THE HSE UPDATE - ASSP Kuwait Chapter

working to create a safer, stronger future

THE HSE UPDATEMONTHLY

E-NEWSLETTERNOVEMBER 2020

For any queries regarding sponsorship, please contact our chapter

Mail: ASSP Kuwait Chapter, PO Box 4047, Safat-13041

Tel: +965 22064850 Ext: 655, Mobile: +965 55199859 / 55141224

Fax: +965 22428148

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Web: kuwait.assp.org

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Toastmaster’s Meeting

Webinar on "Importance of the LinkedIn

account for HSE Professionals"

Webinar on "Cyber Safety & Security in a

connected world"

PSM Technical Meet – 4

Technical Meet on Awareness on Breast Cancer

Executive Committee Meeting – 200

ASSP Cricket

HSE Article – Rise of Pandemic (COVID -19)

Waste

HSE Quiz

Membership - New & Renewed

ASSP KUWAIT CHAPTER OCTOBER MONTH ACTIVITIES:

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Monthly Toastmasters meetings the month of August was conducted on 1st & 3rd Saturday

which was 03rd & 20th of October 2020 from 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm. The members

actively participated in the zoom meeting.

Toastmaster’s Meeting on 3rd & 20th October 2020

TOASTMASTER CLUB

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ASSP's continuous efforts to bring learning opportunities and latest developments in the field

of HSE, ASSP Kuwait Chapter conducted the 3rd webinar for the term 2020-2021 was

organized on 07th October 2020 on the ZOOM platform. Where Mr. Abdul Musauvir shared

his experience and the importance of the Linkedin account. More than 85 participants

benefitted the session.

Webinar "Importance of the LinkedIn account for HSE Professionals" on 07th October 2020

WEBINAR

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ASSP's continuous efforts to bring

learning opportunities and latest

developments in the field of HSE,

ASSP Kuwait Chapter conducted the

4th webinar for the term 2020-2021

was organized on 24th October 2020

on the ZOOM platform. Where

Mr. Sangameswaran Manikkyam Iyer

shared his experience and

presentation on "Cyber Safety &

Security in a connected world". More

than 65 participants benefitted the

session.

Webinar "Cyber Safety & Security in a connected world" on 24th October 2020

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Er. Sangameswaran Manikkyam IyerGSEC, CISSP, CISM, CCSK & VTSP(International Cyber - Security Specialist & Speaker, USA)

He is a sought after speaker on Cybersecurity and currently on advisory board with manyindustry consortiums. Sangam is keen in giving back to the community and is an activeparticipant in many events. He advises community members from kids to seniors on the variouscyber security aspects and writes various blogs and articles on current affairs that are relevant.

He has an engineering degree in Electronics & Communication and an MBA in Systems &Marketing. Sangam's areas of interest and expertise include cyber-security, online safetyfor vulnerable sector, communication skills, public speaking, leadership and motivation.His varied interests include photography, painting, astronomy and Vedic mathematics.

He is a well-known Cyber-Security specialist based inDenver, Colorado, with over 25 years of experience,qualified security expert with leading industrycertifications such as GSEC, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSK andVTSP. He has also presented on diverse topics at varioussecurity forums and was invited by Interpol to speak at theInternational Cyber Security Conference held in New Delhi

WEBINAR


American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) - Kuwait Chapter's Process Safety Management

(PSM) Forum's 4th webinar was organized on 21st October 2020 on the ZOOM platform where

Mr. Salman Panwala presented his case study on “Buncefield incident” and Mr. Mazharuddin

R. Shaikh shared presentation on "Process safety management before operation phase".

Around 108 participants attended the session.

PSM Technical Meet - 4 on 21st October 2020

TECHNICAL MEET

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Mr. Mazharuddin R Shaikh is a Chemical Engineer with more than 16

years of experience in HSE. He is presently working with state-owned

Kuwait Oil Company and serving the American Society of Safety

Professional Kuwait Chapter at Vice President's capacity.

He has hands-on experience in process safety integration from the

project definition stage to the demolition stage. He has presented many

technical papers on different aspects of safety on international forums in

the USA, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East at well-known conferences

organized by CCPS, AIChE, SPE, WHO, etc. He won the best presentation

award in Process Safety by KPC in 2019.

Mr. Salman Panwala is a Safety Engineer with more than 10 years of

experience in engineering construction and energy industry.

He is an Engineering graduate from India, with Postgraduate diploma in

Risk Management and International Marketing from the University of

Wales, UK. He is a certified lead auditor for ISO 45001:2018 and

completed International Certificate in PSM by ASSP apart from other HSE

qualifications.

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As part of ASSP Kuwait Chapter WISE (Women in Safety Excellence) committee's goals and

objectives, several activities/awareness campaigns were organized in the recent past for the

benefit of the Industry and Community which was supported and appreciated by the

members and corporates in Kuwait.

Technical Meet on "Awareness on Breast Cancer" was conducted on 31st October 2020 on the

ZOOM platform where Dr. Anwar Alnajjar shared the presentation.

The awareness session was very much interactive, and it was followed by Question & Answer

Session. Around 65 participants, including ASSP Kuwait Chapter Members, their spouses &

ladies benefitted the session.

