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Issue 2 July 2010 Edition

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HSE Bulletin
Inside this issue
Ergonomic Workstation HSE Alert HSE Bulletin Survey
Working Position PME HSE Plan Editorial Board
Sitting Properly PME UAUC Report

P M E - 2 E m p o we r s H S E i n P M O!

Alhamdulillah...
The 2nd publication of HSE Bulletin is finally available. This time around,
it is PME-2 Pipeline Section turn to share our knowledge and thoughts on HSE
issues with all our PMO colleagues.

Indeed, this publication is absolutely timely since the nature of our jobs
poses significant risks to all personnel if hazards are poorly managed. Hence, I can never stress enough
the importance of HSE awareness and to place it at the pinnacle of our routine life at the office, at site,
onshore and offshore, as well as at home.

For that reason, “Empowering HSE in Our Daily Life” was chosen as this month tagline to help and
instil HSE values in all of us.

The editorial team thought long and hard when selecting the ideal content for this month issue
before coming up with what you’ll be reading next. July issue will touch on topics such as ‘Workstation
Ergonomics’, ‘Working Position’ and ‘HSE Alert!’. The content may be trivial for some, but I am sure many
of us often overlooked the hazards that are nearest to us, one if which is our workplace.

Lastly, my hope is that all the readers will benefit from the contents and extend the useful
information to others. We welcome any constructive comments for further improvements of the editions
to come. We sincerely apologise for our shortcomings and errors. Lastly, happy reading and let us
empower HSE in our daily life!

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Ergonomic Workstation

1. Work Area: When setting up a work area, make sure that the space is large
enough for you to spread out comfortably and allows for a full
range of motion, which can be a special concern for those
with especially long limbs. You should also leave plenty of
room to arrange the items you use most frequently in such a
way that there is no strain for you to reach them.

2. Laptops/ desktop: When using a laptop, it's best to use it while

it's on a table rather than on your lap. If you use it frequently, you
might be better served by using a separate keyboard and mouse
rather than using the built-in keyboard and touch pad to reduce strain
on your wrists and hands.

3. Keyboard: If you spend a lot of your workday typing, where you

place your keyboard and how you use it can greatly affect your risk
for getting RSIs (repetitive stress injuries) like carpal tunnel syn-
drome. Your keyboard should be placed so that your arms are par-
allel to your thighs. If your desk doesn't allow for this, try getting a
keyboard tray. You'll also want to do your best to use good typing
techniques, keeping your wrists elevated and not hitting the keys too hard.

4. Mouse: When setting up your desk, make sure to keep your

mouse easily within reach and try not to grip it too tightly, as doing
so can strain the muscles in your hand. If you find that using a
mouse bothers you too much, try using an alternate input device
like a trackball or a touch pad.

5. Desk: There is no one-size-fits-all desk, so choose one that is right for you.
You can help reduce your chance of injury by getting a document holder,
arranging your electronics within your reach and making sure that the area
underneath your desk remains uncluttered.

“Accidents hurt - safety doesn't”

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Ergonomic Workstation

6. Chair: A good chair can do wonders, as sitting is much harder on

your back than it might appear to be. Make sure to keep your lower
back supported, and adjust your chair so that you can easily reach
your keyboard and mouse. If this means raising the chair so that your
feet don't quite reach the floor, get a footrest to help keep your feet
from dangling.

7. Monitor: Improperly configured monitors can cause a great

deal of eyestrain, resulting in headaches and difficulty
concentrating. Center your monitor in front of you at a
comfortable distance, and adjust the brightness settings so that
it’s easy on your eyes. Make sure to take breaks from staring at
your screen, too. Glare can be a problem as well, and if you
can't seem to eliminate it, use a glass glare filter.

8. Lighting: Common office lighting can often create a great deal of

eyestrain by making your computer monitor difficult to see. Adjust
your shades or lights as much as you can to reduce glare, and posi-
tion your monitor at such an angle to light sources that reflection is
reduced. It can be helpful to keep overhead lights dimmed and use a
desk lamp for close work.

9. Work Habits: You can arrange your work habits so that you don't put undue
stress on any part of your body. Make sure to take frequent breaks, get up and
walk around, and change positions frequently so that repetitive tasks and static
work won't take their tolls.

10. Phone: It can be tempting to multitask and cradle your

phone receiver between your neck and shoulder. However,
this should be avoided, as it can create a great deal of strain
in your neck muscles. If you need to have your hands free, try
using a headset or put the call on speakerphone.

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Working Positions

1. Hands, wrists, and forearms are straight, in-line and

roughly parallel to the floor.
PREVENT BACK PAIN!

