insights into effectivehealth and safety programmes. Itwill highlight best practices,process improvements,technology advances andinnovative applications toenhance HSS performance in theUAE. In addition, the summit willendeavour to align world classprinciples with local industryrequirements. Topics this year include

occupational health in the era ofbig data; preventing accidentscaused by falling from height;crafting a behavioural changestrategy; creating a resilient andproductive workforce byinvesting in employee health;dealing with fatigue; managingsecurity risks in the oil and gasindustry; the transformationalrole of operational excellencesystems; and using video to detectabnormal behaviour.

Speakers will include Dr OlaMira, head of Environment &Occupational Health & Safety,Ministry of Health, UAE; Raed AlMarzooqi, head of section,occupational Health and Safety,Dubai Municipality; JorgeManuel Miranda Dias, professor,

Electrical and Computer,Engineering Department, KhalifaUniversity Abu Dhabi; Farah al-Ansari, head – Airport Security,Dubai Airports; Dr MohammedAref, OSH expert, Ministry ofHuman Resources &Emiratisation; Dr. Waddah S.Ghanem, senior director -Sustainability, Operational andBusiness Excellence, ENOC andDr Rebab Al Ameri, director –national Accreditation System,Emirates Authority forStandardization & Metrology. Following their very well-

received presentations at theKuwait Health, Safety & SecurityForum held in September, DrSajed Al-Abdali, medicaldepartment leader, EquatePetrochemical Company, willshare his thoughts on corporatewellness and happiness

programmes, and Jason Woods,Middle East and IndiaRepresentative IPAF will addressthe topic of working at height.Harnessing technology will

feature strongly at this year’sevent. The role of artificialintelligence and robots will bediscussed, along with leveragingdata technologies and analytics toimprove HSE performance. Theuse of UAVS to inspect hazardouslocations, VR as a learning tooland the effective use of wearabletechnology to prevent accidentswill also come under the spotlight.Highlights of the event will

include a mock evacuation firedrill to prepare for emergencies,and a mock investigation processled by lawyers Clyde & Co, a hitat the 2017 event. �

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Mining HSE opportunitiesThe Fujairah Government is taking major steps to ensuremaximum dividends with minimal environmental hazards.

In Fujairah, themining industry

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The construction market is akey driver of the UAE’seconomy. Despite a slump

in the oil and gas price for the lastfew years, the sector has remainedresilient due to a strong miningindustry across the country andhas been fuelled by spending onmega infrastructure projectsacross the UAE; as a result thequarrying and aggregates industryhas continued to grow year-on-year. With this growth, newregulations have been imposed toensure that quarries are investingin the latest solutions to ensure aminimal impact to theenvironment and surroundingcommunities. Health and safety is a priority

sector in the UAE owing torapidly evolving industries likeconstruction, oil and gas, mining,shipping and commercial. In 2017, the UAE released the

new health and safety diktat tohelp improve workplace safety aswell as ensure fewer job-relatedaccidents. It would be safe to saythat the country has long been thefrontrunner of ensuring higheststandards of workplace safetycombined with world-classtechnology on par with other

countries globally. As capital Abu Dhabi and the

financial capital Dubai continueto build their standards of HSE,the Fujairah Government is alsojoining the leaders to bring insafety compliance to boost bothworker wellbeing as well asrevenue generation. Located in the eastern coast,

Fujairah has gained prominencein the Middle East for trading,storage and bunkering of goodsfrom across the globe, making italso the second largest bunkeringport in the world. This is whatmakes health and safety so muchmore important in Fujairah.Fujairah, in particular, is

endowed with abundant naturalresources such as copper,magnesium, chromite andlimestone. Recently, the UAEFederal Government announcedthe investment of US$913mn forthe mining and quarrying sectionacross the country, 85 per cent ofwhich has been allocated toFujairah Natural ResourcesCorporation (FNRC). Health, Safety & Security

Review Middle East spoke withDr Hithame Elkhodry, IMSadvisor and HSE engineer at

FNRC about both the federal andemirate’s government support toboost the mining sector. The FNRC was established as an

independent entity by EmiriDecree No. 1 of 2009, issued by theRuler of Fujairah, and is thesupervisory body for Fujairah’smining and quarrying industry. Italso conducts studies andgeological surveys to develop rockand mineral sectors and exploit thenatural resources of the emirate.Created to oversee the mining

activities in the emirate andsupport the sector with technicalknow-how from experts, DrElkhodry said that the Fujairahgovernment and the Ruler havesince given full support to buildthe mining sector with the latesttechnologies and with utmostimportance to health and safety inthe sector. For the emirate, mining plays a

significant role in its economyand with many investmentopportunities that the sectorprovides, the health challengesthat come with it cannot beunderestimated.