Technical Meet – “Awareness on Breast Cancer” on 31st October 2020

TECHNICAL MEET

Dr. Anwar Alnajjar

Consultant Family Medicine.

RCGP- INT, Diploma in diabetes from university of Dundee and London.

Points Discussed:• Risk factors for breast cancer and

statistics worldwide and Kuwait.• Calculation of women risk and

categorization.• Prevention of Brest cancer.• Early detection of breast cancer

through appropriate investigationsand importance of it.


Executive Committee Meeting - 200 on 15th October 2020

EC MEET

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As Cricket is one of the most favored sports among the members, ASSP KC Cricket Team formed

in the Sep-2019.

Core Committee decided to give a professional and competitive platform to ASSP cricket team

by participating in cricket tournament organized by Kuwait Cricket Club, official body organizing

various tournaments in the Kuwait

Mr. Rishi (Chapter Sr. Executive) who also having a key role in Kuwait Cricket Club as a Head –

Domestic Cricket & Operations provided his expertise in the formation of team.

The Outreach Committee head Mr. Balvant Singh Kathayat managing the Team with a support

from Core Committee and outreach deputy Head Mr. Shafi Haider.

ASSP KC team participated in the KC T20 Desert League 19/20 2nd Edition being played on

concrete pitch at Hateen and Tack grounds where as KC T20 Premier League 19/20 2nd Edition

tournament is being played on turf at Suliabiya

Due to the pandemic, KC suspended the tournament as per the Government Guideline and

resumed back to tournament in the month of October.

ASSP KC Team is playing in E1 Group having 6 teams at KC T20 Desert League 19/20 2nd Edition

and in KC T20 Premier League 19/20 2nd Edition playing in Group B4 having 7 teams.

ASSP CRICKET

As a part of Outreach Committee activity

and to promote Health and Fitness among

the members through sports activity, ASSP

KC decided to form a sports team.

The purpose is to motivate ASSP Members

towards sports to get the benefit like metal

and physical fitness and also to develop

Teamwork, understanding, communication

and leadership in a participatory fun and

physically activity competition.

For further more details on ASSP team follow https://kuwaitcricketofficial.com/team-

details/assp-cc

ASSP Cricket Team

https://kuwaitcricketofficial.com/team-details/assp-cc


ASSP CRICKET

The match statistics for ASSP in both leagues are as follows

KC T20 Desert League 19/20 2nd Edition KC T20 Premier League 19/20 2nd Edition

TEAM PLAYER LIST (2020)

S.NO PLAYER NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Balvant Singh Kathayat Team Manager

2 Shafi HaiderCaptain & Wicket

Keeper

3 Mirza Z. Baig All Rounder

4 Mohammed Faizan All Rounder

5 Sarfarajhusen Malek All Rounder

6 Mirza Asfakbeg Batsman

7 Faizan Thakor All Rounder

8 Sidharth Keshari All Rounder

9 Dharamjeet Prasad Bowler

10 Ahmad Raja Khan Bowler

11 Faraz Anwar Batsman

12 Mustaqbeg Mirza Batsman

13 Suhail Qurashi Bowler

14 Yasir Mobin Bowler

15 Samiullah Pathan All Rounder

16 Mohammad Danish Khan Bowler

17 Munner Khan Batsman

18 Abdul Gani Bowler


The highlights of both tournaments are as follows:

Man of the Match won by 3 players

• Ahmad Raja Khan

• Mirza Zafar Alam Baig

• Dharamjeet Prasad

Highest Scorer - Mirza Zafar Alam Baig - 201 Runs from 7 Matches

Half Century - Mirza Zafar Alam Baig -2 half century & Sidharth Keseri- 1 Half Century

Highest wicket taker - Dharamjeet & Faizan Thakor -11 wkt from 8 matches

Highest strike rate - Shafi Haider– 1.34 (75 runs from 56 balls in 6 innings)

ASSP CRICKET


HSE ARTICLE

WHAT IS PANDEMIC (COVID - 19)

WASTE?As millions of gloves and mask being used &

thrown away every single day. Coronavirus has

become a new form of pollution as rise in single-

use personal protective equipment (PPE) floods

our streets and oceans.

WHY PANDEMIC (COVID-19) WASTE IS

INCREASING?As essential in the effort to stop the spread of this

virus. When PPE gets discarded in public areas, it

ends up clogging sidewalks drains and washing

into waterways.

HOW TO CONTROL PANDEMIC (COVID-19)

WASTE.As country emerges from the pandemic, we will all have to find

ways to rebuild and to renew. Let this moment be a wake-up call

for all of us and opportunity to choose a different path-one that

ensures environment sustainability and resilience are the lens

through which we make decisions and map out our recovery.

RISE OF PANDEMIC (COVID -19) WASTE

On top of that, some members of the industry groups are taking advantage of the fear and

uncertainty around the pandemic to push suspensions or rollbacks of hard-won

environmental measures to reduce this pollution. They’re claiming “an abundance of caution”

as the reason to reinstate widespread use of single use PPE’s.