2. Head is level, or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and

balanced. Generally it is in-line with the torso.

3. Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally at

the side of the body.

4. Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90

and 120 degrees.

5. Feet are fully supported by the floor or a footrest may be

used if the desk height is not adjustable.

6. Back is fully supported with appropriate lumbar support

when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly.

7. Thighs and hips are supported by a well-padded seat

and generally parallel to the floor.

8. Knees are about the same height as the hips with the feet
slightly forward.

Regardless of how good your working posture is, working in the same posture or
sitting still for prolonged periods is not healthy. You should change your working
position frequently throughout the day in the following ways:

1. Stretch your fingers, hands, arms, and torso.

2. Make small adjustments to your chair or backrest.
3. Stand up and walk around for a few minutes periodically.

“Carelessness doesn't bounce; it shatters”

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Sitting Properly STOP! THINK!

Upright Sitting
Upright sitting posture. The user's torso and neck
are approximately vertical and in-line, the thighs
are approximately horizontal, and the lower legs
are vertical.

Standing
Standing posture. The user's legs, torso, neck, and
head are approximately in-line and vertical. The
user may also elevate one foot on a rest while in
this posture.

Declined Sitting
Declined sitting posture. The user's thighs are in-
clined with the buttocks higher than the knee and
the angle between the thighs and the torso is
greater than 90 degrees. The torso is vertical or
slightly reclined and the legs are vertical.

Reclined Sitting
Reclined sitting posture. The user's torso and neck
are straight and recline between 105 and 120 de-
grees from the thighs.

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HSE ALERT!
Near Miss – 11/05/2010 ANGSI
Battery burst and part of cases flew away:
At 0930hrs, contractor personnel brought a case containing EMR PPS gauge and batteries to
ANDR-A switchgear room to perform bench test and to program the PPS gauge for their next job.
Once completed, they left the switch gear room and suddenly heard a loud noise from that area.
Upon returned, found that the battery and carrying case were scattered on the grating. The bottom
case drop 40 ft away from the workbench.

Spare battery was placed Exploded battery casing

Possible Causes
� Improper storage and handling of lithium battery. Spare battery was not placed in the appropriate
slot for battery, but placed together with the gauge inside the special tool case.
� Battery was utilized for well temperature almost at the maximum battery temperature.
� The equipment was handling by unauthorized person.

Temporary compartment Permanent compartment for

for battery storage battery storage

Recommendations & Way Forward

To develop standard operating procedure for
battery handling and storage.
� To specify expected temperature of each well in a work
program and the correct battery selection.
- well temperature below 280degF use 302degF battery,
- well temperature 280 - 310degF use 329deg F battery
- well temperature 310 - 340degF use 356deg F. battery
� Only the trained (Engineer and Wireline operator)
to handle the equipment.

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The myth Risk assessment is too complicated for me to do!

The reality Carrying out a risk assessment should be straightforward. It’s about
focusing on real risks and hazards that cause real harm and, more importantly,

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PME HSE Plan
Month Reporting July 2010: 42 against 44
Percentage Completion: 22.00% against 24.00% As of 30 June 2010

No. Ref Activity Action Party Frequency Indicator Remarks

1 1.3 To submit HSE Performance Data to PSE HSE Focal Monthly

To participate in monthly PMOHSEC
2 1.4 PME / FMA Monthly 26/07/2010 @ TCOT
Meeting
HSE Focal Point /
3 1.6 To participate in PMOCHSEOC Meeting Monthly 27/07/2010 @ DSI
Contract Holders
Organize & conduct Bi-Monthly Dept
4 1.7 HSE Committee Meeting (Include Pres- HSE Focal Point 2 Monthly Presentation by FMS
entation by contractors)
To Coordinate “PME HSE Bulletin” –
5 1.8 PME 2 Monthly To release by 31/07/2010
schedule by HSE FP
Revisit Monthly FESI report findings/
HSERAI Task
6 2.13 HSERAI list and highlight/close-out items Monthly
Force / HSE FP
that require ME actions.
Revisit quality UAUC submission + HSE
7 2.14 Walkabout Audit and highlight findings HSERAI TF Monthly
during dept HSE meeting.
To attend Tier 2 HSEMS Training & par- Managers & Sec- At all PSE will send out invitation
8 3.4
ticipate in Tier 1 HSEMS Audit tion Heads times once training confirmed
Verify all contractor’s Supervisors have
Contractor Mgmt
attended PTW, Confined Space and Oil
9 4.4 Task Force/ Con- Monthly
& Gas Safety Passport (OGSP) trainings,
tract Holders
whichever applicable
Long term contractors to submit their
10 4.7 HSE performance as per PMO format on Contract Holders Monthly
monthly basis
To create health & environment aware-
PME Share Com- PME Share committee to
11 5.4 ness, e.g. waistline management etc. 2 Monthly
mittee respond
among PME staff through PME Share.
To provide NIOSH (green
card) training to all PME
Training Task
Review and update HSE Mandatory staff. To setup task force
12 3.3 Force (Azizur/Sy Quarterly
Training List for all PME Staff team ASAP. Training TF will
Afdhal)
check complusory trainings
with PHR
Implementation of recognition & reward Propose to be done during
13 2.12 scheme for best HSE practices for PME CSR Task Force Quarterly PME Share. To check crite-
staff ria with CSR TF