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dust. We are trying to tackle thedust that is a byproduct of theactivities taking place everywherein Fujairah. And the exposure todust in mining and quarryingcontinues to be a major risk to thehealth of workers. At FNRC, wemonitor this hazard 24/7 and ourcompetent advisors findimmediate solutions to face these impacts.”FNRC takes HSE very seriously

and this is supported by the latesttechnological advancements thatthe organisation adopts. One such is the use of drones

to monitor the dust hazards.Designed and manufacturedlocally in the emirate, FNRC alsouses the drones for firefightingoperations. “This is the first timeanybody is using drones in

firefighting operations. I believewe are leading the way.”FNRC is not only responsible

for HSE practices in the emiratesbut the organisation alsosupports and encouragescompanies and other localgovernment departments to

monitor and create safetyinitiatives across Fujairah. DrElkhodry stated that with clearHSE rules for the mining sector,FNRC helps local andinternational companies monitorand operate in a safe way.FNRC also regularly conducts

training programmes for itsemployees and quarryingcompanies for managingenvironmental concerns in thesector. As an HSE advisor inFNRC, Dr Elkhodry plays aninstrumental role in advising onall the HSE aspects regardingmining and related sectorsincluding strategies foremergency and evacuation plansand methods.Technology has played a

massive role in aiding FNRC’soperations across the emirate.“We cannot undermine thattechnology has helped developthe mining sector as well asimproved HSE standards in theemirate. We have technology torescue people, monitor hazards,and defend the nation.” �

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Monitoring compressor air qualityBAUER KOMPRESSOREN’s new B-DETECTION PLUS provides continuous monitoring of breathing air quality.

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The online gasmeasurement system B-DETECTION monitors

the quality of the breathing airyou produce, measuring CO,CO2, O2, as standard andoffering options for absolutehumidity and residual oil (VOC). Automatic, continuous and

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two versions:

B-DETECTION PLUS i, fullintegrated to the compressor andB-DETECTION PLUS s, stand-

alone, for wall mounting.The B-Control compressor

control unit enables you tomonitor compliance with the limitvalues of the DIN EN 12021:2014Breathing Air Standard at all times.If the limit values are exceeded,

the control unit displays a visualwarning and shuts down thesystem before contaminated air canpass into the cylinders being filled.An automatic flush valve

(optional) dischargescontaminated air to the outsidewithout interrupting operationof the system.Any infringement of limit values

are logged in B-CONTROLMICRO system and can be easilyexported as an excel file usingstandard SD card.Measurement uses high-quality

smart sensors with continuous self-check function, assuring users thatthey can rely on the accuracy ofmeasurement results. An optional

humidity membrane can be addedto maximise sensor life.The new B-APP sends all current

gas measurement data to yoursmartphone, enabling you to checkthe quality of breathing air goinginto your cylinders at all times.BAUER KOMPRESSOREN’s B-

DETECTION PLUS providesoperators with the maximumsecurity concerning health andlegal liability issues. �

The B-DETECTION PLUS providescontinuous monitoring of air quality

THE B-APP Smart PhoneInteraction.

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Fabrics for theoil and gas industryCarrington will be celebrating the launch of a new Middle East venture at ADIPEC, to satisfy thegrowing demand for technical fabrics in the oil and gas industry.

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A long-time supplier ofspecialised products to theregion’s defence industry,Carrington is looking to share itsexpertise in multi-functionalmaterials with the region’s oil andgas industry.

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Carrington Textiles iscelebrating the launchof its new distribution

centre in the UAE, byexhibiting a range of highlytechnical fabrics at ADIPEC. As Europe’s largest

producer of flame-retardant(FR) fabrics, Carrington haspioneeried innovations inprotective workwear, whichhave added several layers ofprotection in workers’garments. Thesedevelopments are helping tokeep employees safe from themulti-faceted hazards thatworkers are commonlyexposed to in the oil and gasindustry. Flametuff 250 AS is one of a

range of FR fabrics which willbe showcased by Carrington atADIPEC. This fabric provides allthe standard flame and heatprotection you would expect froma flame-retardant material, as wellas containing antistatic propertiesthat limit the chance for worker’sclothing to be responsible forcausing a spark in a refinery. Theoptional Splashgard finish,meeting EN 13034 standards,repels oil and chemicals.What makes products like