Following things to do to control pandemic (COVID -19) waste.

• Properly Dispose of used PPE’s and empty sanitizer bottles.

• Do not Litter PPE’s at various public places like park, market,

beaches, etc.

• Allocate a separate PPE disposal bin/ point in your office.

• Talk about pandemic waste crisis to spread awareness.

• Follow proper contaminated waste management procedure.


Question Number: 1To assess your company's loss control performance, several statistics are captured andanalyzed. One of these is "Number of lost time cases experienced during the past year." Thisstatistic is an example of a(n):A) Leading indicatorB) Lagging indicatorC) Optional indicatorD) Occupational indicator

Question Number: 2Ignition tubes used in resistance welding equipment shall be equipped with?A) Ignition protective devicesB) Thermal guardsC) Thermal protection switchD) Resistance grounds

Question Number: 3Portable ladders designed as a one-man working ladder are based on a load of:A) 200 lbsB) 225 lbsC) 212 lbsD) 250 lbs

Question Number: 4A basic safeguard involving storage of potentially hazardous chemicals is:A) Automatic sprinkler protectionB) SegregationC) Grounding and bondingD) Class I Division 2 wiring

Question Number: 5Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are transferred from one container to another:A) Both containers shall be effectively bonded and groundedB) Only the dispensing container shall be bonded and the other container shall be groundedC) Both containers need only be groundedD) Both containers need only be bonded

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QUIZ QUESTIONS


Question Number: 6According to OSHA standards, how frequently do powered industrial truck drivers have to berelicensed or recertified?A) Semi-Annually (every six months)B) AnnuallyC) Bi-Annually (every two years)D) OSHA standards do not specify periodic retraining or recertification requirements forpowered industrial Trucks.

Question Number: 7The OSHA Process Safety Standard does not SPECIFICALLY apply to which operation?A) Use of toxic or reactive chemicals in processes at or above a listed threshold quantityB) Use of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) as defined by the Superfund Amendments andReauthorization Act (SARA).C) Use of flammable liquids or gases in processes in quantities of 10,000 pounds or moreD) Manufacturing explosives or pyrotechnics

Question Number: 8In organizing, implementing a successful safety & loss control program, it is essential that you:A) Obtain adequate fundingB) Get top management support and participationC) Acquire an environmental health and safety staffD) Promulgate a formal safety policy and program to support it

Question Number: 9A procedure to make a job safe by identifying hazards in each step of the job and developingmeasures to counteract those hazards is:A) Time and Motion C) Job Safety AnalysisB) Fault Tree D) Probabilistic Risk Assessment

Question Number: 10Pressure piping of flammable or combustible liquids or gases can pose a serious threat whensuch piping is exposed to fire. Where can minimum standards be found for natural gas piping,including pressure limits?A) ANSI/ASME B31.1 C) NFPA 54B) NFPA 51B D) ASME, Section IX

Previous Month Answers: 1) B 2) D 3) B 4) B 5) C 6) A 7) A 8) C 9) B 10) C

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HSE QUIZ


MEMBERSHIP

LIST OF ASSP MEMBERS - OCTOBER 2020

S.NO NAME OF ASSP MEMBERSNEW /

RENEWALSPONSOR / REFERENCE

1 SAJEEV APPUKUTTAN NEW SHAFI HAIDER

2 AJITH KUMAR S NEW DHILLI B BOLLINENI

3 MOHAMED AHMED ABD EL MONEAM NEW ALEX SAM ISSAC

4 TAMIL SELVAN MOHAN NEW ALEX SAM ISSAC

5 HASSAN JARI ABBAS NEW MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM

6 SIDHARTH KESHARI BALIARSINGH NEW SHAFI HAIDER

7 ALI HAIDER GHULAM ALI NEW SHAFI HAIDER

8 CLAYTON MAURICE FERNANDES NEW MIRZA MUSTAK

9 VIKRAM MOHAN NEW SHAHIN QUMAR

10 SHOUG FAHAD ALBANIKHALED NEW ABDULRAZAQ AL NASSAR

11 IFTEQAR AHMED MOHAMMED RENEWAL SELF

12 SYED SHAFIUL MUZNABI TALHA RENEWAL SAIF AHMAD QAISAR

13 FAIZAL FAREED RENEWAL SELF

14 MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM RENEWAL SELF

15 PAVAN KUMAR BONDA RENEWAL SELF

16 REEM FOUAD MURAD RENEWAL SYED KASHIF VALI

17 VENKATAKRISHNAN GOVINDARAJAN RENEWAL SELF

18 ASHOK GARLAPATI RENEWAL ASSP KUWAIT CHAPTER

19 MIRZA M AKBARBEG RENEWAL ASSP KUWAIT CHAPTER

20 DILEEP KUMAR KOROTH RENEWAL SELF

21 OMID ABRISHAMI KAFI RENEWAL SELF

22 DHUHA AL KANDARI RENEWAL RIYASUL HAKK

23 SHEKH JAVEDMAHAMMAD ABDUL SABIR RENEWAL MIRZA MUSTAK

24 AKIL SHEIKH RENEWAL MIRZA MUSTAK



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