Analyze & prioritize MCI inspection re-

PME1 able to come out
14 2.16 port on surface piping & come up with a PME1 (Huzalina) Q1
mitigation plan by 15/07
mitigation plan.

“Chance takers are accident makers”

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PME UAUC Report

JULY 2010 TOP UAUC REPORTER (Individual) : Jayapalan Perumal (PME-1) (Cut Off Date: 25th July 2010)

NEAR MISS/IIR REPORTING AS OF 25th JULY 2010: 0 Report

JULY TOP 10 UAUC REPORTER (Period of Reporting: 1st July 2010 - 25th July 2010)

No. NAME UA UC TOTAL SECTION

1 Jayapalan Perumal 2 83 85 PME-1
2 Mat Jusoh B. Seman 4 19 23 PME-3
3 Nasaruddin Wan Jaffar 6 15 21 PME-3
4 M. Kamal B. A. Rahman 1 17 18 PME-1
5 M. Sukri B. Ismail 1 16 17 PME-3
6 M. Fahmi B. Ahmad 4 13 17 PME-1
7 Fatimah Bt. Ahmad 0 17 17 PME-3
8 Wan Hazeem B. Wan Hussin 0 15 15 PME-F
9 Zalianizam B. Ghazali 0 14 14 PME-3
10 Norhasni Bt. Julaihi 0 14 14 PME-1

FY 2010/11 TOP 10 PME UAUC REPORTER-Cumulative (Period of Reporting: 1st April 2010 - 25th July 2010)

No. NAME UA UC TOTAL SECTION

1 Jayapalan Perumal 5 219 224 PME-1
2 M Hasnata B. Hasan 10 45 55 PME-3
3 Zalianizam B. Ghazali 7 39 46 PME-3
4 Mat Jusoh B. Seman 17 28 45 PME-3
5 Mohamad Mazuan B. Ramli 16 26 42 PME-4
6 Nasaruddin Wan Jaffar 10 31 41 PME-3
7 Ahmad Sabri B. Ghazali 2 32 34 PME-1
8 Hasim B. Kunting 3 30 33 PME-3
9 Azwadi B. Chin 5 28 33 PME-3
10 Mohd Zailani B. Ismail 6 24 30 PME-3

“Safety doesn't happen by accident”

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PME UAUC Report

FY 2010/11 PME UAUC STATISTIC –CUMULATIVE (Cut Off Date: 25th July 2010)

SECTION BASE STRETCH 2 STRETCH 1 MONTHLY REPORTING TOTAL AC- INDICATOR /

(COMPLIANCE
TARGET TARGET TUAL RE- %)
(BASE) PORTING
PME-FMA 300 450 600 25 100 46 46%
PME-1 398 525 652 34 136 316 232%
PME-2 200 300 400 17 68 171 251%
PME-3 1328 1710 2092 111 444 491 111%
PME-4 288 324 360 24 96 94 98%
PME-5 80 120 160 7 28 16 57%
PME-6 180 270 360 15 60 20 33%
PME-7 120 180 240 10 40 36 90%
PME 2894 3879 4864 242 972 1190 122%

UAUC ANALYSIS BY SECTION: Staff Involvement (Cut Off Date: 25th July 2010)

SECTION TOTAL STAFF STAFF IN- % OF IN-

VOLVE IN RE- VOLVEMENT
PORTING
PME-FMA 32 7 22%
PME-1 28 10 36%
PME-2 16 15 94%
PME-3 69 30 43%
PME-4 19 8 42%
PME-5 11 1 9%
PME-6 15 5 33%
PME-7 14 6 43%
PME 204 82 40%

LEGEND:

100% Compliance & Above

80% - 99.9 % Compliance
Below 80% Compliance

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Editorial Board

Muhammad Fairuz b. Mohamad Nasir

Nik Ruziawani bt. Nik Muhammad
Mohd Faizol b. Mohamad

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