Flametuff stand out is that theyoffer a high level of protectionwithout asking workers to

compromise on their comfort.This is a significant considerationin a geographic region whereemployees also need to contendwith hot and humid conditions.Traditionally, safety garmentshave been renowned for theirblocky silhouettes that restrictworker movements, but Flametuffhas managed to pack a lot ofprotection into a lightweightmaterial, allowing garmentmanufacturers to create clothingthat offers the wearer considerablefreedom when working. It also contains 12 per cent

high tenacity nylon in theblend, which increasesabrasion resistance and tearstrength whilst retaining theessential comfort properties ofcotton. Furthermore, bymeeting accreditations such asNFPA 2112 after 100 washes,Flametuff 250 AS providesguaranteed flame retardancyfor the lifecycle of thegarment.The longevity of these

products is helpingCarrington to achieve itsambition of offering thehighest level of protection inthe most sustainable waypossible, good news forcompanies looking to sourcehigh quality fabrics that offera strong return on investment. The demand for these types of

technical fabrics in the MiddleEastern oil and gas industry hasbeen growing in recent years.This has encouraged Carringtonto embark upon a joint venturewith Lal’s Creations in Sharjah,UAE. This partnership will allowCarrington to enhance its currentdistribution capabilities, workingwith an on-the-ground partner tosatisfy customer demand faster. �

Carrington will be showcasingseveral FR garments on Stand8534 at ADIPEC.

Carrington’s fabrics help to keepworkers safe from the hazards they areexposed to in the oil and gas industry.


worker wellbeing


Creating an effectivesafety cultureFollowing the DEKRA Middle East Safety Forum 2018, Daryl Wake, senior consultant at DEKRA OrganisationalReliability Ltd, discusses with Health, Safety & Security Review Middle East about the role of leadership inpromoting an organisational culture that is supportive of outstanding safety performance.

“To enhanceemployee

engagement wehave helped more

than 3,500companies globallyto implement our

BehaviouralAccident PreventionProcess™ (BAPP™)

technology withremarkable results.”

Daryl Wake

The UAE is the number oneconstruction sector in theMiddle East.

HSSRME: Can you provide anoverview of workplace safetycompliance in the UAE?Daryl Wake (DW): Both at afederal and emirate level, thereare workplace health and safetyregulations in the UAE. These arethe minimal requirements fororganisations to meet and tocomply with these standards andorganisations are required toprovide appropriate awarenessand support. Furthermore, to raise standards manycompanies in UAE endeavour toimplement internationalstandards such as ISO45000(formerly OSHAS 18001).From our 20 years’ experience

in the GCC region, we see thatmany organisations have theabsolute intent to be compliantbut sometimes there is a lack of

understanding of the safetyleadership skills needed to movebeyond compliance tocommitment.Forced compliance is not the

solution. Willing compliance andcommitment is the desiredoutcome and this is achieved byauthentic leadership at all levelsincluding frontline supervisors. Ittaps into personal values andone’s personal motivations toexhibit care for others and for thework being done. In essence, ithinges on front line workersexhibiting helpful safetybehaviours because ‘around here,it’s just who we collectively are…even when we know no one islooking’.Willing compliance and

commitment is possible toachieve by line managers rolling

up their sleeves and spendingtime observing the work beingdone and giving feedback on itdirectly in the moment (be itsuccess or guidance feedback).

HSSRME: What are some ofthe common workplaceproblems in the UAE and howhas DEKRA helpedorganisations to overcomethese?DW: The most commonworkplace challenges affectingsafety performance which wenormally encounter are –Leadership, Culture andEmployee engagement.After 40 years of safety research

and field experience, DEKRA hasestablished the paramount role ofleadership in creating anorganisational culture that is

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actively supportive of outstandingsafety performance — a culturewhich “makes it easy for people todo the right things”. To create sucha culture, leaders must personallyand purposefully take action toinfluence the organisation’sEnabling Safety Systems (HSEManagement Systems) andSustaining Organisational Systems(HR / People Systems) toeliminate exposure to hazards atthe working interface (e.g. thesharp end – coal face). As anexample, an organisation can havea great policy such as “If anemployee gets injured, the linegets stopped.” It may even be inthe performance goals forsupervisors that the line getsstopped. But if the culture is suchthat everyone knows you don’tstop the line if it’s minor… Theline is not going to be stopped.Culture overrides everything. Ourphilosophy is that leaders ownand create the culture.Our normal approach when

working with our clients is to firstunderstand what is either helpingor hindering their organisation.One of the solutions that we offeris the Organisational CultureDiagnostic Instrument (OCDI)that is predictive of safetyperformance. OCDI scores allowthe organisation’s leaders tobenchmark how theirorganisation ranks in comparisonto hundreds of organisations andidentify appropriate targets forimprovement.Additionally, we support leaders

to understand the importance oftheir role in impactingorganisational culture. Ourcomprehensive Leading withSafety™ methodology, enablesleaders to demonstrate safetyleadership best practices andactivate a transformative andauthentic leadership style founded

on a passion to achieve a culturethat supports zero injuries.To enhance employee

engagement we have helped morethan 3,500 companies globally toimplement our BehaviouralAccident Prevention Process™(BAPP™) technology withremarkable results. The BAPP™system engages employees at alllevels in the continuousimprovement of safety by focusingon the working interface; that is,the interaction of all the factorsthat influence injury causation:conditions, management systems,and the things people do. Thisprocess helps organisations tointernally assess and leverage theworking interface to achieve realand lasting safety improvement.

HSSRME: What is meant by‘Behaviour Based Safety Isn'tDead (it’s just completelydifferent)’ and how so?DW: There are those that say‘BBS’ has run its course or it hasbeen misused and such. There istruth is that BBS has beenmisused at times, however recentindependent research undertakenby the University of Cambridgehas proved that a behaviouralapproach, and in particularDEKRA’s Behavioural AccidentPrevention Process™ (BAPP™)technology is a robust way fororganisations to reduce theexposures that cause injuries.While we did the work to put thedata together, we have been veryexcited to have the independentverification of the University ofCambridge.We have learned that a

behavioural approach amplifiesimprovement in injuryperformance when:• Observations are coached, anda strategy of focusedobservations based on exposure

and historical data is used• Rather than everyone in theorganisation undertakingobservations, the group ofobservers should be big enoughto have impact but smallenough to keep highlyfunctional

• Observers are highly effective inthe conversation they have andthe data they gather

• Organisations rotate the groupof observers to keep themrefreshed and energised

• Organisations have observerswho specialise in areas wherethey know the job and theexposures (e.g. it is best to haveelectricians observing electricaltasks)

• High-quality details arecollected and data is used toremove problematicbehavioural issues

In consolidating these findings,the vision for excellence in‘Exposure Based Safety’ (EBS) isto have a small, rotating andspecialised group of ‘firefighters’(Observers) who are of a size thatthe organisation can support,coach, and mentor to keep theEBS process effective in removingexposure, reducing injury ratesand bring about cultureimprovements.

HSSRME: What are some ofthe interventions that canhelp prevent serious injuriesand fatalities (SIF) in theworkplace?DW: A fundamental concept inoccupational safety for manydecades has been Heinrich’sSafety Triangle. This simply saysthat the frequency of injuriesgoes down as severity goes up –i.e, there are more medicaltreatment cases than lost timecases, and more lost time casesthan fatalities. The Heinrich

Safety Triangle has beeninterpreted by the safetycommunity as telling us that if wereduce the number of less severeinjuries, we will reduce thenumber of more severe injuries aswell – ‘shrink the bottom of thetriangle and you shrink the top’.However, national data over the

past 10 years shows medicaltreatment injuries steadilydeclining, but fatalities remaininglevel. This is inconsistent withhow the Heinrich Triangle hasbeen interpreted and raisesquestions about its validity.Recent DEKRA led studies have

concluded that there are severalvery specific SIF interventionsthat really can make a difference.Some of these being:• Life-Saving Rules (LSR’s) –Organisations should bejudicious about which rulesthey select and how many areselected for the organisation as‘one list does not fit all’.

• Infield verification of CriticalControls – Atul Gawandemakes a compelling argumentin his book ‘The ChecklistManifesto’ that breaking downcomplex, high-pressure tasksinto small steps can radicallyimprove everything fromairline safety to heart surgerysurvival rates.

• Pre-task risk assessments – Wehave found that collaboration,involvement and expertise is keywith pre-task risk assessment.

• Incident Managementhandling processes – Ourresearch has highlighted thatSIF incidents have differentcauses than those that are lesssevere. It is estimated that only21 per cent of lower severityincidents have SIF potential.Organisations need to re-evaluate their IncidentInvestigation protocols. �


fire safety


Hakan Ozyigit, regional director at Bosch Building Technologies, Middle East, explains how video technology can facilitate early detection of fires.

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and humidity cancreate false alarms

or clog the detector.This is where

applying video-based detection

technologies, whichuse intelligent videoanalytics, is critical

in the earlydetection of flames.”

Bosch’s AVIOTEC systems featurepatented algorithms that reliablydetect smoke; Intelligent VideoAnalytics (IVA) that make themsuited for automated surveillancetasks and add a customisableverification period to avoid costlyfalse alarms.

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Safety is one of thecornerstones of the UAE’sVision 2021, which aims to

diversify the economy of thecountry and accelerate itstransition to a knowledge-basedeconomy. In line with Vision 2021’s goal

of making the UAE among thesafest nations in the world, theMinistry of Interior isimplementing a fire and safetymonitoring system where morethan 150,000 vital buildings andfacilities in the country directlylinked to a smart fire safetysystem of the Civil Defencedepartment, where fire warningswill be sent automatically to anoperations room, round the clock.The unique system identifies

the specific type of emergencyand its exact location, and alsoprovides critical buildingintelligence. These features enablethe Civil Defence to deploy the

right personnel and equipment tothe right place, in the shortesttime possible. It is based on apublic-private partnership modelbetween the UAE Ministry ofInterior and Injazat DataSystems. To ensure that thesystem achieves maximumimpact, it requires the widerprivate sector to support withadequate innovation whilstensuring building safety, andprotecting life and property. In most buildings across the

world, conventional fire detectionsystems are constrained by smokedetection technologies. They mayfeature several other tools such asspot-type ionization andphotoelectric detectors,aspirating smoke detectors andlinear projected beam-typesmoke detectors. However, whatreduces their effectiveness is thetime required for the smoke toreach the detector.

Environmental factors such asdust and humidity can createfalse alarms or clog the detector.This is where applying video-based detection technologies,which use intelligent videoanalytics, is critical in the earlydetection of flames – as thecamera can detect a fire as soonas the smoke enters its field ofview and thus does not requirethe smoke to physically makecontact with the sensor.Using video pre-empts the

need to install and operate opticalflame detectors. As a result oftheir dual benefits, videomonitoring systems will deliversignificant time and cost savingsby reducing false alarms. In mostvideo systems, false alarms areoften triggered by changes inlight and movement. The systemswill have to go through somelevel of machine learning tounderstand the semantics and

Video technology for better fire monitoring

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context through deep learningalgorithms for computer vision,to prevent these occurrences. Bosch’s AVIOTEC systems

feature patented algorithms thatreliably detect smoke; IntelligentVideo Analytics (IVA) that makethem suited for automatedsurveillance tasks and add acustomisable verification periodto avoid costly false alarms. Theflame characteristics of differentfires are understood by thesystem, making flame detectionthrough intelligent video analysisas reliable as smoke detection.Both fire and surveillance alarms

will be transmitted via networkand/or relay. Furthermore, AVIOTEC

cameras are capable of operatingin low-light conditions, can coverlarge spaces and require minimalmaintenance. It is also a scalablesolution, ranging from a singlecamera to a networked system ofdistributed cameras with acentral console and managementsystem. It can relay alarms to anexisting fire alarm panel ortransmit them via Ethernet to themonitoring centre – or a mobiledevice. Receiving high-definitionvideo images in real time can

advise any fire-safety teams intheir tactical approach and gaugethe situation even before theyarrive at the scene of theemergency. AVIOTEC IP starlight8000 cameras are also able todetect unusual movements, aswell as blocked aisles oremergency exits, thus increasingsafety and operational efficiency.As evidenced by numerous

headlines in the news these days,fire risks should not be takenlightly – with all the ramificationsfor property and human life.Keeping in mind the constructionboom in the region, it isimportant to have systems in placethat can detect and ensure thereliable differentiation betweendisturbances and real fires, so thatvaluable resources are optimisedand used most effectively. �

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Choose right,prevent fireAnne Steen-Hansen and Karolina Storesund from Bloomsbury Fire Security discuss theimportance of fire-safe materials, and the use of materials with good reaction-to-fireproperties, to prevent small fires from starting and developing with serious consequences.

Bloomsbury has developed guidelines andrecommendations for appropriate fire safetydocumentation requirements for materials coveringvarious products and applications within the industry.

The consequences of fire in thepetroleum industry can be very large.Fires on offshore facilities can start in

several types of equipment and sites. Ananalysis of the 985 fires registered in theNorwegian Petroleum Safety Authority’sdatabase between 1997 and 2014 showed thatapproximately 67 per cent of the incidentswere registered as fires or explosions that didnot involve hydrocarbons. About one-third ofthe fires happened in the ancillary systems,which cover a wide range of functions. Six ofthe 985 events were categorised with thehighest severity level, with a great potentialfor serious accident or fatalities – three ofthose occurred at offshore facilities. Sixty-sixof the fires took place in living quarters. This shows that serious incidents related to

fires do not occur very often. However, someof the reported incidents could havedeveloped into fires with disastrousconsequences. This stresses the need forcontinued efforts to increase the safety and tofocus on the barriers that prevent escalatingevents. The right choice of materials incomponents, construction and furnishing isan important barrier to prevent the fires fromstarting, and prevent small fires fromdeveloping into larger fires that will be

difficult to control. The HSE regulations in the Norwegian

petroleum sector are primarily performance-based. The materials used on the Norwegiancontinental shelf must meet the fire safetyrequirements given in the facilities regulations.These regulations give requirements to theperformance of materials and the relatedguidance documents describe acceptablemethods for documentation of reaction-to-fire properties. The facilities regulationsdescribe important principles in the selectionof materials in or on plants, and the guidelinesspecify which test methods should be used todocument the fire properties. This list of testmethods has not been updated in many years,it contains several outdated methods, andseveral of the references do not set criteria forapproval of products. RISE Fire Research AS (former SINTEF

NBL AS and SP Fire Research AS) publishedrecommendations about how to interpret theregulations and other specifications (e.g. theNORSOK standards) in 2008, which havebeen frequently used within the industry.These recommendations for testing anddocumentation are now updated. Theyinclude references to new and updated teststandards and are published in English. The

recommendations can also be useful for otherindustrial applications of combustiblematerials all over the world, both for on andoffshore plants. RISE Fire Research AS is in close dialogue

with industry and suppliers about thedocumentation, test methods and criteria tobe used for installations in the North Sea. Ithelps the parties to meet the regulations, andto maintain a satisfactory level of fire safety. Itis up to operators to determine whichdocumentation they will require for differentproducts, based on requirements given in thefacilities regulations and the NORSOK-standards. The company has developedguidelines and recommendations forappropriate fire safety documentationrequirements for materials covering variousproducts and applications within theindustry. The recommendations are based onan assessment of the fire risks in differentareas of offshore installations, combined withour knowledge of materials’ reaction-to-fireproperties, as well as knowledge of howselected test methods can be used sensibly. The report “Recommendations for the

documentation of the reaction-to-fireproperties of materials offshore” can bedownloaded at risefr.no. �

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Countering oil & gascybersecurity threatsThe ongoing digitalisation of the oil and gas industry has introduced a new set of safety andsecurity concerns that will need to be carefully managed. Schneider Electric has some advice.

“Such anapproach should

audit and enforcecybersecurity

best practices ona consistent and

effective basis”

Cyber-attacks costcompanies worldwide anestimated US$300-400bn

each year in unanticipateddowntime, and that number isprojected to increase sharply.When a plant shuts downunexpectedly, it takes three tofour days to get everything startedup again. These are soberingbusiness continuity-related lostrevenue numbers.The more connected nature of

oil & gas operations, driven inlarge part by the IndustrialInternet of Things (IIoT) andrelated digitalisation trends,although beneficial to bottomlines, introduces an element ofcyber-risk that should be addressed.Cybersecurity is now a cost ofdoing business. The question is,what is the optimal approach?When considering the issue of

cybersecurity and its impact onbusiness continuity, several typesof threats come into play. Thefirst is the exposure of employeesto outside emails. More than 400businesses every day are exposedto email “spear-phishing”schemes draining US$3bn frombusinesses over the last threeyears. The percentage of emailsthat contain potential businessdisrupting malware today standsat one in 131, the highest rate infive years. A second issue involves attacks

by organised groups on criticalinfrastructure. Oil & gas facilitiesare increasingly consideredcritical national infrastructure. Assuch, they are targeted not onlyby malevolent individuals butalso by organisations that usecyberattacks as weapons to beused to weaken nation states andother global institutions.A third element to consider is

the proliferation of mobiledevices. Cell phones, tablets,laptops and thumb drives in thehands of practically every oil &gas industry employee worldwidecreates a need for thedevelopment of more modernand robust security policies. Theadded connectivity of thesedevices makes it easy foroutsiders who guess or stealpasswords to penetrate thecontrol environment.Fortunately, there are several

steps that oil & gas companiescan pursue in order to minimisethe threat to cyberattack-drivendisruptions to business continuity:• Building firewalls to keepoutsiders from entering thecorporate network and gainingaccess to control systems. Thiswill work in environmentswhere entry points into thesystem are somewhat limited.However, in an IIoT world,cybersecurity will need to bebuilt into every control system

hardware and softwarecomponent, protecting everynode that has computingcapability.

• A gradual approach tostrengthening cybersecurityinfrastructure. Responsiblecontrol systems manufacturersare now designingcybersecurity into everymodule they build and deliverso that clients don’t have toconcern themselves withbuilding in cybersecurity afterthey purchase a new product.

• The education of employees. Acybersecurity-aware cultureneeds to be developed withinoil & gas organisations to helpemployees understand orappreciate the main risks, sothat operations can be run in asecure manner (including basicpassword management orchangeover management).

Such an environment shouldaudit and enforce cybersecuritybest practices on a consistent andeffective basis, utilising availablesupervision and detection tools,so that exposure to risk can beminimised. The priorities of theIT and industrial controldepartments need to be aligned.Employees and vendors comingin need to be aware of the securitypolicies or risk being deniedaccess to sensitive equipment andoperations software. �


FALL PROTECTIONFalls from height are the second mostcommon cause of major injury in theindustrial workplace, therefore fallprotection systems should be the highestpriority for the workforce. KARAM offers HANDYLINE, the

Temporary Horizontal Lifeline - Horizon PN4001- to protect workers working in thehorizontal plane who may not have continuousaccess to suitable anchorage points.The innovative design allows the user to

quickly install and dismantle the lifeline.The retractable lifeline is simply pulled

out for installation up to the required length and retracted back with the built inwinch into an easy to carry case whicheliminates large and bulky coils of cable that

are difficult to set up and store.Features include:• Housing made up of durableand high strength polymer

• Horizontal lifeline system easyto install, remove and store

• Lightweight and portable design• Has inbuilt winch for easyretraction of rope back into thehousing/case for fast, simple and safedismantling

• Inbuilt shock absorption mechanism tolimit the impact forces during fall arrest

• Molded handle for easy carrying • Can be used by maximum of two userssimultaneously

• Comes with Hook PN 162 with loadindicator at attachment end.

Advantages include:• Compact, easy to carry and install• Required length of wire can be easilyretracted out of the housing

• Has a tension indicator to indicate requiredtension in the line

• Padded handle for easy transportation• Impact indicator on the hook turns red inthe case of a fall.

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New to Packline, the roll lifting equipment with powered drive hasbeen designed to meet criteria where the minimum amount of physicaleffort is required to provide precision manoeuvrability of the rolllifting machine with both forward and reverse drive. Constructed fromstainless steel, this roll handling equipment is suitable for clean roomenvironments and food processing industries.The gas strut suspension system ensures that the powered drive

wheel always maintains full contact with the floor. The powered drivewheel is made from polyurethane so ensuring suitability for cleanroom and high-risk applications. The powered drive uses the roll lifter’s 12-volt battery as its power

source and has numerous and advanced built-in safety features including:• Keyed E-Stop for the main ‘on and off ’ switch control.• A controlled activation system where the tiller is lowered slightly sothat the activation micro-switch button can be used to power thedrive system.

• An anti-trap safety device so that the operator cannot be trappedbetween the machine and a wall of similar solid object.

Benefits and features:• Easy and safe ergonomic handling by a single operator.• Full and precise maneuverability for ease of operation with minimaleffort.

• Suitable for high risk and hygienic applications.

• The possibility of retro-fitting to existingroll lifting machines.

• Quick and easy removal andreplacement for cleaning andservicing.

• Low maintenance.

The powered drive unitis a ‘bolt-on’ addition tothe roll lifting machineand can be easilyremoved and refitted, asrequired.This stainless steel roll

lifting machine is suitable foruse in the following industries such asfood; drinks and beverages; dairy;pharmaceutical; medical; chemical andFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods).For further information on the roll

lifting equipment with powered drive, or the full range of lifting andhandling equipment, please contact Packline Materials Handling. For afull list of worldwide distributors please visit www.packline.co.uk.

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Oil Spill Response Limited(OSRL) has successfullycompleted an air

transport test flight of a fullyassembled subsea capping stackfor the first time.The newly demonstrated

expertise has the potential tosignificantly reduce capping stackmobilisation times, and representsthe realisation of a major objectivefor OSRL and all those involved inits Subsea Well InterventionServices (SWIS).Matt Clements, OSRL’s director

of SWIS, said, “At OSRL, part ofour mission is to constantlyidentify new ways to bettersupport our members and adaptto their changing requirementsthrough new technology,equipment and processes. Fromour leading role working with theSubsea Well Response Project(SWRP), to the recent developmentof our Offset Installation Systemfor subsea wells, to today and therealisation of another majorachievement, we are continuing tolead and demonstrate the value weprovide to our members and the

wider industry.”OSRL worked with our

Subscribers Technical AdvisoryForum (STAF) to understandmembers’ requirements, lookingat various options to reducecapping stack mobilisationresponse times, including anassessment of existing alternativeair freight capping stacks andnew-build proposals. A STAF working group, led by

BP, was established to investigateand develop the best technicalsolution for the AFCS project withOSRL. The recommendation from

the STAF’s investigation conveyedthat expediting mobilisation ofthe existing best-in-class OSRLCapping stacks, developed underthe SWRP, was the preferredsolution. Key for the members wasthe compatibility of the OSRLcapping stacks with the extensivesuite of tooling, including theContainment Solution and OffsetInstallation System, also offeredthrough OSRL.After an extensive logistics study

by Chapman Freeborn, looking atthe members’ areas of operations,the AN-124 was chosen as the

most suitable airframe due to itspayload, self-loading / off-loadingcapabilities and availability on theEuropean spot market.To facilitate the movement of

the capping stack in a singleoperation, OSRL worked withL+M to design and fabricate abespoke frame, with support fromTrendsetter as the originalequipment manufacturer (OEM)for the capping stacks. BothAntonov Airlines and Volga Dneprreviewed and approved thecombined skid/capping stackdesign and physical load for flight.Chris Lund, technical manager

for OSRL’s SWIS team, added,“When every minute counts, thenumber one priority is stoppingthe flow of hydrocarbons asquickly as possible. The ability totransport a fully assembledcapping stack by air is a criticaldevelopment for the industry. Seatransport remains the most likelymobilisation option for themajority of well sites, which is whywe have four capping stacksstrategically located in keyupstream regions – fullyassembled at storage bases withdirect quayside access. But forwells in more remote areas, andfor members looking to securedrilling licenses in new or remoteexploration locations, this is a vitaladdition to our subsea cappingand containment offering.” �

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Transporting a fully assembled capping stack by airOil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) has announced enhanced air freight capability for capping stacks.

The air-freightablecapping stack.

“The number onepriority is stopping

the flow ofhydrocarbons as

quickly as possible.”

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WORKER WELLBEINGHoneywell has introducedintelligent wearables usingaugmented reality technologythat provides on-the-jobassistance to enable field workersto be more productive and safe,with the motto ‘Every worker isthe best worker and every day inthe field is their best day’.Targeted at the process control

industries, the device is 100 percent hands-free, clips on to hardhats and is voice activated, with abuilt-in camera and eye-piece. Itenables access to expertise ondemand, step by step executionguidance, technical documentationand real time data. Speaking at the Honeywell

Users Group (HUG) EMEAconference in OctoberAnnemarie Diepenbroek, globalproduct leader for Honeywell’sConnected People portfolioexplained, “Automation andtechnology have transformed theprocess industries, but field

workers are not benefiting fromthese improvements. But this isall going to change. We have beenworking for two years on anintrinsically safe solution calledHoneywell intelligent wearables,and have accelerated thisprogramme because ourconversations in the field haveindicated there is real demand for

a hands-free device. “When you need information

in the moment, whether you’reWiFi-connected or not, you canaccess information on demand. Ifwants to report or seek advice ona situation or performing aprocedure you can just turn it onwith your voice, video call anexpert or access technical

information digitally. You mightwant an expert to check if you’veperformed a procedure correctlyor give you some guidance ifyou’re not sure how to do it. Itcan save a lot of time if you areperforming a task you are not 100per cent familiar with, as well asimproving safety.“It’s an exciting time for field

workers and for Honeywell.”Honeywell’s new technology

uses the latest in handsfreemobile computing, augmentedreality, Industrial Internet ofThings (IIoT) and mobilitysoftware. It combines theRealWear HMT-1Z1 handsfreewearable computer withHoneywell's Movilizer platform,an industry-leading, cloud-basedworkflow solution, to supportfield service operations, specificallyin hazardous locations. While thedevice is WiFi-enabled, all theapps inside can work offline asremote workers may not alwayshave WiFi access.

LIGHTINGPelican Products, manufacturer of advancedportable lighting, will be showcasing a selectionof its safety certified lights on Stand CN134 atADIPEC. The company offers more than 60lights with European ATEX Certification (Zone0 and Zone 1) and US safety approvals. In a potentially hazardous environment,

using an appropriately approved light is vital.Pelican safety torches and RALS are designedfor professionals working in oil and gasrefineries, offshore platforms, fire brigades,mining, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals orother high-risk industries. Safety-approved torches and headlamps -

Pelican offers an extensive range of torches

and headlamps with safety approvals. Theycomply with the highest standards of theATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and meet the IEC (International ElectrotechnicalCommission) requirements. From bright lamps to powerful next

generation LEDs, these safety-approved lightsinclude models featuring up to 392 lumensand a run time of up to 98 hours. The latestadditions to this range are the revolutionary3315RZ0 and 3315RZ0-RA rechargeable LEDtorches with a life expectancy of over 2,000cycles, four times more than the 500 cyclesthat batteries usually last. New 3345Z0 with automatic light sensor - The automatic light sensor in the 3345Z0

examines the ambient light/proximity andinstantly adjusts its lumens to the mosteffective level. Now osers can read pressuregauges close up or hundreds of metres away,without worrying about manual powersettings. The automatic light sensor alsomakes the 3345Z0 one of the company’s mostenergy efficient torches, preserving power andstretching battery life. The secondary floodbeam illuminates potential trip hazards likeloose cables, while the primary spot beambrightens long tunnels. The integrated clipcan be mounted to a safety vest for hands-freelighting. With the ATEX Zone 0 (Cat.1) safetycertification and a full-time battery levelindicator it is ideal for use in hazardous areas.

Intelligent wearables from Honeywell

Pelican Products to showcase safety lighting solutions at ADIPEC

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Honeywell’s new technology uses the latest in handsfree mobilecomputing, augmented reality, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) andmobility software.

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